UHL BLOG - MARZIAH

Guess??: The Answers and the Finale

2009-04-08T01:20:00.000-07:00

My dear students from A12, C14, E01 and M01,

Hello guys!

This is the answer for the “Guess??” music video. Sorry for being late. I have been waiting for everyone to submit the printed blog. Finally, everyone has submitted it. Well, [sigh] almost. Hehehe.

So, like what I have promised you, let’s reveal the answer!

The title of the song for the "Guess?? music video is....

JUST (YOU DO IT TO YOURSELF),

It is a MTV Video Music Awards – nominated single.

And the band is....

RADIOHEAD.

The vocalist who some referred to as ‘weird’ while singing the song, that is....

Thom Yorke (the lead vocals, rhythm guitar, piano, beats).
Hey, he's cool you know.

( source: http://pacmanjonesin.com/2009/03/13/the-daily-sexah-thom-yorke-disses-miley-cyrus/)

Now.. about the music video.. haha.. the one that make you scratch your head, remember?

It was directed by Jamie Thraves, who was hand-picked by the band after they saw several of his experimental short films. It was filmed near Liverpool Street Station in London, and intersperses footage of Radiohead playing the song inside an apartment with scenes of a middle-aged man who lies down in the middle of the pavement just outside of the apartment building. People start to gather, thinking that something must be wrong with the man, and the band are shown looking out the window at the events below. A heated (subtitled) conversation between the man and the crowd develops, as the people start demanding to know what the man is doing and why he is lying there. In subtitles, the man finally gives in and says, "Yes I'll tell you, I'll tell you why I'm lying here... but God forgive me... and God help us all... because you don't know what you ask of me." The camera zooms in on his mouth as the man finally gives the answer, but the subtitles have suddenly stopped, so the reason is not revealed to the viewer. As the camera zooms back out, it shows the pavement covered with the crowd of people, all lying down just like the man. Radiohead members have yet to reveal what specific words the man was intended to have said, if any, and Thraves has said "to tell you would deaden the impact, and would probably make you want to lie down in the road too".

(Source:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Just_(song))

Hahaha. Yes, I agree with Traves. Because that’s the feeling I had when I learnt the answer. It is as if I want to lie down in the pavement too.

And now, you want to know what does the person said to the people?

You really want to know, right?

Yes, I'll tell you.

I'll tell you the things that he said to those people. Things that make the crowd of people, all lying down just like him.

But forgive me... forgive me if after knowing it you want to lie down too. Haha.

Well, from a website that I’ve read, someone asked his friend who learns a sign language and learns lip reading to read the lip movement of the guy in the music video and it is found that the man said,

“I’ll tell you what I will tell you..
I’ll tell you what I will tell you “.

And basically he is repeating the same sentence over and over again. You can read from the website (here.)

Huh?? Whaaaaaaaaaat? That’s all?

Huhuhu.

Okay. Okay. It's enough. Get back. I think everyone has enough time lying on the floor just now ;p

Lastly, for the “reason why the first man is lying on the sidewalk and the message that this music video tries to convey?”, let’s rest that alone to your own interpretation. You can read the lyrics here. I think it is meant to be universal. And its okay to have different interpretations. I think people should have different interpretations about this song depending on how this song affects them and their life experience. I guess that’s the beauty of it. It should mean what it meant to you.

Satisfy?

Well so long, live well and farewell. You have all been absolutely wonderful and great. I’m going to miss your presence in class, laugh and jokes. And some amusing antics (behaviour which is silly and funny in a way that people usually like) too. Hehe.

Good luck and all the best for your future undertakings.

Remember, be careful with what you wish for. For you’ll never know. Sometimes what might happen to us, happened just because it happens that we do it to ourselves.

Till we meet again.. [wink].

My Readings: March Part 2 (E01)

2009-04-03T00:20:00.000-07:00

My Readings: March Part 2 (A12)

2009-04-03T00:18:00.000-07:00

Blogging: Final Submission

2009-03-30T01:36:00.000-07:00

My dear students from sections A12, C14, E01 and M01,

Please be informed that the dateline for the final submission of your blogging (March) is on 5 April 2009 (Sunday - before 12 midnight.). Do take note that any comment posted after 5 April 2009 would not be taken into consideration.

For those who have printed out and submitted your blog during the first submission (10/3/2009 -Tuesday), you just need to copy your latest comments (from 11/3/2009 onwards till 5/4/2009) and send the printed copies to my room on 6 April 2009, BEFORE or by 6.00 p.m.

For ‘those’ who haven’t printed out and submitted your blog during the first submission (10/3/2009 -Tuesday), you need to copy your all your comments (starting from the day you start i.e. March till 5/4/2009) and submit the printed copies to my room on 6 April 2009, BEFORE or by 6.00 p.m.

To submit, please create the table like the following and paste your comments:

Example:

Fail to follow these instructions, marks will be deducted.

