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Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
"The media has made morality almost a thing of the past." How true is this in your country?
Qing Huang's thoughts... (2T23)
Morality is the social fabric upon which we build out civilisation. It is the foundation that all things, including media, rests on. Media can never replace morality as the pillar of society. What media can do is to strengthen morality, or in certain cases, shift the position of this pillar.
Media serves as a moral compass to society, through its power in drawing attention of masses to specific incidents which infringe upon the sacred grounds of morality, condemning the trespassers. In the daily news, we often read about criminals trials and watch television programmes depicting criminals being brought to justice. In this sense, media strengthens morality by constantly reminding us right from wrong...Media has effectively helped society to discern right from wrong strengthening the grounds of morality.
While some forms of unconventional media glorifies deviance, such provocative forms of art are actually based on the audience being discerning. Movies and books which explore concepts of violence and promiscuity thrive only because they are deviation from convention, hence attract curious individuals seeking a break from reality. Despite exalting such taboo acts, they stem from the premise that they are wrong in nature, thereby unwittingly strengthening the moral pillar of society. While a stray soul or two may have their minds corrupted, the educated and discerning audience will be able to wake from the alternative reality and back into socially accepted behaviour.
We must also examine the deeper concept of morality. Morality is relative and often, is what the society decides it to be. Historical evidence shows that every generation thinks that the younger generation are more morally corrupt, regardless of the influence, or even existence of media.
Ed: Mature ideas and argument. Could also consider how morality is an inherent part of human consciousness--ingrained in our biology. Examples should respond to Singapore more specifically.
Morality is the social fabric upon which we build out civilisation. It is the foundation that all things, including media, rests on. Media can never replace morality as the pillar of society. What media can do is to strengthen morality, or in certain cases, shift the position of this pillar.
Media serves as a moral compass to society, through its power in drawing attention of masses to specific incidents which infringe upon the sacred grounds of morality, condemning the trespassers. In the daily news, we often read about criminals trials and watch television programmes depicting criminals being brought to justice. In this sense, media strengthens morality by constantly reminding us right from wrong...Media has effectively helped society to discern right from wrong strengthening the grounds of morality.
While some forms of unconventional media glorifies deviance, such provocative forms of art are actually based on the audience being discerning. Movies and books which explore concepts of violence and promiscuity thrive only because they are deviation from convention, hence attract curious individuals seeking a break from reality. Despite exalting such taboo acts, they stem from the premise that they are wrong in nature, thereby unwittingly strengthening the moral pillar of society. While a stray soul or two may have their minds corrupted, the educated and discerning audience will be able to wake from the alternative reality and back into socially accepted behaviour.
We must also examine the deeper concept of morality. Morality is relative and often, is what the society decides it to be. Historical evidence shows that every generation thinks that the younger generation are more morally corrupt, regardless of the influence, or even existence of media.
Ed: Mature ideas and argument. Could also consider how morality is an inherent part of human consciousness--ingrained in our biology. Examples should respond to Singapore more specifically.
Critiquing Poetry Criticism
The following commentaries are explication of single poems written for other audiences/purposes in mind; They, therefore, DO NOT meet examination requirements. Nevertheless, there are qualities to be learnt from these samples:
From the Mid-Year Examination
Q1A
"The Snow Man". Steven, Wallace.
"Desert Places". Frost, Robert.
Q1B
"Counting the Beats". Graves, Robert.
"Time Passing, Beloved". Davie, Donald.
(Mentions Davie's poem briefly, but explains sound patterning really well)
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From the Mid-Year Examination
Q1A
"The Snow Man". Steven, Wallace.
"Desert Places". Frost, Robert.
Q1B
"Counting the Beats". Graves, Robert.
"Time Passing, Beloved". Davie, Donald.
(Mentions Davie's poem briefly, but explains sound patterning really well)
Post your comments to... earn Brownie Points!
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
GP A&E (Part 2)
"Please help. I only have 2 weeks left to the Prelims and I still don't know anything about the world?"
Answer:
Refer to the GP Revision Package and prepare the essential areas indicated in "Core Notes"
"I've done that, but I still need content!"
Answer:
If you're really desperate, try http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/
FRONTLINE/World is a national public TV series that turns its lens on the global community, covering countries and cultures rarely seen on American television.
