Jennifer Shin
http://www.mncast.com/player/index.asp?movieID=10040385420080620140933&player=7&keyword=%uC9C0%uAD6C%uC628%uB09C%uD654
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The video clip, which is linked, is a television commercial that was created by students from a Korean university. The video starts with a family that seems to be returning from a trip, when the father opens the door, he finds a man with a fish head in his house. The delightful music changes in to a mysterious tone and creates a gloomy mood. He turns around the street and realizes that everyone in the neighborhood has turned in to fish. Then the slogan that says ‘In the future, your home might change to a fish bowl’ appears, and a following phrase saying ‘the temperature of earth is still rising’ emerges, which warns the viewers of global warming. The concept of applying what might happen in the future to daily life brought a huge effect. Even though the unrealistic idea that everyone turning in to fish can makes the audience feel threatened and real. At the first time it can be a little silly to see people with fish heads on, but the warning that tells the audience they might have to live under water gives a strong message to them and makes them concern about the global warming. I think that not illustrating the intention of the campaign clearly at the beginning of the video clip makes the audience curious and want to watch the rest of it. Most of the spectators will not understand what it means at the first time, but when the slogan appears, they would totally understand and agree with the commercial. Even though college students have created it, it looked very professional and the concept of the advertisement was terrific enough to cover up the sloppy costumes, acting, and quality.
2008년 9월 16일 화요일
2008년 9월 13일 토요일
Ashlee Shin
Group: Global warming could cost Ohio its buckeyes
The issue with global warming is significantly affecting our human society as days pass by. For instance, it is now being said that the buckeye trees that tolerate a wide climate range, which is beneficial to our community is being harmed due to the pollution and the increasing matter of global warming. Here in this town of Ohio, the buckeye trees have set a great influence on the society, by naming its football team after the name of the tree. They even call it the ‘Ohio pride’. However the fate of this trees are in great danger because of what people have done in the past, and even today.
Although this matter only occurred in specific part of Northern America, this is, I can only say, the very beginning of the negatives of the global warming affect. Slowly but soon, the global warming will eventually create such problems that will affect individual local, probably motivating them to change their behaviors toward the environments. This article possesses no bias, for it only states the crisis of the issue held in Ohio. The purpose of this article is to at least start motivating people around the globe to be aware of the problem that is about to face us hazardously. The effect of this media is great, in a way that almost all population in world obtain newspapers in their hand, stuffing their brains with current knowledge.
Articles contain powerful influence in that the wordings that the author uses may provoke readers into action, in a positive way.
The issue with global warming is significantly affecting our human society as days pass by. For instance, it is now being said that the buckeye trees that tolerate a wide climate range, which is beneficial to our community is being harmed due to the pollution and the increasing matter of global warming. Here in this town of Ohio, the buckeye trees have set a great influence on the society, by naming its football team after the name of the tree. They even call it the ‘Ohio pride’. However the fate of this trees are in great danger because of what people have done in the past, and even today.
Although this matter only occurred in specific part of Northern America, this is, I can only say, the very beginning of the negatives of the global warming affect. Slowly but soon, the global warming will eventually create such problems that will affect individual local, probably motivating them to change their behaviors toward the environments. This article possesses no bias, for it only states the crisis of the issue held in Ohio. The purpose of this article is to at least start motivating people around the globe to be aware of the problem that is about to face us hazardously. The effect of this media is great, in a way that almost all population in world obtain newspapers in their hand, stuffing their brains with current knowledge.
Articles contain powerful influence in that the wordings that the author uses may provoke readers into action, in a positive way.
2008년 9월 12일 금요일
JADIE KIM ARTICLE
JADIE KIM
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080821164304.htm
title: Climate Change Could Be Impetus For Wars, Other Conflicts, Expert Says
The article suggests that climate change, in short global warming, may lead to armed conflict due to a lack of freshwater resources, food insecurity, natural disasters and environmental migration. The main source of information comes from Jürgen Scheffran, a research scientist in the Program in Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security and the Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research at Illinois. He is one of the people who are concerned that ‘climate-change-related damage’ would result in fierce competition for natural resources, thus triggering wars and other conflicts in the future.
This article was written by Science daily, a well know source for the latest news and research but it doesn’t mention the name of the writer. This undermines the credibility of the content because no matter how popular Science daily may be, the readers do not even know if the writer is qualified to discuss such subject. However, the fact that the writer quotes Jürgen Scheffran’s statements makes the content of the article seem pretty convincing due to Scheffran’s reputation.
Out of all the articles I have read so far, this one is most biased, I should say. The writer presents only a one-sided argument, thus limiting the reader’s point of view by omitting the counter argument. In the end, he sort of adds a different point of view as “However, as history has demonstrated, humans are quite capable of adapting to changing climate conditions as long as those changes are moderate.” Also, he mentions that raised public awareness and educational efforts to deal with climate change are taking place today. Yet, these statements are not direct refutations of his statement that global warming could potentially lead to wars. I am not sure why the writer avoided presenting counter arguments. But by doing so, he is greatly undermining the reliability of his only article.
I think that the writer depended too much on a single source for the information. Other than the direct quotations of Jürgen Scheffran, there seems to be no other source having been used. Therefore, this article lacks diversity in the content, information, and view points, thus being very limited in scope.
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/08/080821164304.htm
title: Climate Change Could Be Impetus For Wars, Other Conflicts, Expert Says
The article suggests that climate change, in short global warming, may lead to armed conflict due to a lack of freshwater resources, food insecurity, natural disasters and environmental migration. The main source of information comes from Jürgen Scheffran, a research scientist in the Program in Arms Control, Disarmament and International Security and the Center for Advanced BioEnergy Research at Illinois. He is one of the people who are concerned that ‘climate-change-related damage’ would result in fierce competition for natural resources, thus triggering wars and other conflicts in the future.
This article was written by Science daily, a well know source for the latest news and research but it doesn’t mention the name of the writer. This undermines the credibility of the content because no matter how popular Science daily may be, the readers do not even know if the writer is qualified to discuss such subject. However, the fact that the writer quotes Jürgen Scheffran’s statements makes the content of the article seem pretty convincing due to Scheffran’s reputation.
Out of all the articles I have read so far, this one is most biased, I should say. The writer presents only a one-sided argument, thus limiting the reader’s point of view by omitting the counter argument. In the end, he sort of adds a different point of view as “However, as history has demonstrated, humans are quite capable of adapting to changing climate conditions as long as those changes are moderate.” Also, he mentions that raised public awareness and educational efforts to deal with climate change are taking place today. Yet, these statements are not direct refutations of his statement that global warming could potentially lead to wars. I am not sure why the writer avoided presenting counter arguments. But by doing so, he is greatly undermining the reliability of his only article.
I think that the writer depended too much on a single source for the information. Other than the direct quotations of Jürgen Scheffran, there seems to be no other source having been used. Therefore, this article lacks diversity in the content, information, and view points, thus being very limited in scope.
2008년 9월 8일 월요일
Stereotypes - Jennifer Shin
What stereotypes do people have about you? What stereotypes do you have about other people? Are stereotypes beneficial or harmful? Why do you think this?
There are several different stereotypes that people have about me. Among them, the most frequent misconception is that I am a scary, not nice, and rebellious person. Due to my ‘scary’ first impression, some people think that I am very quiet person and do not like to talk nor socialize with others. Yes, it is true that I am not the kind of person who goes up to strangers and start a conversation, but actually I am a very talkative, open-minded person who loves to socialize with people.
When I first came to TCIS, I did not have many friends at first. I was not used to the new environment, and for some reason people would avoid talking to me. After a few months, I made many friends and got to know a lot people. The funny thing was that, most of them confessed that they were intimidated to talk to me because they thought I was scary, and assumed that I would be one of those ‘mean girls’. I thought it was silly, but at the same time funny because I never got that kind of comment from my former school.
