Sabado, Setyembre 1, 2012
Cover Letter
Dear Mentor,
At
the beginning of this course, I have written certain goals that I meant to
achieve through the expanse of the subject Englcom and also, I was given a list
of Desired Learning Results. The DLR’s, effective communicator and critical and
creative thinker, are those two that I have noticeably achieved. It is evident
through my portfolio where I write my essays and my peers and mentor comment on
my drafts to help me improve my writing. Through my improved writing, I am now
able to think of new ways to release my creativity through writing be it
utilizing interesting attention grabbers, to better word play, or to just
simply choosing a topic I love for one of my essays. That way, I was able to
write about something I am interested in and knowledgeable by facts and heart.
Also, I believe that through my expressive words, my readers were able to
understand my thoughts and writings, and somehow communicate with me through
commenting and such. I found the DLR of reflective life-long learning quite
difficult for it was hard to monitor if my progress coincides with my
self-assessed goals. To achieve this, I plan to write my goals down along with
my progress and compare them from time to time. After evaluating them, I think
it would be effective if I post them on my blog, along with my works to remind
me of my improvements and also to compel me to write better.
Out
of all my works in Englcom, I take pride in my extended definition essay and it also is my favorite. I think that the reason behind it being my favorite is the fact
that I chose Fashion as my topic and wrote about it really well. Due to my love
for the topic, I was able to write well, with the ideas flowing naturally. I
also received minimal comments about my errors and instead received much
positive feedback. The lesson on outlining was definitely really helpful for it
aided me in my difficulty in organizing my thoughts. I also found peer editing
as a really helpful way to find out your errors and also it allows you to give
your opinions on other people’s writing to help them improve as well. Since blogging
was the medium we used for posting our works and also for others to critique, I
believe that it has been very much helpful. Blogging has help me in my reading
and writing skills since there are many blogs out there and reading as many as
I can, I have learned to read faster along with a clearer understanding of what
I read in the process. Since I am posting my works for the world to see, I make
sure that I write well, taking note of others’ comments on my work. Truly,
blogging has been a form of entertainment and also a modern medium of learning.
Writing
has always been an interest of mine and as I strive to become a writer, I
eagerly learn more about it. I have learned that being a great writer is
acquired through practice and graceful acceptance of feedback and criticism. I
have also learned that my thoughts must be organized to be able to write well,
and for my readers to comprehend my thoughts easily. Lastly, I have learned
that writer’s block is nonsensical for all we need to do is keep our eyes open
for inspiration—the many things that compose our everyday lives.
As I
learn from my mistakes in writing, I make sure to adapt the things I learn from
it and apply them on my subsequent works. I make sure that I make use of the
recommendations of my peers and mentor when I edit my works. Every little
comment counts. Also, I revise my work with my own proofreading and such. I
think that with the help of the criticism of your peers along with my passion
of writing beautifully and clearly, I can become a better writer.
Yours Truly,
Genevieve Sagcal
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Problem-Solution Essay: Revamping the Youth's Vision Through Television (final)
Outline
Topic: Media regulations
Thesis statement: Various films and
television shows of today demeans morality among the youth; therefore, there
should be better policies to regulate these entertainment shows.
I.
Introduction
A.
Situation
B.
Thesis statement
II. Body
A. Problem
1.
Examples of films and television shows that demean morality among youth.
2.
Reasons for films’ promotion of immorality and perversion
3.
Effects of these films and television shows on the youth’s morality
B.
Solution
1.
Better policies in media regulatory boards
2.
Parental guidance
3.
Alternative entertainment
III.
Conclusion
A.
Thesis statement/ summary
B.
Benefits of the prohibition of immoral films and television shows
Revamping
the Youth’s Vision Through Television
Typical lines from the teen series
Skins UK vary from “I’m Katie f-cking Fitch, who the f-ck are you?” (Elsely
& Brittain, 2010) to “Ow! I'll kill you, you f-cking flat-chested
c-cksucking spastic horse-f-cker!” (Elsely & Brittain, 2007). Profanity is
archetypal when it comes to the dialogues of the characters in these television
series, Skins UK and other television shows, especially those who cater to the
youth and adolescents. The youth and adolescents, ages ten to twenty-four, are
exposed to television shows and films that celebrate profanity, perversion, and
immorality. The trend of these personas in films and television shows that
cater to the youth have become a norm in the twenty-first century and
subsequently. Moreover, the trend of perversion in media has been popularized
in the Midwestern, thus more fervently adapted by the rest of the world. It has
become a form of entertainment that compromises the morality and character of
its viewers, especially among the vulnerable youth. Since perversion and
profanity are imminent in the entertainment industry, various films and
television shows of today demeans morality among the youth; therefore, there
should be better policies to regulate these entertainment shows.
