On 11 August 2009, I learnt Autobiography and biography. A autobiography of Nelson Mandela depicts his objection over Apartheid system practiced in South Africa. His terrifying experience while being a prisoner in Robben Island opened up my eyes about his struggle to abolish this system. He was willing to ignore the long trousers that he got he was the only prisoner who was given that trousers. He insisted that “all African prisoner must have (that) long trousers.”
It is quite obvious that this type of text broadens my reading experience and it offers more forms of literary works that can be used in the classroom. Autobiography is written by a person to depict his life and character and it contains deflection and reflection. I am also well aware that autobiography is meant for public audience.
Next, we were asked to provide activities that will be suitable for classroom use. A friend of mine suggested that we can organize a field trip to Pudu prison and another classmate voiced out her opinion that we can asks the students to find other heroes who fights for the same reason (freedom). Stages a sketch to depict a scene in the text will also be a good activity to be conducted in the classroom.
After that, the class continued with biographies. Miss Dzeelfa told us that one of the reasons why reading biographies should be incorporated in the class is it exposes students to as many genres as possible. In our handouts, it is mentioned that a teacher named Chandler believes that reading biographies is important for students to realize that heroes and other people of importance were not born with all they needed to be successful.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Monday, August 10, 2009
edu 3234 marginalized literature: minority groups
On August 8 2009, we learnt about marginalized literature. For me, it is inevitable for us to be fair to all. There will be groups of people which we might leave unnoticed. Surely, pity on them as their works are being abandoned. However, I think marginalized works portrays issues which will be an eye-opener to us as we have never heard or experienced such situation and this works of literature helps the world to ‘see’ their problems and maybe try to find their solution.
In the class, we were taught about the works of African American like Langston Hughes and works portrays the lifestyle of Red Indians. I find that Langston Hughes who was born from inter-racial marriage also faced the same problem as the African American. It is a shame that people tend to judge people by the skin colour. This will only bring the social gap far apart. I am worried of what will happen next if we, the people of the world still stick to that stigma. Obviously, this world will get worse.
In the class, we were taught about the works of African American like Langston Hughes and works portrays the lifestyle of Red Indians. I find that Langston Hughes who was born from inter-racial marriage also faced the same problem as the African American. It is a shame that people tend to judge people by the skin colour. This will only bring the social gap far apart. I am worried of what will happen next if we, the people of the world still stick to that stigma. Obviously, this world will get worse.
Friday, August 7, 2009
edu3234 pyramus and thisbe
Today, July 14, we had so much fun during our class. Miss Dzeelfa asked us to come out with a dialogue for the scene P discovered that T died. Many groups doing excellent works by adding humour into the acting. Seeing Iskandar as a girl really made me laughed, he swayed his hand while walking and I cannot believe my eyes as I saw his hard calluses hands swayed. His movement also seemed awkward. Jolyne’s group performance is also great as its name says, ‘China 5’. It was named after Jackson 5. Still I am surprised with MJ’s influence towards my classmate although he died almost two weeks now.
My group was named after the virus H1N2, which begin to spread all over Malaysia. I did love the name, “H1N2, maybe it should be harmless virus which bring happiness to us. I truly impressed with everybody’s hard effort to produce a marvellous job during our tutorial. I also heard a classmate of mine said that she totally enjoyed this class. Hopefully this enjoyment continues throughout this semester. I am waiting for more surprises...
My group was named after the virus H1N2, which begin to spread all over Malaysia. I did love the name, “H1N2, maybe it should be harmless virus which bring happiness to us. I truly impressed with everybody’s hard effort to produce a marvellous job during our tutorial. I also heard a classmate of mine said that she totally enjoyed this class. Hopefully this enjoyment continues throughout this semester. I am waiting for more surprises...
edu 3234: sara and the wedding
On 16 July 2007, we learnt about position paper. Actually, before the class begin, I did not know how to write a position paper because I have never written that before. I felt glad right now since I had clearer picture on how to decide on the title. In the class we were given two texts on Si Tenggang’s Homecoming and Sara and the Wedding. Then, we were asked to answer a few questions about the story ‘Sara and the Wedding’. The questions asked about the profession of Sara, Sara’s behaviour before and now in physical, her attitude towards marriage and the attitude of people around her towards marriage. When finished reading the text, I felt embarrassed as it portrays a woman’s sexual desire. I felt like I want to hide my face under the table.
Then, we tried to come up with a thesis statement for this story. We were given examples of thesis statement as our guidance. Every group wrote the result of the discussion on the white board and we discussed the chosen thesis statements whether they are good or not. Our class ended after we finished the discussion.
