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Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Speaking in tongues
Prompt: What did medieval linguist Antonio de Nebrija mean when he told Queen Isabella that: “language is the perfect instrument of empire?” How has language contributed to colonial power? Focus on a specific example.
What I think when Antonio de Nebrija meant when he told Queen Isabella "Language is a perfect instrument of empire?" is that a language is a powerful tool that can closely resemble as an army and can be used for the purposes of winning a war. How might this be possible? Well, Max Weinreich once said that "Language is a dialect with an army and a navy." This helps further prove my point that any battle can be won through speech, the right motivation given to soldiers or manipulation used is a classic way in which people have won wars. Most notable people who use the power of language to win battles are politicians they succeed by convincing the public to side with them rather than against, this causes an advantage that can only be caused by the skill of language. Take for example Hitler an infamous leader who conquered most of Europe, he was notorious for his public speaking his speeches were heartfelt and always were a convincer for the public, with his talent to be able to connect with the public with his speeches he rose to power. So when Antonio de Nebrija says "Language is the perfect instrument of empire?", he truly means that with language is notable key to which leads to victory.
Monday, November 21, 2016
Hour Choice- Never Follows
The production of this ad shows that it was during the 21st century and is taking place in the modern age. It portrays a bride that is separating herself from the expectations of society. Too many people weddings are important it solidifies the bond between the two partners, so when she decided to separate herself from the expectation she was in many people's eyes was disrespecting the event. However, there is no code in which forces the bride to come in proper shoes. There for she kind of breaks that barrier of judgment and says that I don't follow rules hence the slogan "Never Follow." The ad had wordplay as "Hour Choice" can be read as "Our choice" so that word play contributes to the appeal of freedom choice as portrayed in this ad. The structure of this ad is very elegant and is very carefully put into place. Firstly the light is shining onto the character as she directly looks at the audience implying that someone is taking a picture of her and she is aware, she also seems a bit of guilt and relief implying she is a runaway bride as it may explain the person taking the picture could possibly be the person she is running away with. The bottom side there is a design of watches showing off the companies designs and is used to fill the free space on the bottom corner. The font size is carefully chosen as well as the slogan "Never Follow" is in a very thin font like it's a scribble this is intentional as it is trying to imitate graffiti to make it more appealing to a more to the more rebellious generation.
Wednesday, November 16, 2016
Pitch Reflection
What main appeals did you use in your pitch? Why did you decide they would be the most effective?
For my pitch, the main appeals were the specific techniques. I decided that would be the most effective way of persuading the committee to hire us.
What were some specific persuasive techniques you used (include examples) why did you believe these would be effective?
We used 3 specific persuasive techniques that include celebrity, rhetorical question, Experts.
-Celebrity: example hiring Jackie Chan as a spokesperson in Hong Kong so it is more appealing to the general audience of Hong Kong
-Rhetorical question: By questioning the people's choice on their choice of diet with supporting fact that our product has just as much protein and is a healthier option rather than meat it will appeal to their personal diet and emotion.
-Experts: With experts, the same effect as the rhetorical question but will be supported by facts with experts, which will be working closely with us. This will appear as an ethos type of advertisement as it will tell people that since experts are using it then they should too.
How did an awareness of audience and context influence your overall approach to this activity?
Due to the context of this, we had to adjust what is appealing to the context and the people that are living there.
We would have a lengthier presentation with more information and more content, also make it more presentable.
If you were to complete this presentation again, what would you do differently in terms of content and preparation?
Wednesday, November 9, 2016
Advertisement.
For this blog post, I have decided to break down advertisements. There are three aspects that are used in advertisements they include: ethos, pathos, logos.
The advertisement that will be used is
<<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAlyHUWjNjE>>
Ethos: The character is introduced as a very shady rebel/punk that vandalizing property, he comes home and finds his mom waiting for him disappointed with his little sister eating breakfast. He then proceeds to walk to a room with his other little sister hooked up to an IV (intravenous therapy.
