English 2

Assignment 1 Part 1

Project 1,it was an assignment which needed us to compare or contrast any two English Language drama series of programme series which included the talk shows,drama series or reality shows.It required us to produce a five paragraph of 600-1000 words essay.Hence,for my case,I’ve chosen reality shows which titled as “The Dog Whisperer” and “The Crocodile Hunter” as my choice. 

REFLECTION:

         The objectives of this assignment were to understand the concept of a television genre.Besides that,it also aimed to enable us to cite our references using the suitable APA citation method accurately.While the learning outcomes of this assignment were intended to demonstrate the ability to understand and interpret the chosen television series genre as well as develop the ability to compare or contrast,analyze and synthesize the television genre in a clear and logical method.

          Throughout the assignment,I was able to recognize the characteristics of the reality shows even more clearly.Besides that,I was able to use the right development method like “One side at a time” to present my work.Lastly,by completing this assignment,my academic English was improved as I had to use logical and clear English to summarize all the information that I have gathered and presented them in an appropriate way.Hence,all the learning outcomes of this assignments were greatly achieved.

Assignment 1 Part 2

For this project,we were required to work in a pair and prepare a long contrast essay contrasting two previously unseen paintings.We were given an exhibition named Bingkai Berangkai at Bangsar.We were assigned to visit the exhibition pointed,look at the paintings there,study them,and lastly produce an 1000-1200 word contrast essay.

The followings are the artworks that we’ve chosen and the picture which have been taken at Bingkai Berangkai:

Cornelia standing with her chosen artwork.

Closer look at her choice of artwork.

My favourite artwork and I.

Closer look at my choice of artwork.

REFLECTION:

          The learning outcomes this assignment intended to demonstrate the ability to study the paintings and then contrast them,analyze and synthesize all the information that have been gathered into a long essay.Presenting the essay in a clear and logic way was very important.On the other hand,this assignment aimed to let us describe the artwork in terms of its literal content and artistic elements and also,analyze the artwork in terms of how the artist used the principles of design to manipulate the content to provoke the meaning of the selected paintings.Thus,we were required to make a judgement about the work based on the information we have gathered.Our judgment had to be concrete as well.

          Throughout the assignment,I have developed the skills of studying a paintings.At the same time,the ability to make a judgment also have been developed in order to make supportive points for our essay.It was my first time to visit an art gallery,so it did bring some unforgettable experience for me.Finally,I was able to synthesize the information that have been gathered into a long essay and presented it in a clear and appropriate academic English.Hence,all the learning outcomes of this assignment have been highly achieved.

Assignment 2

This was the final assignment for English module.In a group of four,we were required to conduct an interview on two same types of business around Klang area and hence,produce a 2500-3000 words of research paper.For my case,my group decided to do tailoring research in Klang area.

The following are the pictures taken when we conducted our research in Klang:

Conelia,Pui Man and I took photo with the tailor,Mr Mah who has been operating his tailoring business for over 100 years.He is a kind,yet friendly uncle.   :)

Here comes our Mr.Ho Leon with Mr.Mah.

  REFLECTION:

          Objectives of this assignment were to let us to make an attempt to answer the chosen topic and understand the basic steps involved in preparing and academic research report by applying the suitable APA style citation.Besides that,we were also have to use an appropriate methodology in obtaining primary and secondary information related to the chosen topic.While the learning outcomes of this assignment intended to make us able to identify the key issues in the question and explain them in a clear and logical way.Furthermore,it also intended to demonstrate the ability to analyze and synthesize information and compile them in a report.At the same time,we were intended to select and present information appropriately to one’s target audience,too.

          Throughout the assignment,I got to know how did a modern and traditional tailor actually operate in different ways.Abilities to prepare questionnaires and interviews,as well as analyze and synthesize information and compile them in a report were successfully developed.Lastly,through this assignment,my academic English has been improved as preparing a research report needed every relevant ideas and analysis to be presented in an appropriate academic English.In all words, all the learning outcomes of this assignments were greatly achieved.