English 2

Assignment 1 Part 1- TV Genre

a)  talk shows
b) drama series
c)  reality TV

Students should first decide on the genre they would like to attempt for this assignment and look through materials published on this genre to gain a better understanding of what it's all about. Then, they should start viewing the chosen television series again to work on the comparison and contrast essay.

Reflection

Through this assignment, I was able to compare and contrast two different reality TV in details. I chose to contrast the Reality TV " Who wants to be a millionaire " and "Guinness world records". I've done some online research and watched some episodes of the two reality TV, by doing these, I've enhanced my observation and listening skills to find out the difference and contrast them in my essay. In the end, I have also improved my grammar and vocabulary skills. 

Assignment 1 Part 2- Paintings

In this project, our task is to prepare a long essay comparing  and contrasting two previous unseen paintings. 

Our task is to go to one of the art exhibitions listed below, look at the paintings in the galleries/exhibitions assigned and study them.

a) No Talking Points

b) Bingkai Berangkai by Jalaini Abu Hassan

c) Figure Out

Through this project, students will be able to follow a structured method of critiquing an art work to

discover its substance and meaning. The structure for "reading a painting" involves four distinct

steps.

The students will DESCRIBE the artwork in terms of its literal content and artistic

elements.

The students will ANALYZE the artwork in terms of how the artist used the principles of

design to manipulate the content to provoke meaning.

The students will INTERPRET the work on the basis of what they have already discovered

about the work in the first two steps. They will consider not only the literal descriptions but

also the emotional content and the use of symbols and allegories to arrive at the message

or meaning in the work.

The students will make a JUDGMENT about the work's worth based on the information

they have gathered about the work. Judgments must be supported by what was learned

through the "reading" process as they apply to established criteria.

The work will be written up in a 1000-1200 word essay comparing the two chosen

paintings.

To cite references, if they have referred to any, according to the APA citation method

accurately and effectively.

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THIS ASSIGNMENT

To demonstrate the ability to ‘read’ a painting based on the steps listed below in the

methodology section.

To demonstrate the ability to compare/contrast, analyse and synthesize information about

the two chosen in a longer essay and explain them clearly and logically.

To communicate their ideas in a clear, logical and appropriate academic English.

Reflection
Through this assignment, I have improved my observation skill because we need to choose two paintings which have many similarities and differences so that we can write a compare and contrast essay about the paintings. I also understand better about the principles and elements of design in the painting while I'm writing the essay. 


Assignment 2
You are required to write a research paper of a minimum of 2500-3000 words following the
referencing guide that has been passed to you for citations, quotations and referencing. This
assignment will focus on comparative research. Your task is to apply the skills you have learned
last semester in comparing similarities and contrasting differences in the specific area/topic that
you will choose.

Your task is to study a traditional trade or business in Klang. You will need to focus your study on
at least two examples of the same type of trade/business for your research i.e. two tailors or
two barber shops in Klang.

OBJECTIVES OF THE RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
The objectives of this project are as follows:
To attempt to answer the chosen topic/question
To use appropriate methodology in obtaining primary and secondary information related to
the chosen topic/question.
To understand the basics steps involved in preparing an academic research report and
apply APA style citation accurately and effectively in the research report.
To present the findings of your research in a formal presentation.
To understand and apply suitable rhetorical strategies to a hypothetical target audience as
specified to each.

LEARNING OUTCOMES OF THE RESEARCH ASSIGNMENT
This project will achieve learning outcome 1, 2 and 3 of this module i.e. conduct a well researched report
with correct format and referencing techniques as well as to correctly identify their roles when speaking and
deliver this information fluently and effectively to the target audience.. More specifically, each research
report will
To identify the key issues in the question and explain them clearly and logically.
Demonstrate the ability to prepare questionnaires and interviews to obtain information
about the topic.
To demonstrate the ability to analyse and synthesize information and compile them in the
report.
To communicate the relevant ideas and analysis in clear, logical and appropriate academic
English.
To select and present infomation clearly and appropriately to one’s target audience.

Reflection

Upon completion of this project, I've enhanced my speaking and communication skills when we go to the shops and interview the owners. I've also understand how they run their business, what problems they are facing and etc. We've interviewed four shops, three in Klang and one in KL. By using all the information gathered through interviews and online research, we was able to prepare a report to show the compare and contrast of watches shops.