Not all television shows that cater to
the youth have themes of perversion, profanity, and immorality. Even so, the
number of television shows that present themes not suitable for the youth are
comparable to those who do not. Some examples of these television shows catered
to the youth that manifest immorality are Skins, Gossip Girl, 90210, Awkward,
and several reality television shows like Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, and 16 and
Pregnant. For films, Project X, Super Bad, Sex Drive, and Easy A can be listed
as examples. These television shows and films contain scenes and themes not
suitable for the youth yet, they target them as their audience.
Due to the liberated views of the
Midwestern, many aspects are affected like clothing, language, music, and
naturally, television shows and films. Many of the television shows and films
of today are inspired by the liberated culture, even those targeted for the
youth due to the prominence of Hollywood in the entertainment industry. Due to
the manifestation of this culture in many aspects of life, the entertainment
industry is also compelled to adapt themes of perversion and profanity to media
and its counterparts, namely films and television. Shaver (2007) said, “the issue
with immodesty is all over the world and considered "culturally acceptable."
The sex-sells theory is at large part to
blame for this problem.
Media nowadays, specifically
prime-time television, uses immodesty for comedic entertainment and to help
boost its viewer numbers” (Shaver, 2007, p2) Evidently, media incorporates
perversion and profanity in films and television shows because sex apparently
does sell— even with the youth.
Due
to the exposure of the youth to films and television shows that manifest
immorality, the youth’s sense of ethics is affected negatively. Since the characters
seen in television shows and films seem ideal, the youth commonly imitate the
personas portrayed.
“In fact, having real teenagers look up to these faux guys
and girls is dangerous for the real-life adolescents in our
community. At a time in life when we’re trying to figure out who we are, it is disturbing to see people
mimicking the often illicit and morally corrupt behavior advertised on these television shows” (Iribarren,
2010,)
According to The Washington Times (2005), “It’s
well-known that the mass media influence teen attitudes and behaviors on issues
such as violence, eating disorders, tobacco and alcohol use. (p. 1)” This
connotes how influential the media is to today’s youth. The reason why the youth easily adapt the things that they see on
television is because “adolescents
accept, learn from and may emulate behaviors portrayed in media as normative,
attractive and without risk.” (The News, 2005, p.1) A concrete example of how
the perverted themes among television and films negatively affect the youth is
through the number of teens who engage in sexual intercourse due to their
exposure to these kinds of media. “A new study shows that 12- to 14-year-olds exposed to the most sexual
content in movies, music, magazines, and on television were 2.2 times more
likely to have had sexual intercourse” (Warner, 2006, p.1) Truly, the
disclosure between the youth and the corruption of media demeans their
morality.
To
remedy the impending predicament of the manifestation of immorality in media
and its effects on the youth, media regulatory boards must have better policies
in regulating films and television shows that target the youth. A number of
films and television shows are inappropriate, even those distinguished as youth
entertainment, thus, the purpose and work of media regulatory boards are rather
questionable. Media regulatory boards, regardless of its country must
articulately scrutinize a television show or film before they permit it to air
for the world to see. Cinemas that
show films with age requirements must be more particular with the maturity of
its customers, as far as requiring identification cards if necessary. In the Philippines, local television networks
indicate the corresponding ratings of each television show before it starts but,
are these Parental Guidance warnings simply enough?
Parental Guidance need not only
correspond to a precaution because for it to be an action is more ideal.
Parents need to take action in the choices of the films and television shows
that their children see. “As much as parents might
hate it, they've got to be vigilant against the onslaught of readily available
mature content on television.” (Abelman, 2008, p.1) For parents to
encourage better television choices, parents must know what their children are
watching. Parents should challenge their kids by voicing out their opinions in
the content of what their children are watching or what they have been meaning
to see for it may encourage the youth to voice out when he or she is watching
dubious television shows or films. (Kaboose, n.d.) Lastly, parents can limit
the time allotment of their children toward television shows and films to pave
way for alternative entertainment.
To
limit or regulate the youth’s exposure to the immorality prevalent in films and
television shows, alternative entertainment must be introduced. Alternative
entertainment may pertain to simply encouraging them to join activities that
will help them socialize and utilize their minds and physical body. Examples of
these activities are sports, reading, arts and crafts, and the like. These will
not only lure them away from the negative effects of television and film but it
can also improve the youth’s mind and body.
