My studies in English 112 not only broadened my view on current events in America, but they also caused me to think about my own political leanings. As a rhetoric- based class, many of the readings included involved the rhetoric surrounding current events in our country, forcing me to think about current events and form opinions about them. Because I am not strongly involved in politics, this class truly helped me learn more about what is going on in America as well as pushed me to form my own political convictions.