Answer:
Refer to the GP Revision Package and prepare the essential areas indicated in "Core Notes"
"I've done that, but I still need content!"
Answer:
If you're really desperate, try http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/
FRONTLINE/World is a national public TV series that turns its lens on the global community, covering countries and cultures rarely seen on American television.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Prelim Timetable
Monday
31 August 2009
H1 Geography 1
3 h
0800 h – 1100 h
H2 Physics 2
1 h 15 m
1300 h – 1415 h
31 August 2009
H1 Geography 1
3 h
0800 h – 1100 h
H2 Physics 2
1 h 15 m
1300 h – 1415 h
Tues--Teachers' Day Celebration
Wednesday
2 September 2009
General Paper 1 & 2
3 h 15m
0800 h – 1115 h
Thursday
Thursday
3 September 2009
H2 Economics 2
2 h 15 m
0800 h – 1015 h
H2 Mathematics 1
3 h
1300 h – 1600 h
Friday
H2 Economics 2
2 h 15 m
0800 h – 1015 h
H2 Mathematics 1
3 h
1300 h – 1600 h
Friday
4 September 2009
H2 Literature 1
3 h
1400 h – 1700 h
H1 Literature 1
3 h
1400 h – 1700 h
H2 Literature 1
3 h
1400 h – 1700 h
H1 Literature 1
3 h
1400 h – 1700 h
September Study Break
Monday
14 September 2009
H1 China Studies in English
3 h
0800 h – 1100 h
H2 Economics 1
2 h 15 m
1300 h – 1515 h
14 September 2009
H1 China Studies in English
3 h
0800 h – 1100 h
H2 Economics 1
2 h 15 m
1300 h – 1515 h
Wednesday
16 September 2009
H2 Mathematics 2
3 h
0800 h – 1100 h
H2 Literature 4
3 h
1300 h – 1600 h
H2 Mathematics 2
3 h
0800 h – 1100 h
H2 Literature 4
3 h
1300 h – 1600 h
Thursday
17 September 2009
H2 Physics 3
2 h
0800 h – 1000 h
H2 Physics 3
2 h
0800 h – 1000 h
Friday
18 September 2009
CL B/ML B
2 h
0800 h – 1000 h
CLB/ MLB LC
45 m
1015 h – 1100 h
H2 Physics 1
1 h 15 m
1400 h – 1515 h
Friday, August 7, 2009
After National Day
Dear 2T12,
These are the administrative matters which need to be taken care of when we meet each other on Tuesday:
1. Appreciation Ceremony
Please assemble in the hall on Tuesday by 7:40am.
JC2s will be seated in a single file in front of the temporary stage.
If you are a student leader and will be receiving an appreciation certificate, please bring your tie.
2. Testimonial form
I hope to start writing your testimonials soon. Please submit the template to Victoria on Tuesday. Remember, the more information you give me, the more accurate my portrayal of you will be.
3. School Climate Survey
4. Literature Assignment
Please complete this over the National Day long weekend. Do spend some time thinking about how you could argue your case. Your evidence should cover Vol 1-3. Remember to do close textual analysis.
Have a effective break!
These are the administrative matters which need to be taken care of when we meet each other on Tuesday:
1. Appreciation Ceremony
Please assemble in the hall on Tuesday by 7:40am.
JC2s will be seated in a single file in front of the temporary stage.
If you are a student leader and will be receiving an appreciation certificate, please bring your tie.
2. Testimonial form
I hope to start writing your testimonials soon. Please submit the template to Victoria on Tuesday. Remember, the more information you give me, the more accurate my portrayal of you will be.
3. School Climate Survey
Every JC2 student will do a survey for MOE reflecting your experience in CJC. Your class will do it on:
Thurs (Odd)
13-Aug-09
1.30 pm
F5-005
1 student taking CLB @ 2.10 pm (F4-005)
Please inform your subject tutor that you won't be able to attend remedial/extra lessons during this slot.Thurs (Odd)
13-Aug-09
1.30 pm
F5-005
1 student taking CLB @ 2.10 pm (F4-005)
4. Literature Assignment
Please complete this over the National Day long weekend. Do spend some time thinking about how you could argue your case. Your evidence should cover Vol 1-3. Remember to do close textual analysis.
Have a effective break!
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