SUM UP ALL CL
· In this subject,”CRITICAL LITERACY”, I found that it is ‘too really’ critical...
· I found that the most difficult subtopic in the CL book are the text about “Australia’s Methadone Madness” and the last text, “Drugs or Guns”.
· But I gain more new knowledge by learning this subject.
· Besides that, from learning the subject, I feel that newspapers are more ‘useful’ to me now.
· I can read and understand the text properly and enjoy when read the newspaper because in CL book, it contains many texts or news from newspaper to be studied.
· So that, I quite love to read newspaper now than before because I can follow the flow of the newspaper in term of the topic, content, source, audience, rhetorical function, purpose, perspective, positioning, impact and the visual literacy...... J
THANK YOU MADAM FOR YOUR CLEAR EXPLANATION FOR CL... :)
Thursday, April 23, 2009
unit 8
DRUGS OR GUNS
To me, this article is too hard to be understood. After read the text a few times and got the explanation by friends, it be more easily to catch up the text.
In the article, it is focuses on the South African Government that faces two legal cases challenging its priorities which is drugs and guns. Thabo Mbeki and his teams were locked in a battle with a nongovernmental arms- reduction organization because of the cancellation of a $6 billion weapons- acquisition deal. At the same, a national AIDS activist group is trying to force the government into making anti-retroviral drugs freely available to all HIV positive pregnant women in the country.
The article aims to inform the readers about the crisis that had happened in South Africa. Readers are informed about the issues which are in dealing between Mbeki’s government- battles for a weapon-acquisition deal, with a national AIDS activist group – trying to force government into making the antiretroviral drugs to all HIV positive. The writer is comments the Thabo Mbeki’s performance as South Africa’s President and commenting on the arms purchase.
The readers are likely to be aware and concern about AIDS that can harm us. We are needed to avoid such things that can give us bad consequences.
To me, this article is too hard to be understood. After read the text a few times and got the explanation by friends, it be more easily to catch up the text.
In the article, it is focuses on the South African Government that faces two legal cases challenging its priorities which is drugs and guns. Thabo Mbeki and his teams were locked in a battle with a nongovernmental arms- reduction organization because of the cancellation of a $6 billion weapons- acquisition deal. At the same, a national AIDS activist group is trying to force the government into making anti-retroviral drugs freely available to all HIV positive pregnant women in the country.
The article aims to inform the readers about the crisis that had happened in South Africa. Readers are informed about the issues which are in dealing between Mbeki’s government- battles for a weapon-acquisition deal, with a national AIDS activist group – trying to force government into making the antiretroviral drugs to all HIV positive. The writer is comments the Thabo Mbeki’s performance as South Africa’s President and commenting on the arms purchase.
The readers are likely to be aware and concern about AIDS that can harm us. We are needed to avoid such things that can give us bad consequences.
unit 7
DIETING
In this topic, we are distributed in 3 people per group to do a discussion based on the subtopic of ‘Dieting’. It is about ‘The Demographic of Dieting’, ‘Diet pills’ and ‘A Word to Professional’. It is covers about current issues that relating to the phenomenon of weigh control, mental and physical health. In the article also stated the advice to the overweight. They are advised to eat only when hungry and not to be overeating.
In the text, it is also stated a subtopic “Are You Overweight”. From the subtopic, we can know our weight is balance or not compared to our height, age and sex. There is an “ideal weight” chart stated in the text related to the topic.
Besides, there are also the myths of overweight. The advice to diet down to our “ideal” weight in order to live longer is one myth of overweight. There are some others:
· Overweight people overeat
· Overweight people have an overweight personality
· Physical inactivity is a major cause of obesity
· Overweight shows a lack of willpower
When we encourage dieting, we are in danger of violating our oath to “do no harm”.
In this topic, we are distributed in 3 people per group to do a discussion based on the subtopic of ‘Dieting’. It is about ‘The Demographic of Dieting’, ‘Diet pills’ and ‘A Word to Professional’. It is covers about current issues that relating to the phenomenon of weigh control, mental and physical health. In the article also stated the advice to the overweight. They are advised to eat only when hungry and not to be overeating.
In the text, it is also stated a subtopic “Are You Overweight”. From the subtopic, we can know our weight is balance or not compared to our height, age and sex. There is an “ideal weight” chart stated in the text related to the topic.
Besides, there are also the myths of overweight. The advice to diet down to our “ideal” weight in order to live longer is one myth of overweight. There are some others:
· Overweight people overeat
· Overweight people have an overweight personality
· Physical inactivity is a major cause of obesity
· Overweight shows a lack of willpower
When we encourage dieting, we are in danger of violating our oath to “do no harm”.
