WHAT THE PROFESSOR SAYS vs. WHAT THE PROFESSOR MEANS
You’ll be using one of the leading textbooks in the field. – I used it as a grad student.
If you follow these few simple rules, you’ll do fine in this course. – If you don’t need any sleep, you’ll do fine in the course.
The gist of what the author is saying to what’s most important. – I don’t understand the details either.
Various authorities agree that … – My hunch is that …
The answer to your question is beyond the scope of this class. – I don’t know.
You’ll have to see me during my office hours for an answer to your question. – I don’t know.
In answer to your question, you must recognize that there are several disparate points of view. – I really don’t know.
Today we are going to discuss a most important topic. – Today we are going to discuss my dissertation.
Unfortunately, we haven’t the time to consider all of the people who made contributions to this field. – I disagree with what roughly half of the people in this field have said.
We can continue this discussion – 1) I’m tired of this – let’s quit. or 2) You’re winning the argument – let’s quit.
Today we’ll let a member of the class lead the discussion. It will be a good educational experience. – I stayed out too late last night and didn’t have time to prepare a lecture.
Any questions ? – I’m ready to leave.
The implications of this study are clear. – I don’t know what it means either, but there will be a question about it on the test.
The test will be 50-question multiple choice. – The test will be a 60-question multiple guess, plus three short answer questions (1,000 words or more) and no one will score above 75 percent.
The test scores were generally good. – Some of you managed a B.
The test scores were a little below my expectations. – Where was the party last night ?
Some of you could have done a little better. – Everyone flunked.
Before we begin the lecture today, are there any questions about the previous material ? – Has anyone opened the book yet ?
According to my sources … – According to the guy who taught this class last year …
It’s been rewarding to teach this class. – I hope they find someone else to teach this class next year.