It is funny that most people tend to judge people by their first impression. Even though it is so not reasonable or scientific, but people still say that first impressions are important. Which I totally agree with. When I was young, I usually labeled people by their looks, and I would not try to know people that had bad impressions. However, as I grew up I realized that first impressions are mostly wrong. The people that I though would be nice and sincere turned out to be mean ones, and the people that I thought would be boring or mean actually ended up being my best mates. I decided to stop judging people by their looks when I entered middle school.
By the kind of stereotypes I had and the stereotypes people had about me, I realized stereotypes are never good nor either right. When you have stereotypes against something, you usually do not even try to know or go through the thing that you do not even know well. You might be missing something very good and special. If it was not a good experience as you predicted, you can just take it as a lesson and learn something from it. I believe that everything is worth to try. However, stereotypes are what creates prejudice, and obstructs people from having more diverse and amazing experiences.
There are several different stereotypes that people have about me. Among them, the most frequent misconception is that I am a scary, not nice, and rebellious person. Due to my ‘scary’ first impression, some people think that I am very quiet person and do not like to talk nor socialize with others. Yes, it is true that I am not the kind of person who goes up to strangers and start a conversation, but actually I am a very talkative, open-minded person who loves to socialize with people.
When I first came to TCIS, I did not have many friends at first. I was not used to the new environment, and for some reason people would avoid talking to me. After a few months, I made many friends and got to know a lot people. The funny thing was that, most of them confessed that they were intimidated to talk to me because they thought I was scary, and assumed that I would be one of those ‘mean girls’. I thought it was silly, but at the same time funny because I never got that kind of comment from my former school.
It is funny that most people tend to judge people by their first impression. Even though it is so not reasonable or scientific, but people still say that first impressions are important. Which I totally agree with. When I was young, I usually labeled people by their looks, and I would not try to know people that had bad impressions. However, as I grew up I realized that first impressions are mostly wrong. The people that I though would be nice and sincere turned out to be mean ones, and the people that I thought would be boring or mean actually ended up being my best mates. I decided to stop judging people by their looks when I entered middle school.
By the kind of stereotypes I had and the stereotypes people had about me, I realized stereotypes are never good nor either right. When you have stereotypes against something, you usually do not even try to know or go through the thing that you do not even know well. You might be missing something very good and special. If it was not a good experience as you predicted, you can just take it as a lesson and learn something from it. I believe that everything is worth to try. However, stereotypes are what creates prejudice, and obstructs people from having more diverse and amazing experiences.
2008년 9월 7일 일요일
Global Warming - TV (4)
Jennifer Shin
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=YiQaHuEfmdQ
The source I found today was an old television commercial of the ‘Natural Resources Defense Council’ that was released in 1990. The advertisement was mainly warning the viewers about the damage that the global warming would cause, and other several natural pollutions too. Even though the commercial was created almost twenty years ago, there were a lot of data and prediction about the global warming and many people were already concerned about it. The fact that made me sad was that, back then the attitudes of the public were positive and had hope that the situation can get better. However, now the global warming had gotten worse, and we are threaten by the sudden natural changes, although we could have done something earlier.
The opening scene with Tom Cruise and the appearance of other several celebrities like Whoopie Goldberg and Demi Moore etc. was an effective attention catcher. For another reason I think the producers’ casts many celebrities is because people tend to admire movie stars, and believe that whatever they do it is something important and pays more attention to them. I also liked the experts that appeared between every scene talking about the global warming. When professional experts of a certain field, like attorneys and analyst, appears they give a more trustworthy impression to the audience, while the celebrities who appeared previously provides a more friendly impression to the spectators. Not only talking about the global warming, but providing information about the harm of air, water, and land pollution, which causes the global warming, makes the viewers realize how serious the situation is. Showing parts with the babies make us think about our children and descendants, and offers a message that on orders to protect out children, we should stop the global warming. I also think that choosing John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ as the soundtrack was a smart choice for the advertisement because it is a famous song and the lyrics is about an ideal world, which goes with the texts of the commercial. For a campaign, I think it was a little too long. Probably because the producers were trying to put a lot of information in it, but six minutes is a little too long for an ad, and it might be a little boring for the audience.
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=YiQaHuEfmdQ
The source I found today was an old television commercial of the ‘Natural Resources Defense Council’ that was released in 1990. The advertisement was mainly warning the viewers about the damage that the global warming would cause, and other several natural pollutions too. Even though the commercial was created almost twenty years ago, there were a lot of data and prediction about the global warming and many people were already concerned about it. The fact that made me sad was that, back then the attitudes of the public were positive and had hope that the situation can get better. However, now the global warming had gotten worse, and we are threaten by the sudden natural changes, although we could have done something earlier.
The opening scene with Tom Cruise and the appearance of other several celebrities like Whoopie Goldberg and Demi Moore etc. was an effective attention catcher. For another reason I think the producers’ casts many celebrities is because people tend to admire movie stars, and believe that whatever they do it is something important and pays more attention to them. I also liked the experts that appeared between every scene talking about the global warming. When professional experts of a certain field, like attorneys and analyst, appears they give a more trustworthy impression to the audience, while the celebrities who appeared previously provides a more friendly impression to the spectators. Not only talking about the global warming, but providing information about the harm of air, water, and land pollution, which causes the global warming, makes the viewers realize how serious the situation is. Showing parts with the babies make us think about our children and descendants, and offers a message that on orders to protect out children, we should stop the global warming. I also think that choosing John Lennon’s ‘Imagine’ as the soundtrack was a smart choice for the advertisement because it is a famous song and the lyrics is about an ideal world, which goes with the texts of the commercial. For a campaign, I think it was a little too long. Probably because the producers were trying to put a lot of information in it, but six minutes is a little too long for an ad, and it might be a little boring for the audience.
JADIE KIM
JADIE KIM
"What stereotypes do people have about you? What stereotypes do you have about other people? Are stereotypes beneficial or harmful? Why do you think this?"
The most frequent stereotype people have about me is that I am arrogant. This is so not true! In fact, I am very shy when I meet people for the first time. So I often stay quiet and still. However, other people think that I am being arrogant and they say I have this stuck-up expression. In reality, my face was stiff due to nervousness.
One of the stereotypes I used to have toward the smart people is that they were all geeks. What I mean by geeks is those who study and study 365 days and do things related to academics only. However, by coming to TCIS, my stereotypes were all shattered because people here were intelligent and also active in sports, drama, and fine arts. Besides studying, these people had interests in other areas and were equally competent. This came as a geat shock to me... I sort of thought, "God, it's not fair." =)
I think most of the streotypes tend to be negative and therefore, harmful, I should say. The reason stereotypes tend to be negative is because they rely on the first impression, rumors, or imagined conclusions to judge another person. Then that person is confined to the false image already created before him. For instance, most Americans believe that all Koreans are good at math. Well... I am a Korean but I am terrible at math! Whenever I couldn't solve a math problem, I felt like I was letting down my country and myself.
"What stereotypes do people have about you? What stereotypes do you have about other people? Are stereotypes beneficial or harmful? Why do you think this?"
The most frequent stereotype people have about me is that I am arrogant. This is so not true! In fact, I am very shy when I meet people for the first time. So I often stay quiet and still. However, other people think that I am being arrogant and they say I have this stuck-up expression. In reality, my face was stiff due to nervousness.
