Coming into this class in the beginning, I was intrigued and excited about blogging all my papers. I've taken other english classes before and the standard policies of submitting written documents for grading became a dull process. That is when I read the syllabus posted and that we're going to be operating on a virtual medium, blogspot.com, I was thrilled.
However, it was harder than I thought it would be. Immediately in my first blog, I realized there were plenty of grammar and spelling errors. I was so used to the Microsoft spell check that I just kept typing without realizing my mistakes. I had to go back and check my spelling and grammar, making sure everything was correct.
As I continue blogging, I found myself hesitating to type what I want to say. Knowing that my classmates can have access to "graded work," was kind of intimidating. It almost became a competition, to see who can blog the better blog. So I pulled up Microsoft Word and typed my entire blog there with the thought that I will turn this in paper. Then copy and paste it to blogspot.com. Eventually by my second blog, I just decided to go with it. However, due to my awareness, I proof-read my blog to see if their is a coherent flow of ideas.
Thus, blogging had forced me to really know what I am typing as well as typing it correctly and logically.
Although the experience of blogging was enjoyable, the absence of a prompt was not. I understand that we were to blog on whatever that is relevant to what we were discussing in class. However, with so many options, I found it hard to choose. I also found it hard to provide a in-depth analysis of some topics due to my inexperiences with some of them.
My group project on Americansingles.com required a lot of time and effort outside of class but it was part of the enjoyable experiences in this class. I learned a lot about the assumptions of ideologies and the impact of technology and the media.
Overall, this was a great and challenging class and it has definitely improve my writing experience.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Reputation
The term Reputation has a long way in history dating back to the 15th century. It's meaning taken from Oxford English Dictionary (OED) is, "computation, consideration, of action." It's root word, Repute, means an opinion or estimate. In it's earliest history, Reputation is used an opinion or view of one about something.
In C1380, it is noted that reputation is actually "reputacion." In 1386,"He is, as by commune opinion, Yholde the lasse in reputacion." He's (the subject here) reputation, is held or determine by opinion. In C1533, "They..traytorously beleeued in their hartes, that the kinge..was no lenger rightfull king of this realme, in the reputacion of almightie god." Here it clearly shows that the king is no longer an "opinion" or supposedly an representation of God.
In addition,in c1440, "He shall be in Reputacion as a fool," indicates that "he" is the fool or supposedly the fool by opinion.
However, in 1563, reputacion transits to reputation. The term reputation essentially meant an account or estimation of a thing. 1563, "They seem to take the multitude for 'vile souls'..of whose loss or safe-guard no reputation is to be had." Used again in 1613 in PURCHAS Pilgrimage III. v., Such reputation haue they of this forme, which they call a Prayer.., That [etc.]." Here we can see that reputation is being used as an account for prayer.
As early as the late 1500's and early 1600, Reputation takes on a more general meaning: A person's honor or credit. One's good name and good opinion of one's name. Thus here, we see, in 1617 by MORYSON, "The yong man..to save the reputation of the Virgin, confessed, that he came to rob the house." The young man's confession to save the reputation of the virgin clearly indicates the relationship between the need to clarify someone's reputation and the importance of the good name. Consequently, the virgin's honor is her reputation.
In the 1600, Reputation has taken on as the "common or general estimate of a person with respect to character or other qualities."
In the 1800's we see another shift of meaning to: "The estimation, credit, or ascription of being or possessing something." In other words, one possession inexplicitly, whether non-intentional or intentional, contributes to one's reputation. In 1832, "It will do no good to remove the chest, now that I have the reputation of having one." One's possession of the chest is inscribed in one's reputation. One is now known for having that chest. Now by removing that chest, one's reputation stays the same because the fact that one's possession of the chest is already inscribed. In, "1873 BLACK Pr. Thule xxi states, "He had the reputation of being able to get through his work thoroughly. Thus, this individual has the credit and consistent reliability to work throughly and is known for it. The individual's reputationis then, "his consistency to perform throughly.
