Contemporary Literacy
Hello, my name is Destiny Portillo! I am currently a sophomore majoring in Criminal Justice B.S. here at NJCU. Similar to my major I am a big fan of criminal television shows and books which gave me the inspiration to have steered in the direction I have taken. Also since I grew up around family members who were part of the law enforcement field; my passion to help and protect others is never-ending. Although I am majoring in Criminal Justice, I love to write! I have always found joy in attending English classes and I owe it all to the teachers whom I encountered growing up and my parents as well! This is why upon scheduling classes I decided to take on Contemporary Literacies to explore the values and genres of literacy. During my early years of life, I grew up in a household where both English and Spanish were spoken. My parents encouraged me to practice my native tongue (English) and their native tongue (Spanish). So when it came ...