This isn't a new phenomenon. I have seen it before, in varied forms, and in worse degrees too. I have done it at times (mostly to save my ass; look good after being caught goofing off!), but never have I performed or seen acts of arbitrary vocal expression as abundant as in my daily lectures.
Well, it's called CP. Class Participation. Turns out that 5% of the subjects marks are allotted for Class Participation. That actually includes marks for regular attendance (which is of paramount importance at Planet - i), and for mental presence in the lectures, which, supposedly, manifests itself in the form of questions and answers one gives in class.
Now, I am an outgoing person, and I have a view on anyone and everything. And I am not afraid to voice it! Naturally, I question a lot of what is taught in class. Consequently, even answer some. And mind you, never with CP in mind. Never!
But there are a few characters in class, and 2 weeks is time enough to identify such goofs, that continue to indulge in, what we call, 'arbit talk', just to pass on the impression that they are listening and actively involved in the class. Random questions, paraphrasing answers, repeating points already written by the professor, general sentences trailing into silence (!!!!), digressions from topics just to show your general awareness... phew!!! You cannot imagine how irritating it gets.
Just yesterday, the Organizational Behavior lecture was on and the professor was discussing the changing aspects of business that will impact OB in current times. CSR was one of them. Within a matter of exactly 3 minutes, we were discussing legislations on Carbon Credits!!! WTF!!! How the hell are carbon credits related to CSR??? I fail to realise.
Some of us have now decided to take the matters into our own hands. Every time someone tries to digress (for reasons of 'arbit-CP'), we shall strike him/her down! Lets see how this new idea turns out... later for the result...
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