One of the stereotypes I used to have toward the smart people is that they were all geeks. What I mean by geeks is those who study and study 365 days and do things related to academics only. However, by coming to TCIS, my stereotypes were all shattered because people here were intelligent and also active in sports, drama, and fine arts. Besides studying, these people had interests in other areas and were equally competent. This came as a geat shock to me... I sort of thought, "God, it's not fair." =)
I think most of the streotypes tend to be negative and therefore, harmful, I should say. The reason stereotypes tend to be negative is because they rely on the first impression, rumors, or imagined conclusions to judge another person. Then that person is confined to the false image already created before him. For instance, most Americans believe that all Koreans are good at math. Well... I am a Korean but I am terrible at math! Whenever I couldn't solve a math problem, I felt like I was letting down my country and myself.
JADIE KIM - MUSIC
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=FAPy64IgG58
JADIE KIM
Sleeping In – The postal service
MUSIC ~~~!
[Last week I had the strangest dream
That everything was exactly how it seemed
Where there was never any mystery
Of who shot John F. Kennedy
It was just a man with something to prove
Slightly bored and severely confused
He steadied his rifle with his target in the center
And became famous on that day in November
Don't wake me, I plan on sleeping in . . .
Again last night I had that strange dream
Where everything was exactly how it seemed
No concerns about the world getting warmer
People thought that they were just being rewarded
For treating others as they'd like to be treated
For obeying stop signs and curing diseases
For mailing letters with the address of the sender
Now we can swim any day in November
Don't wake me, I plan on sleeping in . . .]
This song is global warming, of course. When I first heard this song, I simply thought it was an anti-global warming song. However, looking closely at the lyrics the intended message, I realized that the song contained deeper meaning.
First of all, the song is way sarcastic than I initially thought. It mentions the man who killed JFK saying that he “was just a man with something to prove slightly bored and severely confused.” I think this man symbolizes the entire humanity who is so ignorant and confused as what the consequences of global warming will lead to.
“People thought that they were just being rewarded For treating others as they'd like to be treated…”; this part implies that the people are actually “aware” of global warming. It’s just that they don’t “understand” what the ultimate outcome of global warming would be like. Therefore, they have “No concerns about the world getting warmer.”
The most cynical part of this song is “Now we can swim any day in November.” This pretty much tells the singer’s point of view. It implies that the ice melting caused by the global warming will lead to a strange phenomenon, thus forecasting the catastrophic future. Also, “Don't wake me, I plan on sleeping in . . .” this part symbolizes the neglect and ignorance of the people today. Basically, they are taking the risks of global warming seriously and prefer to close their eyes.
The overall message of this song is to open our eyes and ears and take an interest in the world around us. Due to the embedded sarcasm and deep anti-global warming feeling, the song is considered to be a bit biased. However, it did a good job of raising our awareness of global warming.
JADIE KIM
Sleeping In – The postal service
MUSIC ~~~!
[Last week I had the strangest dream
That everything was exactly how it seemed
Where there was never any mystery
Of who shot John F. Kennedy
It was just a man with something to prove
Slightly bored and severely confused
He steadied his rifle with his target in the center
And became famous on that day in November
Don't wake me, I plan on sleeping in . . .
Again last night I had that strange dream
Where everything was exactly how it seemed
No concerns about the world getting warmer
People thought that they were just being rewarded
For treating others as they'd like to be treated
For obeying stop signs and curing diseases
For mailing letters with the address of the sender
Now we can swim any day in November
Don't wake me, I plan on sleeping in . . .]
This song is global warming, of course. When I first heard this song, I simply thought it was an anti-global warming song. However, looking closely at the lyrics the intended message, I realized that the song contained deeper meaning.
First of all, the song is way sarcastic than I initially thought. It mentions the man who killed JFK saying that he “was just a man with something to prove slightly bored and severely confused.” I think this man symbolizes the entire humanity who is so ignorant and confused as what the consequences of global warming will lead to.
“People thought that they were just being rewarded For treating others as they'd like to be treated…”; this part implies that the people are actually “aware” of global warming. It’s just that they don’t “understand” what the ultimate outcome of global warming would be like. Therefore, they have “No concerns about the world getting warmer.”
The most cynical part of this song is “Now we can swim any day in November.” This pretty much tells the singer’s point of view. It implies that the ice melting caused by the global warming will lead to a strange phenomenon, thus forecasting the catastrophic future. Also, “Don't wake me, I plan on sleeping in . . .” this part symbolizes the neglect and ignorance of the people today. Basically, they are taking the risks of global warming seriously and prefer to close their eyes.
The overall message of this song is to open our eyes and ears and take an interest in the world around us. Due to the embedded sarcasm and deep anti-global warming feeling, the song is considered to be a bit biased. However, it did a good job of raising our awareness of global warming.
JADIE KIM -NEWSPAPER
JADIE KIM---------------- GLOBAL WARMING
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/sep/07/food.foodanddrink
Title: UN says eat less meat to curb global warming
This article presents one solution to current global warming: “eating less meat.” It says meat production creates more greenhouse gas because animals, particularly cows, emit methane, a global warming factor 23 times more effective as carbon dioxide.
The title of the article attracts people’s attention since not many people have heard that eating less meat will reduce global warming. Also, a giant picture of meat brings curiosity, making the readers to continue reading the passage. The catchy title and picture seemed a little suspicious to me at first since I found it too sensational.
The article starts off with “Dr Rajendra, chair of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which last year earned a joint share of the Nobel Peace Prize, said that people should then go on to reduce their meat consumption even further.” This statement seems pretty powerful since Pachauri is such an influential person. The writer is also appealing to the sense of authority. He often quotes “The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization” in order to prove to the readers the validity of his article.
However, the writer sometimes leaves out important information or rather a lack of further explanation. For instance when he says, “The agency has also warned that meat consumption is set to double by the middle of the century”, he doesn’t explain how or why such thing will happen. For me as a reader, this statement sounds doubtful and untrustworthy since I have no idea where such conclusion came from. Also, when he says, [ “Tomorrow, Pachauri will speak at an event hosted by animal welfare group Compassion in World Farming, which has calculated that if the average UK household halved meat consumption that would cut emissions more than if car use was cut in half.”], there is no evidence whatsoever to back up such statement.
Other than eating less meat, the writer includes an alternative point of view: “[However, he also stressed other changes in lifestyle would help to combat climate change.’That's what I want to emphasize: we really have to bring about reductions in every sector of the economy.']”. This helps the readers to take a look the issue in diverse perspectives. Furthermore, the writer introduces several counter arguments from Professor Robert Watson who says that “government could help educate people about the benefits of eating less meat, but it should not 'regulate'.’Eating less meat would help, there's no question about that, but there are other things.'” By presenting counter arguments, the writer is making his article a more balanced and dependable source.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2008/sep/07/food.foodanddrink
This article presents one solution to current global warming: “eating less meat.” It says meat production creates more greenhouse gas because animals, particularly cows, emit methane, a global warming factor 23 times more effective as carbon dioxide.
The title of the article attracts people’s attention since not many people have heard that eating less meat will reduce global warming. Also, a giant picture of meat brings curiosity, making the readers to continue reading the passage. The catchy title and picture seemed a little suspicious to me at first since I found it too sensational.
The article starts off with “Dr Rajendra, chair of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which last year earned a joint share of the Nobel Peace Prize, said that people should then go on to reduce their meat consumption even further.” This statement seems pretty powerful since Pachauri is such an influential person. The writer is also appealing to the sense of authority. He often quotes “The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization” in order to prove to the readers the validity of his article.
However, the writer sometimes leaves out important information or rather a lack of further explanation. For instance when he says, “The agency has also warned that meat consumption is set to double by the middle of the century”, he doesn’t explain how or why such thing will happen. For me as a reader, this statement sounds doubtful and untrustworthy since I have no idea where such conclusion came from. Also, when he says, [ “Tomorrow, Pachauri will speak at an event hosted by animal welfare group Compassion in World Farming, which has calculated that if the average UK household halved meat consumption that would cut emissions more than if car use was cut in half.”], there is no evidence whatsoever to back up such statement.