Unit 7
Invasion of Baby Snatchers
In the Invasion of the Baby Snatchers, we are study about 10 elements. The article focuses on too coverage by the media on cases of child abduction and neglect the cases of children being abandoned by irresponsible adults. The article covers about the frequently occurrence cases of lost children, where their photos will appear on newsprint and TV given to child abduction both in the US and Britain. The increase in such report is perhaps to divert people’s attention from other issues war or terrorist. With this issue, at least the media can help to bring home one or two missing children.
The purpose of the article is to persuade, alert and direct the mass media people especially the reporters and editors to divert their focus on too much coverage on cases of child abduction. They should also not deprive the children who are mistreated, abused and abandoned by irresponsible adults. The writer’s stance in the article is negative towards the issue of double standard in reporting news on unfortunate children. The writer condemns the media people because they focus too much on news relating children who are abducted.
As a conclusion, the article is likely to be successful in persuading, alerting and directing the mass media people since the issue of the other misfortunate children is also an issue of concern in any society.
In the Invasion of the Baby Snatchers, we are study about 10 elements. The article focuses on too coverage by the media on cases of child abduction and neglect the cases of children being abandoned by irresponsible adults. The article covers about the frequently occurrence cases of lost children, where their photos will appear on newsprint and TV given to child abduction both in the US and Britain. The increase in such report is perhaps to divert people’s attention from other issues war or terrorist. With this issue, at least the media can help to bring home one or two missing children.
The purpose of the article is to persuade, alert and direct the mass media people especially the reporters and editors to divert their focus on too much coverage on cases of child abduction. They should also not deprive the children who are mistreated, abused and abandoned by irresponsible adults. The writer’s stance in the article is negative towards the issue of double standard in reporting news on unfortunate children. The writer condemns the media people because they focus too much on news relating children who are abducted.
As a conclusion, the article is likely to be successful in persuading, alerting and directing the mass media people since the issue of the other misfortunate children is also an issue of concern in any society.
Unit 7
Invasion of Baby Snatchers
In the Invasion of the Baby Snatchers, we are study about 10 elements. The article focuses on too coverage by the media on cases of child abduction and neglect the cases of children being abandoned by irresponsible adults. The article covers about the frequently occurrence cases of lost children, where their photos will appear on newsprint and TV given to child abduction both in the US and Britain. The increase in such report is perhaps to divert people’s attention from other issues war or terrorist. With this issue, at least the media can help to bring home one or two missing children.
The purpose of the article is to persuade, alert and direct the mass media people especially the reporters and editors to divert their focus on too much coverage on cases of child abduction. They should also not deprive the children who are mistreated, abused and abandoned by irresponsible adults. The writer’s stance in the article is negative towards the issue of double standard in reporting news on unfortunate children. The writer condemns the media people because they focus too much on news relating children who are abducted.
As a conclusion, the article is likely to be successful in persuading, alerting and directing the mass media people since the issue of the other misfortunate children is also an issue of concern in any society.
In the Invasion of the Baby Snatchers, we are study about 10 elements. The article focuses on too coverage by the media on cases of child abduction and neglect the cases of children being abandoned by irresponsible adults. The article covers about the frequently occurrence cases of lost children, where their photos will appear on newsprint and TV given to child abduction both in the US and Britain. The increase in such report is perhaps to divert people’s attention from other issues war or terrorist. With this issue, at least the media can help to bring home one or two missing children.
The purpose of the article is to persuade, alert and direct the mass media people especially the reporters and editors to divert their focus on too much coverage on cases of child abduction. They should also not deprive the children who are mistreated, abused and abandoned by irresponsible adults. The writer’s stance in the article is negative towards the issue of double standard in reporting news on unfortunate children. The writer condemns the media people because they focus too much on news relating children who are abducted.
As a conclusion, the article is likely to be successful in persuading, alerting and directing the mass media people since the issue of the other misfortunate children is also an issue of concern in any society.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Roleplay
ROLEPLAY
Post Apocalypse
From the article, roleplayed by Zack’s group, at the first time, I’m in confusing about the roleplay. I am not understanding about it. But, later that, I can understand and follow the story of the article. The article is about serious damage, the meaning of ‘apocalypse’.
Gangsterisme
This article is roleplayed by Nana’s group. It is interesting at the first time I saw the roleplay because they are acting successfully. I’m enjoying with their action. They are told about a student which has been bullied by senior students. Then, after have a ‘drama’, they continued the roleplay with a talk show.