Other words that share the same keyword but in a different context are reputable and reputative. According to OED Reputable means, "Capable of being regarded or taken into account." Thus, if one is reputable, one must be capable enough to receive invitations to exclusive parties or included in the guest list of some sort. Thus, the difference between reputation and being reputable is that everyone has a reputation. But whether it is a reputable is another question. Some reputations are not reputable. The other term, reputative, means, "Considered or regarded as such." Or in other words like Reputation, Reputative means considered as or supposed as. For example, the CEO of Yahoo! is reputative to the head of the company.
When one mention Reputation, I personally think is a level of confidence and assurance in which others perceive our identity. Other keywords we discussed in class such as Representation and Ideology may be relevant to Reputation. Like stated previously, Reputation is essentially a general opinion of a person due to their character or qualities. Representation is a representative of a thing or person. Thus, one's representation of another can contribute to their reputation. For example, Christy works for Google as a Graphic Desginer. She represents Google by attending seminars and deliver speeches in regards to Google's new innovative studies and missions. Consequently, others perceive Christy as a representative of Google and assume that she agrees with Google's values and ideas. Thus, Christy's involvement with Google is part of her reputation.
Relating Reputation to our group project, Ideology is another keyword that comes up. On AmericanSingles.com many individuals create their own identity through a series of questions and fill-in boxes. The identity they create is their representation of themselves. In return, the number of flirts, messages, comments, Hot-lists, and emails they receive contributes to their reputation. Thus, this may motivate them to involve themselves into the site to the extent that they can receive an substantial amount of recognition.
In C1380, it is noted that reputation is actually "reputacion." In 1386,"He is, as by commune opinion, Yholde the lasse in reputacion." He's (the subject here) reputation, is held or determine by opinion. In C1533, "They..traytorously beleeued in their hartes, that the kinge..was no lenger rightfull king of this realme, in the reputacion of almightie god." Here it clearly shows that the king is no longer an "opinion" or supposedly an representation of God.
In addition,in c1440, "He shall be in Reputacion as a fool," indicates that "he" is the fool or supposedly the fool by opinion.
However, in 1563, reputacion transits to reputation. The term reputation essentially meant an account or estimation of a thing. 1563, "They seem to take the multitude for 'vile souls'..of whose loss or safe-guard no reputation is to be had." Used again in 1613 in PURCHAS Pilgrimage III. v., Such reputation haue they of this forme, which they call a Prayer.., That [etc.]." Here we can see that reputation is being used as an account for prayer.
As early as the late 1500's and early 1600, Reputation takes on a more general meaning: A person's honor or credit. One's good name and good opinion of one's name. Thus here, we see, in 1617 by MORYSON, "The yong man..to save the reputation of the Virgin, confessed, that he came to rob the house." The young man's confession to save the reputation of the virgin clearly indicates the relationship between the need to clarify someone's reputation and the importance of the good name. Consequently, the virgin's honor is her reputation.
In the 1600, Reputation has taken on as the "common or general estimate of a person with respect to character or other qualities."
In the 1800's we see another shift of meaning to: "The estimation, credit, or ascription of being or possessing something." In other words, one possession inexplicitly, whether non-intentional or intentional, contributes to one's reputation. In 1832, "It will do no good to remove the chest, now that I have the reputation of having one." One's possession of the chest is inscribed in one's reputation. One is now known for having that chest. Now by removing that chest, one's reputation stays the same because the fact that one's possession of the chest is already inscribed. In, "1873 BLACK Pr. Thule xxi states, "He had the reputation of being able to get through his work thoroughly. Thus, this individual has the credit and consistent reliability to work throughly and is known for it. The individual's reputationis then, "his consistency to perform throughly.
Other words that share the same keyword but in a different context are reputable and reputative. According to OED Reputable means, "Capable of being regarded or taken into account." Thus, if one is reputable, one must be capable enough to receive invitations to exclusive parties or included in the guest list of some sort. Thus, the difference between reputation and being reputable is that everyone has a reputation. But whether it is a reputable is another question. Some reputations are not reputable. The other term, reputative, means, "Considered or regarded as such." Or in other words like Reputation, Reputative means considered as or supposed as. For example, the CEO of Yahoo! is reputative to the head of the company.