Other than eating less meat, the writer includes an alternative point of view: “[However, he also stressed other changes in lifestyle would help to combat climate change.’That's what I want to emphasize: we really have to bring about reductions in every sector of the economy.']”. This helps the readers to take a look the issue in diverse perspectives. Furthermore, the writer introduces several counter arguments from Professor Robert Watson who says that “government could help educate people about the benefits of eating less meat, but it should not 'regulate'.’Eating less meat would help, there's no question about that, but there are other things.'” By presenting counter arguments, the writer is making his article a more balanced and dependable source.
2008년 9월 6일 토요일
Stereotype Ashlee Shin
"What stereotypes do people have about you? What stereotypes do you have about other people? Are stereotypes beneficial or harmful? Why do you think this?"
Usually people have Asian stereotypes against me, that I am strong at mathematic and good at memorization.
Also because of my physical appearance, I am mostly looked upon as short little girl. Due to stereotype, others around me tend to set high expectations for me, even when I don’t meet those requirements.
Likewise, I tend to form standards of other people based on their physical image and conventional notion. However the physical appearance sometimes is far from what that person really is inside. First impression mostly determines that person’s perception.
Most of the times, stereotypes are harmful, because they hurt the other’s feelings. Not only myself, but also with others, many people tend to construct stereotype on other people by their first impression, which isn’t always correct. However there are few rare occasions when some are benefited by its stereotypes. For instance, for those who implant positive impression, therefore giving favorable stereotype. Nevertheless, preconception for any type of thing is damaging. No one knows what, or who the person (thing) is unless they deal with the matter. Assumption is never advantageous, although it may give bit of idea, in terms of prediction, which also is insecure.
Usually people have Asian stereotypes against me, that I am strong at mathematic and good at memorization.
Also because of my physical appearance, I am mostly looked upon as short little girl. Due to stereotype, others around me tend to set high expectations for me, even when I don’t meet those requirements.
Likewise, I tend to form standards of other people based on their physical image and conventional notion. However the physical appearance sometimes is far from what that person really is inside. First impression mostly determines that person’s perception.
Most of the times, stereotypes are harmful, because they hurt the other’s feelings. Not only myself, but also with others, many people tend to construct stereotype on other people by their first impression, which isn’t always correct. However there are few rare occasions when some are benefited by its stereotypes. For instance, for those who implant positive impression, therefore giving favorable stereotype. Nevertheless, preconception for any type of thing is damaging. No one knows what, or who the person (thing) is unless they deal with the matter. Assumption is never advantageous, although it may give bit of idea, in terms of prediction, which also is insecure.
Ashlee Shin
For those of bloggers who still believe that the global warming is one of the myth, or an exaggeration that the media is putting on society to decrease the emission of the waste that we put out.
However, as IB Biology (sl) student who currently have learned lesson on ecology, Global warming is imminent, and its solution must be acted upon by us any time sooner.
Note this video clip:
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=vHf_TF9Eqfw
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1249549.stm
However, as IB Biology (sl) student who currently have learned lesson on ecology, Global warming is imminent, and its solution must be acted upon by us any time sooner.
Note this video clip:
http://kr.youtube.com/watch?v=vHf_TF9Eqfw
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/country_profiles/1249549.stm
The Earth has all the time in the world,
and we don't.
and we don't.
Ashlee Shin Global Warming 02
WARMING IS FOUND TO DISRUPT SPECIES
As other articles presented on New York Times, this specific article also has the purpose to inform the audiences with the matter of global warming that is imminent in the present days. The article could provoke readers to think more about the seriousness of the global warming. This article certainly isn’t biased against anything, for it states many professionals and their quotes, which shows its authorities (and authorities in most cases are not prejudiced against anyone). The affect of this article is to enlighten the environmental status on Earth with excessive carbon dioxide emission.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE2DB103FF931A35752C0A9659C8B63
Science Panel Calls Global Warming ‘Unequivocal’
The article states numerous quotes from those who approve their social state, in other words, they do care what they say to the public, which help us to escalate our credibility to the quotes. Moreover, this article contains tenable report results such as ‘Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change’ and ‘World Meteorological Organization’. This evidences tells that it is extremely difficult to be prejudiced against anything, especially when the article states its direct specific source as their support. The purpose of this article is to ensure the popularity, once again, that the dispute over global warming should meet its end, and be sure with the environmental crisis. Global warming is true and its calamity is severely affecting us. The author’s intention must have been something related to convincing the audiences in terms of bettering our deteriorating environment.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/03/science/earth/03climate.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=science%20panel%20calls%20-
global%20warming%20&st=cse&oref=slogin
As other articles presented on New York Times, this specific article also has the purpose to inform the audiences with the matter of global warming that is imminent in the present days. The article could provoke readers to think more about the seriousness of the global warming. This article certainly isn’t biased against anything, for it states many professionals and their quotes, which shows its authorities (and authorities in most cases are not prejudiced against anyone). The affect of this article is to enlighten the environmental status on Earth with excessive carbon dioxide emission.
http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=940DE2DB103FF931A35752C0A9659C8B63
Science Panel Calls Global Warming ‘Unequivocal’
The article states numerous quotes from those who approve their social state, in other words, they do care what they say to the public, which help us to escalate our credibility to the quotes. Moreover, this article contains tenable report results such as ‘Intergovernmental Panel Climate Change’ and ‘World Meteorological Organization’. This evidences tells that it is extremely difficult to be prejudiced against anything, especially when the article states its direct specific source as their support. The purpose of this article is to ensure the popularity, once again, that the dispute over global warming should meet its end, and be sure with the environmental crisis. Global warming is true and its calamity is severely affecting us. The author’s intention must have been something related to convincing the audiences in terms of bettering our deteriorating environment.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/02/03/science/earth/03climate.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=science%20panel%20calls%20-
global%20warming%20&st=cse&oref=slogin
2008년 9월 3일 수요일
Global Warming - TV (3)
Jennifer Shin
http://video.naver.com/2008083018415435800
The media I found this time was a campaign commercial that was created by the ‘Environmental Defense Fund’, which is an environmental protection organization. The basic theme of the advertisement is promoting the use of public transportation. When the subway in New York City passes by the ventilation fan, the polar bear looking balloons forms in to a polar bear silhouette. After the train completely passes by the balloons shrinks back again, and totally loses its shape. By showing the connection of the polar bear balloon and the train, delivers the message to ‘prevent global warming by using public transportation’. It is trying to say that small things like taking the subway can stop global warming, and as a result save the polar bears that are suffering from the melting glaciers.
I think the brilliant idea of the ad is the key point of this television commercial, which totally grabs the attention of the viewers. It is a very simple concept and I think the producer did a successful job in creating a commercial that is easy to watch, but also has a strong message at the same time. I personally think that when the subway passes by and the balloon shrinks back again, to me it looked like the polar bears were actually dying, and it did created a sort of sympathy while watching the clip. There were not a lot of sentences, and even the sentences that appeared were very easy that I think it makes it appropriate for all kinds of audience. By closing up the signboard at the end that says ‘subways’ reveals the purpose of the ad, and the following slogans like ‘Help save the planet’ and ‘Ride, don’t drive’ leads the audience to the conclusion that riding subways can help saving the planet. Although it was a short and simple commercial, I think it is a very effective one that can delivers the theme to the audience successfully, and makes the spectators think about global warming once again.
http://video.naver.com/2008083018415435800
The media I found this time was a campaign commercial that was created by the ‘Environmental Defense Fund’, which is an environmental protection organization. The basic theme of the advertisement is promoting the use of public transportation. When the subway in New York City passes by the ventilation fan, the polar bear looking balloons forms in to a polar bear silhouette. After the train completely passes by the balloons shrinks back again, and totally loses its shape. By showing the connection of the polar bear balloon and the train, delivers the message to ‘prevent global warming by using public transportation’. It is trying to say that small things like taking the subway can stop global warming, and as a result save the polar bears that are suffering from the melting glaciers.