Without Warning
In this topic of roleplay, it is quite bored. But I like to see Fairuz in the roleplay as a mother and housewife. She has a real act and Kaka with her face expression compared to others.
Out of Puff
The topic is from Shah’s group. At the first time, it is quite interesting and funny with the name that they are used such, Agus as Mr. Sup. Then, I am not really interested to watch the talk show because it is becomes bored after that.
Burning Out of Nine
This article is presented by Salha, Ain Azmi, Ain Zainuddin, Anis and me. Actually, that day, we are not in preparation yet. Before that, we are discussing to show a ‘drama’ about the topic, but it becomes a talk show because we are not finishing the flow of the ‘drama’ until at the end. So, with not preparation, we are agree to do a very simple talk show in spontaneous.
Post Apocalypse
From the article, roleplayed by Zack’s group, at the first time, I’m in confusing about the roleplay. I am not understanding about it. But, later that, I can understand and follow the story of the article. The article is about serious damage, the meaning of ‘apocalypse’.
Gangsterisme
This article is roleplayed by Nana’s group. It is interesting at the first time I saw the roleplay because they are acting successfully. I’m enjoying with their action. They are told about a student which has been bullied by senior students. Then, after have a ‘drama’, they continued the roleplay with a talk show.
Without Warning
In this topic of roleplay, it is quite bored. But I like to see Fairuz in the roleplay as a mother and housewife. She has a real act and Kaka with her face expression compared to others.
Out of Puff
The topic is from Shah’s group. At the first time, it is quite interesting and funny with the name that they are used such, Agus as Mr. Sup. Then, I am not really interested to watch the talk show because it is becomes bored after that.
Burning Out of Nine
This article is presented by Salha, Ain Azmi, Ain Zainuddin, Anis and me. Actually, that day, we are not in preparation yet. Before that, we are discussing to show a ‘drama’ about the topic, but it becomes a talk show because we are not finishing the flow of the ‘drama’ until at the end. So, with not preparation, we are agree to do a very simple talk show in spontaneous.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
cRitiCal LitErAcy
In Reading 5.3, I learned about the types of EXPOSITION: ‘Persuading that’ and ‘Persuading to’. The focal element of an Exposition is its Thesis. One of the most effective ways of distinguishing different types of Exposition is to take the Thesis, and look more closely at what is being argued for.
Glossary:
Exposition - a fully developed explanation which includes an argument to support
it.
- to explain or describing about theory, plan, etc..
Thesis – the main point of argument (finding)
- a sentence that contains the controlling idea, expression or an opinion about the topic.
Analytical exposition – using scientific analysis in order to explain.
- to persuade people that some judgment is correct or to explain why thing should change.
Hortatory exposition – to persuade the readers to do what the thesis
recommends.
Objective – something to achieve (aim/goal)
- reason to support the argument.
Subjective – personal thought and emotions.
- also relate with opinion and interpretation.
Metaphor – express an idea by comparing one thing with another without using
‘like’ or ‘as’.
- to show similarities.
In reading 5.4, I studied about METAPHOR. Metaphor is typically viewed as characteristic of language, a matter of words rather that thought or action. Metaphor is pervasive in everyday life, not just in language but in thought and action.
Metaphor in discourse – illustrate an object in a rather different way.
The container metaphor – an ontological metaphor is representing as:
· having an inside & outside
· capable of holding something else.
Metaphor in ‘nukespeak’ – the kind of name apply such weapons. - just an example on how metaphor process happen.
Glossary:
Exposition - a fully developed explanation which includes an argument to support
it.
- to explain or describing about theory, plan, etc..
Thesis – the main point of argument (finding)
- a sentence that contains the controlling idea, expression or an opinion about the topic.
Analytical exposition – using scientific analysis in order to explain.
- to persuade people that some judgment is correct or to explain why thing should change.
Hortatory exposition – to persuade the readers to do what the thesis
recommends.
Objective – something to achieve (aim/goal)
- reason to support the argument.
Subjective – personal thought and emotions.
- also relate with opinion and interpretation.
Metaphor – express an idea by comparing one thing with another without using
‘like’ or ‘as’.
- to show similarities.
In reading 5.4, I studied about METAPHOR. Metaphor is typically viewed as characteristic of language, a matter of words rather that thought or action. Metaphor is pervasive in everyday life, not just in language but in thought and action.
Metaphor in discourse – illustrate an object in a rather different way.
The container metaphor – an ontological metaphor is representing as:
· having an inside & outside
· capable of holding something else.
Metaphor in ‘nukespeak’ – the kind of name apply such weapons. - just an example on how metaphor process happen.
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