Pathos: It then turns to the outside where it shows beautiful artwork that supposedly the main character has done deceiving the audience opinion on him and influences an emotional connection as shown between the bond of the main character and his sister.
The commercial is about promoting a pharmaceutical company named 'Pfizer'.
The advertisement that will be used is
<<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAlyHUWjNjE>>
Ethos: The character is introduced as a very shady rebel/punk that vandalizing property, he comes home and finds his mom waiting for him disappointed with his little sister eating breakfast. He then proceeds to walk to a room with his other little sister hooked up to an IV (intravenous therapy.
Pathos: It then turns to the outside where it shows beautiful artwork that supposedly the main character has done deceiving the audience opinion on him and influences an emotional connection as shown between the bond of the main character and his sister.
The commercial is about promoting a pharmaceutical company named 'Pfizer'.
Saturday, October 15, 2016
A letter to the editor.
Dear editor,
I am writing to you about your article "The English language in peril?". I feel as if though brought up some good points it does not quite support you very well, saying that the English language is a fixed structure that needs to be followed objectifies language to one fixed type of direction and does not let it branch out to different accents and different ways of speaking. I do believe that having broken English is important as it shows the culture of the person as soon as you talk to them and I don't find it asinine that there English is equivalent, understood the point where you have stated that "they are uneducated" but the key problem with this is that a person does not need to know the basic structure of English to be educated there are multiple fields in which people are considered educated that do not require English.
The statement "It’s like saying that any interpretation of history is correct. Facts are facts and words have meaning!". This to me makes no sense as history can not be compared to English. English is more flexible and over time has proven that there are variations that people live by, it is a matter of perspective if you ask someone their perspective on a certain event it might not be completely different to someone else but it won't be the same as everyone else will it. Same for English if you question someone on the way they speak he won't find fault, ignorant as it is his perspective on English as his culture may have been robbed from him.
This has been my perspective on this topic as, with all due respect, infuriates me to see such ignorance.
Thank you,
Hasan Khan
(Article "The English language in peril": https://yalealumnimagazine.com/articles/3739-the-english-language-in-peril)
Source:
"The English Language in Peril?" Yale Alumni Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2016.
I am writing to you about your article "The English language in peril?". I feel as if though brought up some good points it does not quite support you very well, saying that the English language is a fixed structure that needs to be followed objectifies language to one fixed type of direction and does not let it branch out to different accents and different ways of speaking. I do believe that having broken English is important as it shows the culture of the person as soon as you talk to them and I don't find it asinine that there English is equivalent, understood the point where you have stated that "they are uneducated" but the key problem with this is that a person does not need to know the basic structure of English to be educated there are multiple fields in which people are considered educated that do not require English.
The statement "It’s like saying that any interpretation of history is correct. Facts are facts and words have meaning!". This to me makes no sense as history can not be compared to English. English is more flexible and over time has proven that there are variations that people live by, it is a matter of perspective if you ask someone their perspective on a certain event it might not be completely different to someone else but it won't be the same as everyone else will it. Same for English if you question someone on the way they speak he won't find fault, ignorant as it is his perspective on English as his culture may have been robbed from him.
This has been my perspective on this topic as, with all due respect, infuriates me to see such ignorance.
Thank you,
Hasan Khan
(Article "The English language in peril": https://yalealumnimagazine.com/articles/3739-the-english-language-in-peril)
Source:
"The English Language in Peril?" Yale Alumni Magazine. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Oct. 2016.
An interview with Bob Marley.
An interview was conducted in The Rolling Stones headquarters with Bob Marley being interviewed for his new song "Redemption Song" and his album "Uprising", The song is widespread and is spreading peace around many African-American Communities, our interview is based on what he thinks of this situation.
The interview is being conducted by Vince blake in The Rolling Stones headquarters with Bob Marley being interviewed for his effect on the recent widespread of peace in many African-American Communities. (This interview has been modified for better understanding due to Bob Marley's thick Jamaican accent).