I think the brilliant idea of the ad is the key point of this television commercial, which totally grabs the attention of the viewers. It is a very simple concept and I think the producer did a successful job in creating a commercial that is easy to watch, but also has a strong message at the same time. I personally think that when the subway passes by and the balloon shrinks back again, to me it looked like the polar bears were actually dying, and it did created a sort of sympathy while watching the clip. There were not a lot of sentences, and even the sentences that appeared were very easy that I think it makes it appropriate for all kinds of audience. By closing up the signboard at the end that says ‘subways’ reveals the purpose of the ad, and the following slogans like ‘Help save the planet’ and ‘Ride, don’t drive’ leads the audience to the conclusion that riding subways can help saving the planet. Although it was a short and simple commercial, I think it is a very effective one that can delivers the theme to the audience successfully, and makes the spectators think about global warming once again.
2008년 8월 31일 일요일
Global Warming - TV (2)
http://home.ebs.co.kr/jisike/title_group/title_index.jsp?gubun=title&gno=119
The second video clip that I found from the Internet was another episode of the television program ‘지식채널e’, which I found previously for the ‘polar bear’ video. The show talked about the Tavalu islands, and that they are in great danger because of the global warming. The Tavalu islands are a small island country that is suffering from the sea level that is increasing gradually every year. According to the video, the average temperature has increased 0.6 Celsius and that one out of nine of the Tavalu Island has already sunk in 1999. The video shows the suffering of the Tavalu residents by introducing one family that lives in the islands. The camera shows their lifestyle and their concerns of the natural disaster they are going through. However, even though the Tuvalu inhabitants are the first climate insurgents, the international law does not confirm ‘climate insurgents’ as actual insurgents. In a result, that they cannot get any official help from the UN. Even their neighbor country Australia refused the emigration of the Tuvalu people, and New Zealand is only admitting seventy-five people a year.
The show successes in arousing the viewer’s sympathy by continuously showing the sinking Tuvalu Island and how the people suffer from the climate. In addition, by providing information of the global warming gives, a direction of what is causing these problems and that human are responsible of the global warming. It also said that in sixty years most of the island countries will sink, which relates to a global audience and makes the audience sense reality. By showing the life of one family, who lives in the Tavalu Island, shows the prospectors how serious the issue is. Showing the family’s concerns and prayers, says that not only other countries like America, Australia, New Zealand, but also the whole universe should be a part of helping these peoples; ‘Don’t let people forget us; we cannot survive this by ourselves.’ Using the soundtrack ‘Over the rainbow’ and creating subtitles that relates to the family’s situation gives a hopeful atmosphere.
It also brings an effect of making the viewers feel sympathy against people. I think it had a great proportion of providing information and pointing out the problem.
Jennifer Shin
The second video clip that I found from the Internet was another episode of the television program ‘지식채널e’, which I found previously for the ‘polar bear’ video. The show talked about the Tavalu islands, and that they are in great danger because of the global warming. The Tavalu islands are a small island country that is suffering from the sea level that is increasing gradually every year. According to the video, the average temperature has increased 0.6 Celsius and that one out of nine of the Tavalu Island has already sunk in 1999. The video shows the suffering of the Tavalu residents by introducing one family that lives in the islands. The camera shows their lifestyle and their concerns of the natural disaster they are going through. However, even though the Tuvalu inhabitants are the first climate insurgents, the international law does not confirm ‘climate insurgents’ as actual insurgents. In a result, that they cannot get any official help from the UN. Even their neighbor country Australia refused the emigration of the Tuvalu people, and New Zealand is only admitting seventy-five people a year.
The show successes in arousing the viewer’s sympathy by continuously showing the sinking Tuvalu Island and how the people suffer from the climate. In addition, by providing information of the global warming gives, a direction of what is causing these problems and that human are responsible of the global warming. It also said that in sixty years most of the island countries will sink, which relates to a global audience and makes the audience sense reality. By showing the life of one family, who lives in the Tavalu Island, shows the prospectors how serious the issue is. Showing the family’s concerns and prayers, says that not only other countries like America, Australia, New Zealand, but also the whole universe should be a part of helping these peoples; ‘Don’t let people forget us; we cannot survive this by ourselves.’ Using the soundtrack ‘Over the rainbow’ and creating subtitles that relates to the family’s situation gives a hopeful atmosphere.
It also brings an effect of making the viewers feel sympathy against people. I think it had a great proportion of providing information and pointing out the problem.
Jennifer Shin
JADIE KIM- newspaper article2
Jadie Kim
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7585645.stm
This article is about the decline of Arctic ice and how the decline has become steeper recently. The writer says that the Arctic melt will increase global warming because “open water absorbs more of the Sun's energy than ice does.” However, he does not give any examples and explanation to support this argument. As a result, his argument loses credibility and many readers will not even understand what he is trying to say.
Looking at the title of this article, “Arctic ice 'is at tipping point'”, the readers are likely to assume that the writer believes in global warming. Thus, the article appears biased from the first glance.
The writer’s argument that “the ice-covered area has fallen below its 2005 level, which was the second lowest on record” is backed up by the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Since NSIDC is a reliable source, the information sounds valid and convincing.
Also, when the writer says, “The area covered by ice on 26 August measured 5.26 million sq km (2.03 million sq miles), just below the 2005 low of 5.32 million sq km (2.05 million sq)”, he is using scientific data to support this argument.
The article presents the graph of Arctic sea extent in which 2008 graph shows a steeper decline than at the same time last year. The Graph can be a powerful source and is likely to convince the readers more easily, since people tend to be more attracted to visuals than words.
In the article, the writer often refers to just “scientists” and “some researchers” instead of actual names of the people. This greatly undermines his argument and the reliability of the information he presents.
“That [Arctic ice melt] will bring, including the chance to drill for oil and gas. Burning that oil and gas would increase levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere still further.”; this quote contains too many assumptions. First of all, the writer suggests the economic opportunities out of blue and he continues to say burning oil would increase greenhouse gases. Suddenly the writer throws all these “conjectures” without single explanation. He just assumes the readers to understand his argument but it lacks coherence and leaves the readers with more confusion.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7585645.stm
This article is about the decline of Arctic ice and how the decline has become steeper recently. The writer says that the Arctic melt will increase global warming because “open water absorbs more of the Sun's energy than ice does.” However, he does not give any examples and explanation to support this argument. As a result, his argument loses credibility and many readers will not even understand what he is trying to say.
Looking at the title of this article, “Arctic ice 'is at tipping point'”, the readers are likely to assume that the writer believes in global warming. Thus, the article appears biased from the first glance.
The writer’s argument that “the ice-covered area has fallen below its 2005 level, which was the second lowest on record” is backed up by the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC). Since NSIDC is a reliable source, the information sounds valid and convincing.
Also, when the writer says, “The area covered by ice on 26 August measured 5.26 million sq km (2.03 million sq miles), just below the 2005 low of 5.32 million sq km (2.05 million sq)”, he is using scientific data to support this argument.
The article presents the graph of Arctic sea extent in which 2008 graph shows a steeper decline than at the same time last year. The Graph can be a powerful source and is likely to convince the readers more easily, since people tend to be more attracted to visuals than words.