Without a
doubt, it is arguable that today’s media setting is corrupted with immorality--
the vulnerable youth being an easy target. To mend the situation, the media and
its counterparts must take responsibility and promote sensible films and
television shows without sacrificing entertainment. If the ethics of the films
and television shows produced nowadays be scrutinized and mended, then, the
youth’s sense of morality will not be impaired by what is depicted in the
media. To dissent the sexual norms prevalent in today’s society and in the
media is to dissent the thoughts of the youth toward promiscuity and its
prevalence. The government must help the media boards in regulating the content
of the films and television shows to aid the exposure of the youth toward
inappropriateness. Parents must also be involved in what their children are
seeing. Therefore, the youth is given a chance to reassess their values away
from the distorted views of films and television shows that uphold profanity,
perversion, and immorality. With the improvement of the entertainment industry,
the youth will be able to draw positive inspiration form what they watch and
hopefully apply it for the betterment of their lives.
References:
Iribarren, C. (2010, April 26). Gossip girl? 90210? bad tv
takes its toll on teens. The News.
Retrieved from http://thenews.choate.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=215: gossip-girl-90210-bad-tv-takes-its-toll-on-teens&catid=3:opinion&Itemid=2
Reduce your
teen’s exposure to media violence and encourage better tv choices with these television tips.
Kaboose. Retrieved from http://parenting.kaboose.com/age -and-stage/teens-conversations-television-watching.html
Shaver, C. (2007, November 6). The impact of sex-sells in
the media and advertising. Retrieved
from http://voices.yahoo.com/the-impact-sex-sells-media-advertising -639404.html?cat=7
The Washington Times. (2005, July 05). Media’s effect on
teen sex not known. The Washington
Times. Retrieved from http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2005/jul/05/20050705-110513- 3596r/?page=all
Warner, J. (2006, April 3). Media may prompt teen sex. Cbs
news. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500368_162-1464262.html
Problem-Solution Essay (draft)
Outline
Topic: Media
regulations
Thesis
statement: Various films and television shows of today demeans morality among
the youth; therefore, there should be better policies to regulate these
entertainment shows.
I.
Introduction
A. Situation
B. Thesis statement
II. Body
A. Problem
1. Examples of films and television shows
that demean morality among youth.
2. Reasons for films’ promotion of
immorality and perversion and
3. Effects of these films and television
shows on the youth’s morality
B. Solution
1. Better policies in
media regulatory boards
2. Parental guidance
3. Alternative
entertainment
III.
Conclusion
A. Thesis statement/ summary
B. Benefits of the prohibition of immoral
films and television shows
Revamping the Youth’s Vision Through
Television
Typical
lines from the teen series Skins UK vary from “I’m Katie f-cking Fitch, who the
f-ck are you?” (Elsely & Brittain, 2010) to “Ow! I'll kill you, you f-cking
flat-chested c-cksucking spastic horse-f-cker!” (Elsely & Brittain, 2007)
Profanity is archetypal when it comes to the dialogues of the characters in
this television series, Skins UK and other television shows, especially those
who cater to the youth and adolescents. The youth and adolescents, designated
between ages ten to twenty-four are exposed to television shows and films that
celebrate profanity, perversion, and immorality. The trend of these
characteristics in films and television shows that cater to the youth have
become a norm in the twenty-first century and subsequently. Moreover, the trend
of perversion in media has been popularized in the Midwestern, thus more
fervently adapted by the rest of the world. It has become a form of
entertainment that compromises the morality and character of its viewers, especially
among the vulnerable youth. Various films and television shows of today demeans
morality among the youth; therefore, there should be better policies to
regulate these entertainment shows.
Not
all television shows that cater to the youth have themes of perversion,
profanity, and immorality. Even so, the number of television shows that present
themes not suitable for the youth are comparable to those who do not. Some
examples of these television shows catered to the youth that manifest
immorality are Skins, Gossip Girl, 90210, Awkward, and several reality
television shows like Jersey Shore, Teen Mom, and 16 and Pregnant. For films,
Project X, Super Bad, Sex Drive, and Easy A can be listed as examples. These
television shows and films contain scenes and themes not suitable for the youth
yet, they target them as their audience.
Due
to the liberated views of the Midwestern, many aspects are affected like
clothing, language, music, and naturally, television shows and films. Many of
the television shows and films of today are inspired by the liberated culture,
even those targeted for the youth due to the prominence of Hollywood in the
entertainment industry. Due to the manifestation of this culture in many
aspects of life, the entertainment industry is also compelled to adapt themes
of perversion and profanity to media and its counterparts, namely films and
television. “The issue with immodesty is all
over the world and considered "culturally acceptable." The sex-sells
theory is at large part to blame for this problem. Media nowadays, specifically prime-time
television, uses immodesty for comedic entertainment and to help boost it's
viewer numbers.” (Shaver, 2007) Evidently, media incorporates perversion and
profanity in films and television shows because sex apparently does sell— even
with the youth.