When one mention Reputation, I personally think is a level of confidence and assurance in which others perceive our identity. Other keywords we discussed in class such as Representation and Ideology may be relevant to Reputation. Like stated previously, Reputation is essentially a general opinion of a person due to their character or qualities. Representation is a representative of a thing or person. Thus, one's representation of another can contribute to their reputation. For example, Christy works for Google as a Graphic Desginer. She represents Google by attending seminars and deliver speeches in regards to Google's new innovative studies and missions. Consequently, others perceive Christy as a representative of Google and assume that she agrees with Google's values and ideas. Thus, Christy's involvement with Google is part of her reputation.
Relating Reputation to our group project, Ideology is another keyword that comes up. On AmericanSingles.com many individuals create their own identity through a series of questions and fill-in boxes. The identity they create is their representation of themselves. In return, the number of flirts, messages, comments, Hot-lists, and emails they receive contributes to their reputation. Thus, this may motivate them to involve themselves into the site to the extent that they can receive an substantial amount of recognition.
Friday, September 5, 2008
HDTV
While browsing HDTV brands for my dad I came across this LG HDTV at http://www.gadgetroad.com. It's catch line:“Beauty and the beast, you decide which is which,” is a meaning far more meaningful than a depiction of a Disney movie. For the Japanese rising brand LG, beauty and the beast, to me, is a representation of upgrading from the beast, the, ugly old televisions we’ve used for the past few decades, to beauty, the new HDTV televisions with crisp colors and slim bodies. Another idea I thought of in representing the quotation was that beauty and the beast can also represent the new generations of TV. Beauty is seen through the elegant looks, while the beast side is best demonstrated with the product having features that are capable to drive competitors off the market.
This advertisement also contains a fashionably implied woman. She has nothing to do with the TV, but somehow she makes the TV more glamorous than it actually is. With her in the picture and the silky blue dress she is wearing, it convinces me to personify the TV as something of elegance and class.
The skateboard image [on the right side] implies that sport fans can enjoy sport events on this extremly clear upgraded HDTV. On the right, crystal clear drama can be provided by LG [logo on top]
Another crafty way LG presents this TV is to have it display the company logo on the screen, but in two different settings. To me it also shows the company itself is an upgrade because it is seen at sports venues and at the top of city buildings as advertisements. It can also be seen as versatility, LG can cooperate in sports events as well as drama, tv shows, and so forth. LG itself is becoming a beast because it is becoming too good for competitors to compete.
LG also takes advantage of the the trend to upgrade. Many people upgrade from Ipod Shuffles to Nanos, The Playstation 3 60gb to the 80gb, and so on. Thus, the notion to upgrade to a newer, slimmer, "beast" televison is not out of the ordinary and within reach.
This advertisement also contains a fashionably implied woman. She has nothing to do with the TV, but somehow she makes the TV more glamorous than it actually is. With her in the picture and the silky blue dress she is wearing, it convinces me to personify the TV as something of elegance and class.
The skateboard image [on the right side] implies that sport fans can enjoy sport events on this extremly clear upgraded HDTV. On the right, crystal clear drama can be provided by LG [logo on top]
Another crafty way LG presents this TV is to have it display the company logo on the screen, but in two different settings. To me it also shows the company itself is an upgrade because it is seen at sports venues and at the top of city buildings as advertisements. It can also be seen as versatility, LG can cooperate in sports events as well as drama, tv shows, and so forth. LG itself is becoming a beast because it is becoming too good for competitors to compete.
LG also takes advantage of the the trend to upgrade. Many people upgrade from Ipod Shuffles to Nanos, The Playstation 3 60gb to the 80gb, and so on. Thus, the notion to upgrade to a newer, slimmer, "beast" televison is not out of the ordinary and within reach.
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