In the article, the writer often refers to just “scientists” and “some researchers” instead of actual names of the people. This greatly undermines his argument and the reliability of the information he presents.
“That [Arctic ice melt] will bring, including the chance to drill for oil and gas. Burning that oil and gas would increase levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere still further.”; this quote contains too many assumptions. First of all, the writer suggests the economic opportunities out of blue and he continues to say burning oil would increase greenhouse gases. Suddenly the writer throws all these “conjectures” without single explanation. He just assumes the readers to understand his argument but it lacks coherence and leaves the readers with more confusion.
2008년 8월 30일 토요일
JADIE KIM- newspaper article
Jadie Kim
link: http://edition.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/07/11/globalwarming.overview/index.html
This article presents two sides of global warming issue. The writer states “Many global warming experts say the phenomenon, if unchecked, is capable of altering the world's climate and geography. In the worst-case scenario, experts say oceans could rise to overwhelming and catastrophic levels, flooding cities and altering seashores.” He also presents the counter argument by saying “Other scientists and observers, a minority compared to those who believe the warming trend is something ominous, say it is simply the latest shift in the cyclical patterns of a planet's life.” By presenting both sides of arguments for Global warming, the writer effectively maintains neutrality.
The information contained in this article comes from pretty accurate sources. For example when the writer says “The average surface temperature has warmed one degree Fahrenheit (0.6 degrees Celsius) during the last century, according to the National Research Council,” he indicates the information comes from the National Research Council, thus enhances his argument’s reliability. Besides, he cites that his sources of information are the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, commonly referred to as the IPCC, and the EPA, all being dependable sources.
To make his argument cogent, the writer uses specific name of the person. For instance, he states, ["For the last 30 years, there's no way there's anything natural that can explain it," Stephen Schneider, a professor of environmental studies at Stanford University in California, said.] By stating the actual name of the professor, the writer is using the authority of the professor to convince his readers. To make his argument even more persuasive, he says, “Many scientific organizations share Schneider's view, ranging from the national academies of the countries that comprise the G8 to the National Research Council, the American Meteorological Society and the American Geophysical Union.” Again, the writer mentions the names of the official organizations taking, proving the information is authoritative.
If I were to evaluate this writer, I should say his writing is pretty unbiased and that he tries to be informative rather than persuasive. The most obvious reason is that he presents both sides of an argument, thus avoiding partiality. Yet, looking at the overall information, I have come to a conclusion that the writer believes human action caused global warming since he seems to focus more on that point of view, though he surely states some counter argument against it. Most of all, the article ends with, [Exactly how much it's going to warm up, we don't know," Schneider said. "That it's going to warm up? I'd bet anything on that."]. This is his true opinion but he tries to show his readers other side of the issue.
link: http://edition.cnn.com/2007/TECH/science/07/11/globalwarming.overview/index.html
This article presents two sides of global warming issue. The writer states “Many global warming experts say the phenomenon, if unchecked, is capable of altering the world's climate and geography. In the worst-case scenario, experts say oceans could rise to overwhelming and catastrophic levels, flooding cities and altering seashores.” He also presents the counter argument by saying “Other scientists and observers, a minority compared to those who believe the warming trend is something ominous, say it is simply the latest shift in the cyclical patterns of a planet's life.” By presenting both sides of arguments for Global warming, the writer effectively maintains neutrality.
The information contained in this article comes from pretty accurate sources. For example when the writer says “The average surface temperature has warmed one degree Fahrenheit (0.6 degrees Celsius) during the last century, according to the National Research Council,” he indicates the information comes from the National Research Council, thus enhances his argument’s reliability. Besides, he cites that his sources of information are the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, commonly referred to as the IPCC, and the EPA, all being dependable sources.
To make his argument cogent, the writer uses specific name of the person. For instance, he states, ["For the last 30 years, there's no way there's anything natural that can explain it," Stephen Schneider, a professor of environmental studies at Stanford University in California, said.] By stating the actual name of the professor, the writer is using the authority of the professor to convince his readers. To make his argument even more persuasive, he says, “Many scientific organizations share Schneider's view, ranging from the national academies of the countries that comprise the G8 to the National Research Council, the American Meteorological Society and the American Geophysical Union.” Again, the writer mentions the names of the official organizations taking, proving the information is authoritative.
If I were to evaluate this writer, I should say his writing is pretty unbiased and that he tries to be informative rather than persuasive. The most obvious reason is that he presents both sides of an argument, thus avoiding partiality. Yet, looking at the overall information, I have come to a conclusion that the writer believes human action caused global warming since he seems to focus more on that point of view, though he surely states some counter argument against it. Most of all, the article ends with, [Exactly how much it's going to warm up, we don't know," Schneider said. "That it's going to warm up? I'd bet anything on that."]. This is his true opinion but he tries to show his readers other side of the issue.
2008년 8월 28일 목요일
Ashlee Shin- Internet
Coral reef need new protection to survive global warming
Coral Reef needs a desperate help with global help. This article provokes the readers to think about the carbon dioxide emission that we produce in daily life, which eventually cause global warming. Also the intention of author for writing this articles is to acknowledge the readers to know the severity of global warming, affecting the environment around us. Again, this article portrays the message that all of us should decrease the use of carbon dioxide emitting substances to save our natural environment, in this case, coral reef. Also I find no evidence of prejudice from this article. The reason for no bias from this article is probably because the subject itself is about global warming, only including the natural and the human nature and their act. In other words, there are no two parties to be biased against; if there is, human beings would be only one to be biased. And in the end, it is evident that global warming crisis is due to people’s fault.
Xcel to Disclose Global Warming Risks
Coral Reef needs a desperate help with global help. This article provokes the readers to think about the carbon dioxide emission that we produce in daily life, which eventually cause global warming. Also the intention of author for writing this articles is to acknowledge the readers to know the severity of global warming, affecting the environment around us. Again, this article portrays the message that all of us should decrease the use of carbon dioxide emitting substances to save our natural environment, in this case, coral reef. Also I find no evidence of prejudice from this article. The reason for no bias from this article is probably because the subject itself is about global warming, only including the natural and the human nature and their act. In other words, there are no two parties to be biased against; if there is, human beings would be only one to be biased. And in the end, it is evident that global warming crisis is due to people’s fault.
Xcel to Disclose Global Warming Risks
The article is from the New York Times, which definitely gives the credibility for society. Personally, the name of the newspaper first gives me trust. This newspaper has online homepage, allowing people in all over the world to have access, and offline physical newspaper. Because the newspaper articles are worldwide open to all people, all articles should have gone through severe censorship before published.
This message is giving the public or specifically, the coal-fired power plants builder, another warning, to be cautious of our spending on the waste matter that harms the globe as a whole.
If I were one of the mass producers of the coal-fired power, I would be cautious of my business, for it is greatly affecting the world.
From my perspective, there is no bias evident in this article. All it does is notifying with the updated information on global warming. Therefore I can conclude that this specific article shows no prejudice against any party.
This message is giving the public or specifically, the coal-fired power plants builder, another warning, to be cautious of our spending on the waste matter that harms the globe as a whole.
If I were one of the mass producers of the coal-fired power, I would be cautious of my business, for it is greatly affecting the world.
From my perspective, there is no bias evident in this article. All it does is notifying with the updated information on global warming. Therefore I can conclude that this specific article shows no prejudice against any party.
2008년 8월 26일 화요일
Global Warming (TV)
http://home.ebs.co.kr/jisike/subject_group/subject_index.jsp?gubun=content&gno=92
The video I found in the Internet was a short clip that was televised on EBS, a national channel of Korean television. It was mainly talking about the concerns of global warming, and as a result what may happen to the polar bears that live in the North Pole. The video clip did not directly talk about global warming, but talked about how rapidly the glacier has been melting for the past decades due to the global warming. Which leads us to the fact that there are not enough areas for the polar bears to live. The video was also promoting the fact that the reason these kinds of natural issues are occurring is because of human beings, and that it is our responsibility to solve these problems.