Vince Blake: Before we get started I want to thank you on behalf of Rolling Stones for this gracious devotion of time to come and meet with me for this interview.
Bob Marley: No problem man, I am glad to talk about the peace in the world.
Vince Blake: Right, your new song "Redemption Song" talks about "Emancipate yourself from mental slavery". What do you mean when you say this?
Bob Marley: Well I see many politicians talk about improving the world and it's all seems fake to me so what I mean when I say "Emancipate yourself from mental slavery" I mean to set yourself free the oppression because we have been oppressed for many generations and now seeing all my brothers and sisters uniting, makes me proud.
Vince Blake: It very much should, was the song originally intended the African-American community or was its purpose for every community seeking freedom?
Bob Marley: I was mainly meant for African-American community as they are constantly being attacked and having racism thrown at them. But I feel that we are rising above the hate and uprising.
Vince Blake: Speaking of an uprising, the new album "Uprising" is a big hit how do you feel about that and What do you think that the African-American community looks up to you as a source of guidance and leader?
Bob Marley: Success is not what I seek, I seek freedom and liberty for my people, success means nothing to me. for your other question of being a leader, I don't want to be a leader, I am just a man trying to spread peace around the world.
Vince Blake: Alright, another line in your song "Redemption song" the line "None but ourselves can free our mind. Wo! Have no fear for atomic energy". What do you mean by setting ourselves free and having no fear of atomic energy?
Bob Marley: What I mean by it, I mean you are the only one that can free yourself no one in the world can do that for you, the other line "Have no fear for atomic energy" I mean that no one should fear the war and stand up for yourself as that is what is important. The whole purpose was for this song to become an inspiration for my community.
Vince Blake: I see, well thank you for your time again Bob Marley.
Bob Marley: No problem, thanks for having me.
The interview is being conducted by Vince blake in The Rolling Stones headquarters with Bob Marley being interviewed for his effect on the recent widespread of peace in many African-American Communities. (This interview has been modified for better understanding due to Bob Marley's thick Jamaican accent).
Vince Blake: Before we get started I want to thank you on behalf of Rolling Stones for this gracious devotion of time to come and meet with me for this interview.
Bob Marley: No problem man, I am glad to talk about the peace in the world.
Vince Blake: Right, your new song "Redemption Song" talks about "Emancipate yourself from mental slavery". What do you mean when you say this?
Bob Marley: Well I see many politicians talk about improving the world and it's all seems fake to me so what I mean when I say "Emancipate yourself from mental slavery" I mean to set yourself free the oppression because we have been oppressed for many generations and now seeing all my brothers and sisters uniting, makes me proud.
Vince Blake: It very much should, was the song originally intended the African-American community or was its purpose for every community seeking freedom?
Bob Marley: I was mainly meant for African-American community as they are constantly being attacked and having racism thrown at them. But I feel that we are rising above the hate and uprising.
Vince Blake: Speaking of an uprising, the new album "Uprising" is a big hit how do you feel about that and What do you think that the African-American community looks up to you as a source of guidance and leader?
Bob Marley: Success is not what I seek, I seek freedom and liberty for my people, success means nothing to me. for your other question of being a leader, I don't want to be a leader, I am just a man trying to spread peace around the world.
Vince Blake: Alright, another line in your song "Redemption song" the line "None but ourselves can free our mind. Wo! Have no fear for atomic energy". What do you mean by setting ourselves free and having no fear of atomic energy?
Bob Marley: What I mean by it, I mean you are the only one that can free yourself no one in the world can do that for you, the other line "Have no fear for atomic energy" I mean that no one should fear the war and stand up for yourself as that is what is important. The whole purpose was for this song to become an inspiration for my community.
Vince Blake: I see, well thank you for your time again Bob Marley.
Bob Marley: No problem, thanks for having me.
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