Due to the exposure of the youth to
films and television shows that manifest immorality, the youth’s sense of
ethics is affected negatively. Since the characters seen in television shows
and films seem ideal, the youth commonly imitate the personas portrayed. “In fact, having real teenagers
look up to these faux guys and girls is dangerous for the real-life adolescents
in our community. At a time in life when we’re trying to figure out who we are,
it is disturbing to see people mimicking the often illicit and morally corrupt
behavior advertised on these television shows.” (Iribarren, 2010) According to
The Washington Times, “It’s
well-known that the mass media influence teen attitudes and behaviors on issues
such as violence, eating disorders, tobacco and alcohol use,” this connotes how
influential the media is to today’s youth. The reason why the youth easily adapt the things that they
see on television is because “adolescents
accept, learn from and may emulate behaviors portrayed in media as normative,
attractive and without risk.” (The News, 2005) A concrete example of how the
perverted themes among television and films negatively affect the youth is
through the number of teens who engage in sexual intercourse due to their
exposure to these kinds of media. “A new study shows that 12- to 14-year-olds exposed to the most sexual
content in movies, music, magazines, and on television were 2.2 times more
likely to have had sexual intercourse.” (Warner, 2006) Truly, the disclosure
between the youth and the corruption of media demeans their morality.
To remedy the impending predicament
of the manifestation of immorality in media and its effects on the youth, media
regulatory boards must have better policies in regulating films and television
shows that target the youth. A number of films and television shows are
inappropriate, even those distinguished as youth entertainment, thus, the
purpose and work of media regulatory boards are rather questionable. Media
regulatory boards, regardless of its country must articulately scrutinize a
television show or film before they permit it to air for the world to see.
Cinemas who show films with age requirements must be more particular with the
maturity of its customers, as far as requiring identification cards if
necessary. In the Philippines, local
television networks indicate the corresponding ratings of each television show
before it starts but, are these Parental Guidance warnings simply enough?
Parental Guidance need not only correspond to a precaution
because for it to be an action is more ideal. Parents need to take action in
the choices of the films and television shows that their children see. “As much as parents might hate it, they've got to be
vigilant against the onslaught of readily available mature content on
television.” (Abelman, 2008) For parents too encourage better television
choices, parents must know what their children are watching. They should
challenge their kids by voicing out their opinions in the content of what their
children are watching or what they have been meaning to see for it may
encourage the youth to voice out when he or she is watching dubious television
shows or films. (Kaboose, n.d.) Lastly, parents can limit the time allotment of
their children toward television shows and films to pave way for alternative
entertainment.
To limit or regulate the youth’s
exposure to the immorality prevalent in films and television shows, alternative
entertainment must be introduced. Alternative entertainment may pertain to
simply encouraging them to join activities that will help them socialize and
utilize their minds and physical body. Examples of these activities are sports,
reading, arts and crafts, and the like. These will not only lure them away from
the negative effects of television and film but it can also improve the youth’s
mind and body.
Without a doubt, it is arguable that today’s
media setting is corrupted with immorality-- the vulnerable youth being an easy
target. To repair the situation, the media and its counterparts must take
responsibility and promote sensible films and television shows without
sacrificing entertainment. If the ethics of the films and television shows
produced nowadays be scrutinized and mended, then, the youth’s sense of morality
will not be impaired by what is depicted in the media. To dissent the sexual
norms prevalent in today’s society and in the media is to dissent the thoughts
of the youth toward promiscuity and its prevalence. Therefore, the youth is
given a chance to reassess their values away from the distorted views of films
and television shows that uphold profanity, perversion, and immorality.
References:
Iribarren, C.
(2010, April 26). Gossip girl? 90210? bad tv takes its toll on teens. The News. Retrieved from http://thenews.choate.edu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=215: gossip-girl-90210-bad-tv-takes-its-toll-on-teens&catid=3:opinion&Itemid=2
Reduce your teen’s exposure to media violence and
encourage better tv choices with these
television tips. Kaboose.
Retrieved from http://parenting.kaboose.com/age -and-stage/teens-conversations-television-watching.html
Shaver, C. (2007,
November 6). The impact of sex-sells in the media and advertising. Retrieved from http://voices.yahoo.com/the-impact-sex-sells-media-advertising -639404.html?cat=7
The Washington
Times. (2005, July 05). Media’s effect on teen sex not known. The Washington Times. Retrieved from http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2005/jul/05/20050705-110513- 3596r/?page=all
Warner, J. (2006,
April 3). Media may prompt teen sex. Cbs news. Retrieved from http://www.cbsnews.com/2100-500368_162-1464262.html
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