Even though the video was not even five minutes long, I thought it was effective enough to enlighten the viewers and provide them a message. However, the part that I found interesting was that the video talked about how serious global warming by taking the polar bears as an example. The video chose the polar bears as a medium that refers to the victims of global warming. There are positive effects about it, but at the same time negative effects exist too. By using polar bears, which are friendly and be-loved animals, the audience can relate to the issue more easily. In addition, it catches the attention of the spectators by using cute video clips and photos of the polar bears. However, I also thought that the video was focusing too much on the polar bears that it did not really speak about global warming which is causing everything. The video should have provide some kind of information about global warming, in instance how can we stop global warming, or any counter plans to save the polar bears. It only discussed about how the polar bears were suffering from global warming and provided information like how much glacier melt through the past and how many polar bears died, which arouses the viewers attention. Anyways, I thought it would have be better if they mentioned about the global warming more.
Jennifer Shin
The video I found in the Internet was a short clip that was televised on EBS, a national channel of Korean television. It was mainly talking about the concerns of global warming, and as a result what may happen to the polar bears that live in the North Pole. The video clip did not directly talk about global warming, but talked about how rapidly the glacier has been melting for the past decades due to the global warming. Which leads us to the fact that there are not enough areas for the polar bears to live. The video was also promoting the fact that the reason these kinds of natural issues are occurring is because of human beings, and that it is our responsibility to solve these problems.
Even though the video was not even five minutes long, I thought it was effective enough to enlighten the viewers and provide them a message. However, the part that I found interesting was that the video talked about how serious global warming by taking the polar bears as an example. The video chose the polar bears as a medium that refers to the victims of global warming. There are positive effects about it, but at the same time negative effects exist too. By using polar bears, which are friendly and be-loved animals, the audience can relate to the issue more easily. In addition, it catches the attention of the spectators by using cute video clips and photos of the polar bears. However, I also thought that the video was focusing too much on the polar bears that it did not really speak about global warming which is causing everything. The video should have provide some kind of information about global warming, in instance how can we stop global warming, or any counter plans to save the polar bears. It only discussed about how the polar bears were suffering from global warming and provided information like how much glacier melt through the past and how many polar bears died, which arouses the viewers attention. Anyways, I thought it would have be better if they mentioned about the global warming more.
Jennifer Shin
2008년 8월 24일 일요일
Reflection
Of the various forms of mass media, I feel that for me, the Internet is the most influential. It might not come as a surprise, considering I am a teenager in the Age of Information. However, it is true; the Internet has become a medium that is inseparable to our everyday lives. Not only do I use the Internet for entertainment, but I use it for my academics as well. As many schools today now require students to work on assignments by computer, it is natural that youths now a day use the Internet to search information, write papers, and get accustomed to computers.
I also use the Internet for entertainment as well. I read news articles on the web, listen to music on websites. I sometimes watch movies and post notes on blogs. Although some people today might be concerned that kids today might get addicted to computers, I can assure you that I have very healthy computer habits. It might be true that youths can be exposed to unhealthy information through the Internet, and there is always the danger of getting your personal information stolen and exposed by hackers. However, it cannot be denied the internet is convenient and fast, and that you can get almost any kind of information you need. That is why I consider that the Internet is without a doubt a medium that makes my life richer.
By Jennifer Shin
I also use the Internet for entertainment as well. I read news articles on the web, listen to music on websites. I sometimes watch movies and post notes on blogs. Although some people today might be concerned that kids today might get addicted to computers, I can assure you that I have very healthy computer habits. It might be true that youths can be exposed to unhealthy information through the Internet, and there is always the danger of getting your personal information stolen and exposed by hackers. However, it cannot be denied the internet is convenient and fast, and that you can get almost any kind of information you need. That is why I consider that the Internet is without a doubt a medium that makes my life richer.
By Jennifer Shin
The Radio
Radio transmits signals that carry information systematically by changing some properties of the radiated waves, such as amplitude, frequency, or phase. The signals are then converted into sound that carries information. Radio can be used in three different fields: electromagnetic waves and experimentation; wireless communication and technical development; and radio broadcasting and commercialization. Today, radio takes many forms such as radio broadcasting, wireless networks and mobile communications of all types. Before the television was invented, commercial radio broadcasts included not only news and music but also several forms of entertainment like oral dramas. Radio is unique among methods of dramatic presentation in that its only medium is sound.
Jennifer Shin
Jennifer Shin
Ashlee Shin
TV broadcasting
The Television broadcasting is a combination of diverse news events and other social information, which includes sports coverage, weather forecasts, traffic reports, commentary, and other material that the broadcast. The television is the most widely known medium, for it also incorporates the visual to aid the audiences.
Radio
The radio is one of the mediums, which is used to transfer discussion and broadcast of news. It is available both in local and syndicated forms. Because radio is carried through satellite radio networks, at some occasion radio signal is weak, or easily distracted by other radio frequency.
Books
Books are written medium of media. It is the most reliable resource, because all books must go trough examination before publicly printed. Also books are prominent material for older people these days, because they are tangible when compared to other technological medium such as Internet.
Film
Out of all media medium, films are the most profound way of portraying the matter. Recordings of images make films. These days, animated techniques and special effects play major role in film business.
Out of the entire mass communication medium, film and television influences me the most. Those two mediums are the most frequently interacted substances for me, especially. They provoke me to think differently from my old perspective, which in a way is innovating myself.
I enjoy watching movies whenever they are on the theatre. I keep myself updated even on the Internet for upcoming movies, whether Hollywood movies or underground. Even if the movie doesn't seem to portray any of the profound thought provoking themes, there always exists at least one lesson for us to take in. Yes, there are movies that are rated restricted; there are contents that must be dealt to give the society a moral. Moreover there are other kinds of movies that give such profound meanings that are most of the time, extremely elusive. And I enjoy pondering on such ideas even after the movie is done playing. I also consider each factors of the movie valuable, for there must be purpose for inserting features.
Furthermore, television is the medium that I interact almost everyday, whether online, or physical television. With visuals and sound combined, it greatly affects myself as well as others. Also television is always on everywhere, especially in Korea. Moreover, there are numerous programs that supplement the viewers’ need for information all the time. There are more than 200 television channels that are on all the time. Therefore, television broadcastings are up to date as it is with Internet online broadcasting. They continuously update with the information that are happening with the world. The satellite also becomes the most important factor here. Satellite shooting information from one side of the Earth to the very opposite side of the Earth simultaneously is powerful in this media field.
The Television broadcasting is a combination of diverse news events and other social information, which includes sports coverage, weather forecasts, traffic reports, commentary, and other material that the broadcast. The television is the most widely known medium, for it also incorporates the visual to aid the audiences.
Radio
The radio is one of the mediums, which is used to transfer discussion and broadcast of news. It is available both in local and syndicated forms. Because radio is carried through satellite radio networks, at some occasion radio signal is weak, or easily distracted by other radio frequency.
Books
Books are written medium of media. It is the most reliable resource, because all books must go trough examination before publicly printed. Also books are prominent material for older people these days, because they are tangible when compared to other technological medium such as Internet.
Film
Out of all media medium, films are the most profound way of portraying the matter. Recordings of images make films. These days, animated techniques and special effects play major role in film business.
Out of the entire mass communication medium, film and television influences me the most. Those two mediums are the most frequently interacted substances for me, especially. They provoke me to think differently from my old perspective, which in a way is innovating myself.