Then, we tried to come up with a thesis statement for this story. We were given examples of thesis statement as our guidance. Every group wrote the result of the discussion on the white board and we discussed the chosen thesis statements whether they are good or not. Our class ended after we finished the discussion.
edu3234: project paper ( Ist meeting with Dr. Arshad)
My group member consists of 9 people including me. Mimi, Yin Chean, MinHui, Auni, Geeta and me managed to attend the first meeting. The other two members went back home .We met at 9am today at Bilik Am FPP. We discussed about our project paper which will contribute 40 percent of our overall marks for this course. I asked whether I can use the same text as my position paper and Dr. Arshad said that he has no problem with it. He insisted us to put quotation for our research papers or else he will penalize us for it. He also suggested us to make comparison between two texts in our task. Dr. Arshad wanted to see our first draft in two week’s time.
At 11am today, Auni and I went to FPP library to search for the suitable materials. Unfortunately I left my pendrive at my room so I just jot down the important and useful points in a piece of paper. Hopefully, I will manage to retrieve all the info later. Right now I am having problem in trying to connect the theme in Barn Burning with the theme of A Rose for Emily but until now, I have no idea how to make the idea tally each other. I have read at a website which commented that these two texts actually portrayed the conflict within one self. I think the best way to do it is by asking for Miss Dzeelfa or my friends’ opinion. Who knows maybe I can gain new insights from them.
At 11am today, Auni and I went to FPP library to search for the suitable materials. Unfortunately I left my pendrive at my room so I just jot down the important and useful points in a piece of paper. Hopefully, I will manage to retrieve all the info later. Right now I am having problem in trying to connect the theme in Barn Burning with the theme of A Rose for Emily but until now, I have no idea how to make the idea tally each other. I have read at a website which commented that these two texts actually portrayed the conflict within one self. I think the best way to do it is by asking for Miss Dzeelfa or my friends’ opinion. Who knows maybe I can gain new insights from them.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
edu3234 feminist writing
Feminisms poem by Hilary Tham and Erica Jong portrays woman’s pride. The puberty experienced by women is portrayed in poem “Becoming a Woman.” This poem should be read by both genders since it will definitely benefit them. For men, they will understand the process women undergo in their life and for women they may learn something new from this feminisms works. A married woman’s feeling also can be discovered in feminisms works as in Erica Jong’s poem “For My Husband”.
In sum, marginalized literature should be acknowledged by people around the world. After all, up until now most works’ published are not centred around women, thus women’s issues are seldom being portrayed in literature texts. The society should appreciate feminisms writing as it provides variety of literary texts to be read on.
In sum, marginalized literature should be acknowledged by people around the world. After all, up until now most works’ published are not centred around women, thus women’s issues are seldom being portrayed in literature texts. The society should appreciate feminisms writing as it provides variety of literary texts to be read on.
Friday, July 24, 2009
edu 3234 zoo story
On 21 July 2009, Dr Jaya entered our class and promoted ICELT, a conference organized by him. I do not think I managed to go there since I have already faced financial problem. After all, I felt so embarrassed to ask money from my sister. I need to carefully organize my budget for this semester so that the money would be enough until this semester ends. Miss Dzeelfa started the class quite late this evening. She discussed on the text I received earlier this morning. After the first reading, I failed to make sense of the story. I am also unable to understand the gist of idea of it. Then, Miss Dzeelfa’s explanation about the playwright made me realized that I have heard of the name Edward Albee before. He is the one who wrote ‘The Sandbox’, a play that I learnt in the previous semester. Edward Albee is famous for his theatre of absurd.
On the second reading of the reading, I managed to trace a few important details in the play and i felt relieved that I finally understood the storyline of this play. Then, we were asked by Miss Dzeelfa to create three supporting details from the text to support a given thesis statement, “Jerry’s death signifies the birth of his pride and dignity.”At first, my group was able to find two supporting details to support it. Fortunately before the presentation started, a group member of mine suggested the line that is suitable as the third supporting detail.
The last part of the lesson is the discussion of the questions stated by Miss Dzeelfa in the handouts given. For me, it is silly to create a scene in which you force somebody to kill you. Life is so precious and we should not end our life like that. After all, I think Edward Albee is such a brilliant person since he managed to come out with that story. The unexpected event is beyond my thinking.
On the second reading of the reading, I managed to trace a few important details in the play and i felt relieved that I finally understood the storyline of this play. Then, we were asked by Miss Dzeelfa to create three supporting details from the text to support a given thesis statement, “Jerry’s death signifies the birth of his pride and dignity.”At first, my group was able to find two supporting details to support it. Fortunately before the presentation started, a group member of mine suggested the line that is suitable as the third supporting detail.
The last part of the lesson is the discussion of the questions stated by Miss Dzeelfa in the handouts given. For me, it is silly to create a scene in which you force somebody to kill you. Life is so precious and we should not end our life like that. After all, I think Edward Albee is such a brilliant person since he managed to come out with that story. The unexpected event is beyond my thinking.
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