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Fischthal apologized to the student in an email and set up a private discussion online about the issue that she titled
‘Insensitive Language.’
‘I apologize if I made anyone uncomfortable in the class by using a slur when quoting from and discussing the text,’ Fischthal wrote.
‘Please do share your thoughts.’
Six students responded, including the initial complainant. Two defended Fischthal and the rest said the N-word should not have been used. Fischthal also invited students to discuss the controversy during the next class but she said the N-word was not used by anyone during that discussion.
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