ENGLISH 2 - Assessment of English Two Outbound Education class

1. Were the OEC's objectives met? (Had it been effective in inspiring you and give you ideas as to how to accomplish your final output / set a model for your final speech)

The OEC's objectives to inspire and give me ideas on my final speech were met.

Mr. Celdran, the tour guide, was a very good public speaker and by observing him I gained insight on how I could handle my final speech.

2. Did the OEC meet / exceed your expectations? Explain how or why.

The OEC met my expectations of being an effective alternative to a normal classroom session. It gave us actual use of our English lessons in a real-life professional experience.

3. What aspect/s of the OEC did you enjoy or benefit from most? What aspect/s did you not?

The OEC's hands-on aspect was what I enjoyed the most because it enforced the importance of taking our studies seriously since it gave us actual use of our English lessons in a real-life professional experience.

4. What suggestions for improvement or consideration can you give for future OECs?

For future OECs I would suggest that attending students give payment before the actual OEC to avoid problems.

5. Rank or rate this activity in comparison to other OECs or alternative classes you have had so far in DLSC. (1 being the lowest or least remarkable/helpful and 5 being excellent or most helpful in terms of relevant learning).

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DLSC ARTMUSIC - Personal Mandala

Title: "Phases Mandala"
By: Juan Suarez
Tools used: HB Staedtler, colored pencils
Time: About 45 min.
Description (Shape): (Counter-clockwise from top left)
"The Hero" - The past, curiosity, bravery, dreams
"The Villain" - The future, experience, willpower, plans
"The Jester" - Joy, Friendship, Wit
"The Worker" - Seriousness, Solitude, Logic

DLSC ENGLISH 2 - PODCAST 2

Topic: Weapons of Mass Destruction



Idioms used:

1. When the dust cleared - After effects
2. Strike fear into the heart - Stimulate fear
3. Pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered - Excess leads to undoing
4. Costs of lives - Human mortality
5. Horrors of "" - Negative effects of ""
6. Claim thousands of lives - Kill many living things
7. On standby - Waiting
8. On a standstill - Paused
9. Play on - Exploit
10. Kill off - Kill all of a group of living things

DLSC ARTMUSIC - Points of Inquiry on Art

Members: Jethro Hernandez & Anton Suarez

A. Discussion

"The three things I considered as an ART are Cooking, Traveling, and Sketching. First is cooking I think the first time a tried to cook is when I am in grade 6 in a class. The teacher teaches us how to cut stuff using knives and how to operate stoves. That is when I started to like cooking because I like the way how food was cook and the feeling when you are the one who’s going to eat what you work hard for. I think the challenges in cooking are to get the right flavor or seasoning of the food. Second is travelling, because when I travel I see different things, some are new and some are not. I like to travel because I meet lots of people ah for me it is my way to relieve stress. The third thing that I consider as an art is sketching. Because I can express what I have in mind and show them to other people. Sketching is just my past time whenever I am bored or not doing anything. I think the challenge in sketching is that when you started something It will be hard for you to stop until you have finished the sketch." -Jethro Hernandez

"I've had time to draw since I was a kid; writing--mostly--only when I have to, which is usually for college homework; and playing with sculpture when I feel like it and have the right materials, which is uncommon.

I like the the infinite ideas I can make solid or at least visual with these activities.

Practice will help anyone perform these activities better."

-Anton Suarez

B. 5 points of inquiry

Q
1. Does the Artist’s INTENTION make something Art?
2. Does the fact that a work treated as Art by the art world (define) make it Art?
3. Are judgments about Art objective? Or are they simply matters of TASTE? (define)
4. Is one artistic or AESTHETIC judgment as good as another?
5. Does the application of aesthetic concepts make something a Work of Art?

A
1. If the Artist's intention is to make something art, then it is art to the Artist. Others seeing that something as art depends on their perception of what art is.
2. If something is treated as Art by the art world (The art world is the "world" composed of all the people involved in the production, commission, preservation, promotion, criticism, and sale of art) then it is most likely art since the veterans of art consider it so. Yet, others seeing that something as art depends on their perception of what art is.
3, Art is a matter of taste (Taste as an aesthetic, sociological, economic and anthropological concept refers to a cultural patterns of choice and preference).
4. One's artistic and aesthetic judgment are always different with others' artistic and aesthetic judgment, no matter how minute the differences are. It is difficult to say if one is better than the other. A detailed study must be must be executed to get accurate data.
5. The application of aesthetic concepts usually makes Anything a work of art. Yet, others seeing that something as art depends on their perception of what art is.

