REFLECTION ON CRITICAL LITERACY

First of all, I would say that Critical Literacy is not a really complicated subject as there are many others difficult subject. The thing that we should cope with is just the skills of readings. In this subject, there a lot of readings that we have to understand and know how to find thesis statement in order to get the overall views of that reading. For this subject, we have the four hours class in a week which 2 hours in the morning, an hour in the afternoon and an hour in the evening. Honestly, I prefer the morning class than the other times. For the 4E class, Madam Nor Ruba’yah as well known as ‘Mdm Yaya’ was handled this subject. How can I describe her? From the bottom of my heart, sincerely I said that she was a really nice lecturer. Everybody likes her as she always used a good teaching skills and the most important thing is that she will always smile in her class. I conclude that, I really enjoy learning Critical Literacy even though I have to complete so many tasks in this subject… =)

REFLECTION ON DRUGS AND GUNS

The article entitled ‘Drugs and Guns’ which written by Peter Hawthorne was discussed about the government of South Africa who were in difficulties on making decision whether to choose guns for the military used or to safe people’s life from AIDS. From the reading, I feet poor for the citizens who were easily lost their life because of AIDS. As we all know Africa was not such develop in economic so they had limitation in spending budget to the country. But, what I felt unsatisfied was when I saw the picture of Thabo Mbeki who was such luxurious life while the citizens were struggled for their living outside there. From my point of view, the government should focus on AIDS problems first rather than guns because if the government did not recover the problems, it will become worst. We should remember that citizens reflect an image of a country. The social ills gave the bad reputation and perception of that country which people might say that they were not well educated. Then after that the government should think the other ways to find the budget for the guns.

DIETING

DIETING


TOPIC:-

The article focuses on the current issues where everyone is really excited on losing weight using variety of products without realize the side effects of it. Besides, it also tell us about the different kind of diet which are practiced by the famous person or celebrities.

CONTENT:-

The article covers a wide range of current issues relating to the phenomenon of weight control which are consisting of physical and mental health. In addition, it covers about the role of commercial providers towards weight loss products. The research studies by the specialist based on up-to-date information also included in the article.

SOURCE:-

The article comes from the article entitled ‘The complete guide to self improvement’ by Martin Seligman.

AUDIENCE:-

The article is written for everyone especially for the readers who are really concern about their health Besides, it also for the people who are suffer from social or medical defiance which give circumstances on someone’s life.

RHETORICAL FUNCTION:-

The article is designed to inform the readers about the dangers and pitfalls of commercially available weight loss programs. In the other hand, the author wants to warn the readers on do not easily believe the promises that made by commercially- driven product providers. Besides, he also pains to reassure them that their current weight is probably ideal.

PURPOSE:-

The article aims to simultaneously inform, warn and reassure people who are concerned about their weight, the aim set up to avoid people used expensive weight products and to make them appreciate their current weight.






PERSPECTIVE:-

The stance taken in the article is probably critical of both commercial weight loss products and of the medical views which support them. The readers might have their own perspective after reading the article maybe some of them will realize it and maybe some of them just ignore it.

POSITIONING:-

The article describes as if weight loss as a matter of commercial gain rather than as medical advantage. The author takes his position as the medium to deliver the knowledge about the real effects of dieting.

IMPACT:-

The effect on the article is likely to be two-fold. Firstly, it may issue some pervasive myths about ideal weight which attract commercial interests. Besides, it will make the readers realize it is nothing wrong with their current weight.

VISUAL LITERACY:-

The visual aspects of the text are significant because it will influenced the readers and get their attention to read the article further.