War Group A response to 'language as a border' provocation and technological borders!

Just a few thoughts/feelings about our exchange this morning around the provocations:

1. We would like to echo what Rania said to preface her remarks. Whenever a member of our group speaks on behalf of the others there is a part of what is expressed that comes from the group as a whole and a part of what is said that is coming from the speaker alone. Not every one in our group for example has always felt represented by what the speaker has communicated on our behalf. We expect that we all have a common understanding about this, but at the same time it is important to say so thank you Rania.

2. Related to 1. we really appreciated the opportunity today to hear many voices and see many faces. It was valuable to hear from each member of the Tampere group--this takes more time but is fruitful. For this same reason the two of the three of us sitting here making this blog who didn't create today's Warwick provocation also appreciated the chance to hear our colleagues voices in their native tongues--as well as having been given the time and space to see how each person expresses him or herself in gestures and tones while speaking in her or his own language.

3. this (2) is why we would like the opportunity to be connected via skype. To be able to connect more one on one--both academically and personally- after these initial glimpses of one another.

Thanks for reading,

Min, Sarah and Erin