The piece "Hidden Intellectualism" by Gerald Graff makes a point about society's perception of intellect. Students should be aware of this because society often gives them the impression that "street smarts" and academe cannot coexist. However, Graff explains, through his childhood and adult experiences, that the two can and should coexist in a balance to create a well-rounded, educated individual. From this piece we should consider changing our perspective on intellect. This is important because
Street Smart Intellectualism In the essay “Hidden Intellectualism”, Gerald Graff argues that there is a possibility of some form of hidden intellectualism besides the traditional academic one. He further advocates that this form is concealed in under the mask of usual discussions about fashion, sports, pop-stars and many other aspects. I agree with Gerald Graff’s point of view because there are actually some young people who do not do well academically, yet excel in extra-curricular activities such
In Hidden Intellectualism by Gerald Graff, he starts with the contention of "road smarts" versus "school-smarts". Graff clarifies that school-smarts can be covered up inside of road smarts and can be learnt through conversing with companions, as well as from the media and our surroundings, thus the "shrouded" intellectualism. He goes onto clarify that "schools and universities disregard the scholarly capability of road smarts" (198) in light of the fact that these sorts of intellectualism are really
intellectual approach to education, can be used to further one’s academic knowledge. Gerald Graff supports this when he discusses the flawed line between “academic” subjects and “non academic” subjects. In his essay, “Hidden Intellectualism”, he remarks, “We associate the educated life, the life of the mind, too narrowly and exclusively with subjects and texts that we consider inherently weighty and academic” (Graff 380). In other words, we are wrong to affiliate so strongly that which is studious