On the other hand, KUDOS, for those who are committed enough and remember your duties. Thank you. For me, you are the epitome of a modern, educated young mind. I pray and wish you the best for your future undertakings. May god bless you.

Thank you for your commitment and good luck.

From your teacher, Miss Marziah.

p/s: the answer for the 'Guess??' music video will be posted on 7 April 2009.

A12: Guess??

2009-03-17T07:11:00.001-07:00

Hello guys!

Let's talk about the music video that we have watched in class. Have you ever watched it before?

I think the music video is so artistic and full of riddles. Haha. I’m still scratching my head though.

What about you?

Can you guess the reason why the first man is lying on the sidewalk? He said something to the people, right? But what is it? Why everyone is laying on the ground after he explains it?

In your opinion, what’s the message that this music video tries to convey? Why do you say so?

Hmm..

Dare to guess?

Let’s hear from you!

C14: Guess??

2009-03-17T07:10:00.000-07:00

E01: Guess??

2009-03-17T07:09:00.001-07:00

M01: Guess??

2009-03-17T07:08:00.000-07:00

My Readings: March (A12)

2009-03-13T18:24:00.004-07:00

My Readings: March (C14)

2009-03-13T18:24:00.003-07:00

My Readings: March (E01)

2009-03-13T18:24:00.001-07:00

My Readings: March (M01)

2009-03-13T18:23:00.000-07:00

A12: Beauty or confidence?

2009-03-09T03:29:00.000-07:00

My dear students A12,

You have read the article on ‘corset’ and ‘foot binding’ when you wrote the essay.

Based on those two articles, we have learnt about their obsession for the ultimate desire that is beauty.

Is beauty that important? Is beauty what you look for in your dream partner or in yourselves?

Is beauty what that matter most?

Or is it confidence, that you look most for yourselves or, for your dream partner.

So, if you were given the ability to choose between beauty (physical attraction) to confidence (high self-esteem), which one would you prefer?

Beauty or confidence? You can only choose one.

And why you choose it? Why it is important to you?

Let’s discuss.

P/s: don’t forget to answer the poll for this topic (top, at the right corner of this blog).

C14: Beauty or confidence?

2009-03-09T03:28:00.000-07:00

My dear students C14,

You have read the article on ‘corset’ and ‘foot binding’ when you wrote the essay.

Based on those two articles, we have learnt about their obsession for the ultimate desire that is beauty.

Is beauty that important? Is beauty what you look for in your dream partner or in yourselves?

Is beauty what that matter most?

Or is it confidence, that you look most for yourselves or, for your dream partner.

So, if you were given the ability to choose between beauty (physical attraction) to confidence (high self-esteem), which one would you prefer?

Beauty or confidence? You can only choose one.

And why you choose it? Why it is important to you?

Let’s discuss.

P/s: don’t forget to answer the poll for this topic (top, at the right corner of this blog).

E01: Beauty or confidence?

2009-03-09T03:27:00.000-07:00

My dear students E01,

You have read the article on ‘corset’ and ‘foot binding’ when you wrote the essay.

Based on those two articles, we have learnt about their obsession for the ultimate desire that is beauty.

Is beauty that important? Is beauty what you look for in your dream partner or in yourselves?

Is beauty what that matter most?

Or is it confidence, that you look most for yourselves or, for your dream partner.

So, if you were given the ability to choose between beauty (physical attraction) to confidence (high self-esteem), which one would you prefer?

Beauty or confidence? You can only choose one.

And why you choose it? Why it is important to you?

Let’s discuss.

P/s: don’t forget to answer the poll for this topic (top, at the right corner of this blog).

M01: Beauty or confidence?

2009-03-09T03:19:00.000-07:00

My dear students M01,

You have read the article on ‘corset’ and ‘foot binding’ when you wrote the essay.

Based on those two articles, we have learnt about their obsession for the ultimate desire that is beauty.

Is beauty that important? Is beauty what you look for in your dream partner or in yourselves?

Is beauty what that matter most?

Or is it confidence, that you look most for yourselves or, for your dream partner.

So, if you were given the ability to choose between beauty (physical attraction) to confidence (high self-esteem), which one would you prefer?

Beauty or confidence? You can only choose one.

And why you choose it? Why it is important to you?

Let’s discuss.

P/s: don’t forget to answer the poll for this topic (top, at the right corner of this blog).

Blogging for January and February: First submission

2009-02-26T03:15:00.000-08:00

My dear students from sections A12, C14, E01 and M01,

Please be informed that the dateline for the first submission of your blogging (January and February) is on 28th February.

You are required to print out all your comments (January and February) and submit the printed copies to my room BEFORE or by 4.30 p.m., 10/3/2009 (Tuesday. Do take note any comment posted after 28th February would only be considered for Final Submission(March and April).

To submit:

1) Using Microsoft Word, create a table like the following picture(Click to view the picture).

2) Go to the blog entry where you have posted your comments. Example: “My
Readings:January (M01)”.