C. Example

A good example for the discussion and 5 points would be films. It varies from person to person when seeing a film as art depends on their perception of what art is.

DLSC ENGLISH 2 - Unified Analysis

Topic: Why are humans so fascinated with understanding the universe?

Purpose: To give insight and possibly trigger deep thought of audience regarding human nature and the universe

Strategy: Narration, Description, Exemplification, Definition, Analysis of Cause and Effect, Process Analysis

Title: "Why we try to understand the universe"

Outline:

I. Introduction

Question: "Why do we, humans, spend enormous amounts of resources; time, money, etc; to try and grasp the true meaning of our existence in the universe?"

II. Heading One

Answer One: Because no amount of anything will ever quench our thirst, our need, our innate desire for knowledge.

A. supporting idea

Humans are naturally curious

B. supporting idea

Humans need knowledge to survive

III. Heading Two

Answer 2: Because earth won't last forever. We're searching for hope.

A. supporting idea

Humans are living on the only reachable (at this time) planet that is capable of supporting intelligent life. (Perfect Storm/Clockwork statement)

B. supporting idea

There are other potentially habitable planets out there. They're just out of our reach. We need advancement.

IV. Closing/Conclusion

Humans (we) try to understand the universe to find out why we exist. This question might never be answered but we will never stop to try and find the answer, but in the meantime we have to, well, continue existing.

DLSC ENGLISH 2 - INFOMERCIAL

Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning - Commercial (1990s)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsEQEPUJP8M

1. Attention

a. Short drama intro of couple experiencing uncomfortable high temperatures in their home
- Grabs attention of viewers because of story/intrigue/familiarity

2. Need

a. Drama shows uncomfortable high temperature environment due to lack of air-conditioning
- Familiar to anyone who has experienced high temperatures

b. Limited opportunity to benefit from bargain air-conditioning offer--0% finance charge up to August, offer ends May 31 (1990)
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Illusion of getting product for free

c. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning is claimed to save up to 44% cooling costs
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Effective money-saving products are usually attractive because it can make people think of the other things they can spend their money on


d. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning has 5 year warranty with "satisfaction guarantee"
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Implies the Sears cares for their customers; most people like being cared for/pampered

3. Satisfy

a. In ending drama couple enjoys comfortable cool temperatures due to high temperature suppression of air-conditioning
- People like comfort and the ending drama shows what they could experience if they avail of the product - comfortably cool temperatures in hot environments

b. Free home estimate of Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning offered as invitation
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Illusion of getting product for free

c. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning is claimed to save up to 44% cooling costs
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Effective money-saving products are usually attractive because it can make people think of the other things they can spend their money on


d. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning has 5 year warranty with "satisfaction guarantee"
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Implies the Sears cares for their customers; most people like being cared for/pampered


4. Visualization

a. Short drama intro of couple experiencing uncomfortable high temperatures in their home
- Grabs attention of viewers because of story/intrigue/familiarity

b. Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning is claimed to save up to 44% cooling costs
- Triggers natural opportunity-seeking stimuli of humans
- Effective money-saving products are usually attractive because it can make people think of the other things they can spend their money on

c. In ending drama couple enjoys comfortable cool temperatures due to high temperature suppression of air-conditioning
- People like comfort and the ending drama shows what they could experience if they avail of the product - comfortably cool temperatures in hot environments

5. Action
a. Narrator instructs viewers to call 1-800-382-9400 to avail of Sears Kenmore Central Air Conditioning
-The viewers should satisfy their need for comfort by calling the number and availing of the product

DLSC ENGTWO - Podcast 1

DLSC ARTMUSIC - PLATO REACTION 2

Plato says a "good life" is “not an egoistic, amoral enjoyment of power and sensual satisfaction” but a “moderate life of reason and justice”.

Based on some of Plato's works that I've read, I'd say his "good life" belief is biased and against the customary (maybe necessary) activities of politicians and elitism.

I think I could relate Plato's "good life" meaning with today's well known "Ignorance is bliss" saying. Since ignorant people tend to have less to uphold/sustain and therefore worry about, they might claim that they have a "good life". They might not even care about advancement (which requires work-which may produce result anxiety-but the results are worth it) for everyone's benefit. They are usually satisfied with what they have (may have petty wants) because they are unaware that there is always something better and (workable) accessible out there.

Then there's the "I think therefore I am depressed" saying. I also find this relevant to Plato's definition of a "good life" because most thinkers might never truly achieve a "good life" due to their never-ending quest for advancement and better things. And since they are never satisfied with what they have, they are constantly plagued by worry.