Jahanshah Javid

So you want to be a teacher?

How about telling us about your pre-islamic revolution life and experiences of becoming a serious supporter of the Ayatollahs. Or if you prefer, teach us this:
How not to become a Hezbollahi? (Islamology 101) :0)

Thanks..., but No, thanks

Hi Jj,

The idea seems nice as an idea, but not very practical.

I am sure all of a sudden, many self titled Professors and doctors in <x>ology will emerge here begging to be borrowed. Aren’t Iranians already expert in giving unsolicited advice? How do you check the credential of these "experts"?

Plus, how can you check the sanity of the people who borrow you? What if they are crazy or desperate or ...and you end up with a full wasted day where you could do much more (using your talent).

Please let the novice  learn it in the classes designed for it. If someone is really passionate about something, there is no limit in this country (at least not at Bay area!).

But I have another idea for Iranian.com!

Why not adding a book club section? You can choose a book like the book of the week (or we can nominate one) and then we can discuss about its values (not necessary Iranian books).

Thanks,

Azarin

PS: This new server sucks..really, but good luck anyway!

Yeah Right

To: Jahanshah

When you don't even bother respond to people's emails or their phone calls, how can we hope to kidnapp you for a day.

Nice idea, I guess but what is your criteria for being lent. On what basis do you screen people?
Ya behtar begam, avoid people?

From:
Dooste Gozashte, ashna ye emrooz

Internet Manners

Good idea, you can start off by teaching the kids some internet manners so they would not post 'literature' from Meydan Shoosh.

Forget about teaching journalism since they can always learn that by taking a course or reading a book. Besides, I would not call some of the ramblings on this site journalism.

Professor for a Day

Thanks Jahanshah jaan for bring up this idea for discussion.

A part of my teaching has included inviting business people to my classrooms and sending students to companies as interns.  Later on, this idea was expanded to be called “Professor of the Day,” in the USA and Iran.

The idea is that the University invites a business person, preferably a business owner or its CEO to speak for an hour and answer questions.   So the time spent with the community members does not need to be very long.  I am all for it and I have been a Professor of the Day at 32 universities in 18 countries. 

Teaching institutions are the best place to offer our services.  Many schools would love to have people like you and me as a guest speaker. 

I plan to offer my free services to many institutions all over the world without waiting for them to “borrow” or “invite” me.

Dear Jahanshah Ray Bradbury & Truffaut Fahrenheit 451 ;0)

Great idea JJ, this was actually an idea from Ray Bradbury's novel Farenheit 451 which was brought to screen by French New Wave director Froançois Truffaut with Julie Christie and Oskar Werner in the title roles. The film's final scene like in the novel ends in a Villiage where each person is a living book.

Here is the spanish dubbing of this last scene:

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qPlv9oZzsY

I love this movie and believe it or not saw it on Iranian TV after the Revolution when the Regime was burning unholy books and alcohol amongst other things. I think the Leftist Student and Ghobtzadeh who was minister of Information at the time was trying to "educate the masses" it did not last I am afraid ...

I remember this scene in particular and how it shocked me:

//www.youtube.com/watch?v=d160eWmOrRc

I then studied this book in France in highschool with an excellent teacher Mrs. Farr to whom I am very greatful today for she opened my horizons to Literature, Arts and Films. At the time I just loved movies and would hardly read books which I found boring but this book changed that impression for ever.

I think that Mel Gibson is planning a Remake of this 1960's classic that predicted interactive TV 40 years in advance.

Incredible book.

I'm willing to be one of your avid students in Journalism too ;0)

Good Luck, JJ Montag ;0) 

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Now, that's an Iranian who makes me proud

What are you and thousands like you doing in San Franciscos of the world. Iran could use you and knowledgeable caring people like you to lift the masses to a higher level of education. I know, I know, the mullahs have no use for you. You wouldn't last a week under their suffocating rule. You do more good out of Iran, I am sad to admit it. But, thanks. Keep up the good work.

JJ: This is brilliant

Great idea. I am the first volunteer. The possibilities of the outcome, who knows, sky is the limit. Btw, if someone borrows you, what would be the time limit? I assume you have to be fed by the borrower too ;)

Bravo!

JJ: You are an asset to the Iranian community.

:)

You're too far from me ;)

JJ, didn't you see my blog? Please take a look, and maybe you could spare some 'virtual' time and express your opinion :)

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