I enjoy watching movies whenever they are on the theatre. I keep myself updated even on the Internet for upcoming movies, whether Hollywood movies or underground. Even if the movie doesn't seem to portray any of the profound thought provoking themes, there always exists at least one lesson for us to take in. Yes, there are movies that are rated restricted; there are contents that must be dealt to give the society a moral. Moreover there are other kinds of movies that give such profound meanings that are most of the time, extremely elusive. And I enjoy pondering on such ideas even after the movie is done playing. I also consider each factors of the movie valuable, for there must be purpose for inserting features.
Furthermore, television is the medium that I interact almost everyday, whether online, or physical television. With visuals and sound combined, it greatly affects myself as well as others. Also television is always on everywhere, especially in Korea. Moreover, there are numerous programs that supplement the viewers’ need for information all the time. There are more than 200 television channels that are on all the time. Therefore, television broadcastings are up to date as it is with Internet online broadcasting. They continuously update with the information that are happening with the world. The satellite also becomes the most important factor here. Satellite shooting information from one side of the Earth to the very opposite side of the Earth simultaneously is powerful in this media field.
2008년 8월 23일 토요일
Reflection- media
Jadie Kim
The most influential medium for me is music. I enjoy listening to Neo Punk or Emo- band music because their melody and lyrics are so compelling. They often convey a feeling of revolt and aggression which I always wanted to shout out to the world. Due to the exposure to this particular music, my eyes opened to the dark side of the world. I realized that the world was not so pure after all; it was full of deterioration and vice.
It may sound ironic but listening to their violent language and shrieks gave me peace of mind. I think Neo punk and Emo style of music is especially appealing because it statisfies the essential human desire of revolution or disobidience. Also, the fact that I was an emotional teenager when I first listened to Neo-Punk may explain why I was particulary attracted to it.
The most influential medium for me is music. I enjoy listening to Neo Punk or Emo- band music because their melody and lyrics are so compelling. They often convey a feeling of revolt and aggression which I always wanted to shout out to the world. Due to the exposure to this particular music, my eyes opened to the dark side of the world. I realized that the world was not so pure after all; it was full of deterioration and vice.
It may sound ironic but listening to their violent language and shrieks gave me peace of mind. I think Neo punk and Emo style of music is especially appealing because it statisfies the essential human desire of revolution or disobidience. Also, the fact that I was an emotional teenager when I first listened to Neo-Punk may explain why I was particulary attracted to it.
The Internet
Jadie Kim
The Internet is a global network which interconnects all the computer networks across the Continent using fiber-optic cables and wireless connections. It also provides the Internet users with a vast environment for e-mail, web resources, online chat and games, and so on. Nowdays millions of people in the world have the access to the Internet. Using the Internet Protocol, the users can send data to one another freely. Each computer has a distict IP address which indentifies itself from other computers in the world. The Internet is very useful for its up-to-date technology and its vast source of information which allowed me to find the definition of the Internet itself! However, one of the most controversial issues that have recently risen is that people exploit anonymity of the Internet for an imposture or verbal attacks against a person.
The Internet is a global network which interconnects all the computer networks across the Continent using fiber-optic cables and wireless connections. It also provides the Internet users with a vast environment for e-mail, web resources, online chat and games, and so on. Nowdays millions of people in the world have the access to the Internet. Using the Internet Protocol, the users can send data to one another freely. Each computer has a distict IP address which indentifies itself from other computers in the world. The Internet is very useful for its up-to-date technology and its vast source of information which allowed me to find the definition of the Internet itself! However, one of the most controversial issues that have recently risen is that people exploit anonymity of the Internet for an imposture or verbal attacks against a person.
2008년 8월 20일 수요일
What is Mass Media?
Mass media, also known as mass communication, is a particular media that was devised to reach a larger audience or market. The mass media, although has been existing for a long time, was actually called 'mass media' for the first time in the 1920s when new technology such as printing and recording allowed massive duplication of materials. However, due to the expansion of digital communication technology such as cell phone, and Digital Multimedia Broadcasting (DMB), the primary definition of mass media is obscure.
Lane, Beth. "What is Mass Media?". 08/21/08 http://medialiteracy.suite101.com/article.cfm/what_is_mass_media_.
"Mass media". Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 08/21/08.
Lane, Beth. "What is Mass Media?". 08/21/08 http://medialiteracy.suite101.com/article.cfm/what_is_mass_media_.
"Mass media". Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 08/21/08
2008년 8월 19일 화요일
Biography of SSK
Jennifer Shin
I was born in New Haven, Connecticut in the year 1990, July 1st. I lived there for a while and came to Korea when I was six years old. At the first time it was hard to adapt the new environment and language. Communication was the hardest part for me, but I made it anyways. Even though my Korean was not that good, I was sent to a public Korean school. It was hard for me at the first time but I made some friends and pretty much enjoyed my years in Korean school. One of the biggest changes in my life was coming to TCIS. Although I was born in the states I attended Korean elementary, junior high, and high schools for my whole life. Suddenly going to a English speaking school was a big switch for me. There are some parts I like about this school and some parts I don't, but I stopped missing my Korean school life anymore.
Jadie Kim
I was born in Texas and I lived there for 5 years. Then I moved to Korea and stayed here until 7th grade. After that I went back to the states and lived in New York and California. I did not like living in the states because I was too far away from my hometown and felt like I was losing my identity. Now attending TCIS, an international school in Korea, I am much more assured and statiesfied with myself. The great part about TCIS is that I don't have to try to act like a 'Pro-American' anymore because TCIS repects me as a Korean American who loves Korea so much that sometimes appears to despise the US! Haha....
Ashlee Shin
Born in Los Angeles, California in 1990.08.30.
I came back to Korea when infant! And ever since I lived in Korea. I attended Korean elementary school, and transferred to small foreign school at my hometown, called Jeonbuk Foreign School. Then I came to TCIS during the second semester of 8th grade. Currently I am a dorm student, at Stone dorm.
I love milk… and….. I love my life just the way it is, assignments pouring down on me as if I’m standing in the middle of the sea shore with waves!:)
Last thing, I would like to make my senior year the most memorable year at TCIS.
I was born in New Haven, Connecticut in the year 1990, July 1st. I lived there for a while and came to Korea when I was six years old. At the first time it was hard to adapt the new environment and language. Communication was the hardest part for me, but I made it anyways. Even though my Korean was not that good, I was sent to a public Korean school. It was hard for me at the first time but I made some friends and pretty much enjoyed my years in Korean school. One of the biggest changes in my life was coming to TCIS. Although I was born in the states I attended Korean elementary, junior high, and high schools for my whole life. Suddenly going to a English speaking school was a big switch for me. There are some parts I like about this school and some parts I don't, but I stopped missing my Korean school life anymore.
Jadie Kim
I was born in Texas and I lived there for 5 years. Then I moved to Korea and stayed here until 7th grade. After that I went back to the states and lived in New York and California. I did not like living in the states because I was too far away from my hometown and felt like I was losing my identity. Now attending TCIS, an international school in Korea, I am much more assured and statiesfied with myself. The great part about TCIS is that I don't have to try to act like a 'Pro-American' anymore because TCIS repects me as a Korean American who loves Korea so much that sometimes appears to despise the US! Haha....
Ashlee Shin
Born in Los Angeles, California in 1990.08.30.
I came back to Korea when infant! And ever since I lived in Korea. I attended Korean elementary school, and transferred to small foreign school at my hometown, called Jeonbuk Foreign School. Then I came to TCIS during the second semester of 8th grade. Currently I am a dorm student, at Stone dorm.
I love milk… and….. I love my life just the way it is, assignments pouring down on me as if I’m standing in the middle of the sea shore with waves!:)
Last thing, I would like to make my senior year the most memorable year at TCIS.
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