Well, Linguistics is a humanities subject with lots of fluff up for debate and interpretation. Linguistic terms are always loosely defined, since there seems to always be an exception to every rule. One must always keep an open mind when walking into the classroom. It makes sense that I am in a thoughtful mood whenever lecture starts.
Another consideration: the time of the class. 1 pm, on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Usually I have just had lunch with a friend, or I plan to (during the lecture). My mind may still be on lunch break when I have my epiphanies. Why don’t I get epiphanies beforehand, when my mind is officially on lunch break? It’s probably the atmosphere of being studious and focused (not necessarily on the subject matter of the class).
The room itself is a pretty big lecture hall, although only 35 people usually come regularly to lecture. I always sit in the front 3 rows where I can see the chalkboard and not become too distracted. Maybe the reason I get so many revelations is because I’m looking for something trivial to distract me, but the only resort I have is my mind and I am forced to become more creative in order to entertain myself. Maybe this just concludes that I have ADD.
Also, another component of the class that may affect my thought process is the chairs. That lecture hall’s chairs are very comfortable, but I guess not comfortable enough for me to fall asleep in every day. They’re just the kind of chairs that you enjoy sitting in.