3) Copy all your comments in that particular entry and paste it in the table
(refer the sample below.

4) Submit to Miss Marziah BEFORE or by 4.30 p.m., 10/3/2009 (Tuesday).

Thank you.

My Readings: February (A12)

2009-02-01T07:09:00.002-08:00

My Readings: February (C14)

2009-02-01T07:09:00.001-08:00

My Readings: February (E01)

2009-02-01T07:08:00.001-08:00

My Readings: February (M01)

2009-02-01T07:07:00.000-08:00

UHL2322: Bloggin's Back

2009-01-19T02:26:00.000-08:00

Hi! Welcome to UHL 2322!

Guess, what? Bloggin's back!

Here's the rule for posting your reading entries / comments:

1) post your comments in respective entries restricted only for your section. For example: Students from A12 should post their comments in "My Readings: January (A12)" and vice versa.

2) do not copy and paste the synopsis of the text or the book you have read from the website / internet (use your own words)

2) include your opinion on what you've read (whether you like it/ whether you agree or disagree / whether you want to add or change what happen in the story)

3) state your full name and matric number when you leave your comment

Total marks = 5 %. Fail to follow these instructions, marks will be deducted.

Thank you for your commitment and good luck.

From your teacher, Miss Marziah.

My Readings: January (A12)

2009-01-19T02:25:00.001-08:00

My Readings: January (C14)

2009-01-19T02:24:00.001-08:00

My Readings: January (E01)

2009-01-19T02:23:00.000-08:00

My Readings: January (M01)

2009-01-19T02:22:00.000-08:00

Attention: Dateline for posting and submitting your comments.

2008-10-28T21:58:00.000-07:00

Greetings to all.

Due to certain technical problems the dateline for posting your comments has been postponed (from Wednesday, 29 Oct, 12.00 noon) to Wednesday, 29 0ctober 2008, 6.00 p.m.

Blog submission :

C13, E07 and E08: submit blog on Wednesday (29 October 2008), before 6.00 p.m.

P14 & A13 : submit blog before 31 October 2008 right before 6.00 p.m.

UHL2312: The Finale (A13)

2008-10-19T02:56:00.001-07:00

“Every day I shall put my papers in order and every day I shall say farewell. And the real farewell, when it comes, will only be a small outward confirmation of what has been accomplished within me from day to day.”
~Etty Hillesum~

I really don’t like to say goodbye. But now we almost come to the end of this semester, well, we need one last post to conclude all our experiences throughout the semester, aren’t we?

For me, this semester is really hectic. Time is running fast and fast. But all the struggles seem worth a while when I see you in class. Especially when we laugh together (or at each other hahaha ). For me, it was a great experience teaching all of you – bach of students who are always punctual, unique, creative and amusing in your own way.

So, ‘been there and done that’ what are the things that you like about this course?
Are there any interesting activities or games that that you really enjoy in class?
Did you gain any valuable lesson that you learnt not only in the module but through out your interaction with your classmates, teacher and friends?

Feel free to spill the beans.

“Auf wiedersehen!”

UHL2312: The Finale (C13)

2008-10-19T02:55:00.000-07:00

UHL2312: The Finale (E07)

2008-10-19T02:54:00.000-07:00

UHl2312: The Finale (E08)

2008-10-19T02:53:00.000-07:00

UHL2312: The Finale (P14)

2008-10-19T02:38:00.000-07:00

My Readings : October (A13)

2008-10-05T20:27:00.003-07:00

My Readings : October (C13)

2008-10-05T20:27:00.001-07:00

My Readings : October (E07)

2008-10-05T20:22:00.002-07:00

My Readings : October (E08)

2008-10-05T20:22:00.001-07:00

My Readings : October (P14)

2008-10-05T20:21:00.001-07:00

My Readings: September (A13)

2008-09-01T13:44:00.001-07:00

My Readings: September (C13)

2008-09-01T13:43:00.002-07:00

My Readings: September (E07)

2008-09-01T13:43:00.001-07:00

My Readings: September (E08)

2008-09-01T13:42:00.002-07:00

My Readings: September (P14)

2008-09-01T13:42:00.001-07:00

My readings: August (A13)

2008-08-20T01:09:00.001-07:00

Hi there! Feel free to post your comments on what you have read, be it a magazine, book, online article etc. Don't forget to mention:

1) the source or to put the link of the source (if you read it online)

2) the title (of the magazine, book, article)

and most importantly..

3) your full name, of course.

You can put as many comments you want depending on how often you read. So don't feel ‘shy’ to post more!

Happy reading!

NOTES:

1) Please refer to UHL2312 Online Protocol & Rubric for guideline..

2) You can read and comment on any topic.

3) All the pictures shown above are only for example.

My readings: August (C13)

2008-08-20T01:08:00.001-07:00

Hi there! Feel free to post your comments on what you have read, be it a magazine, book, online article etc. Don't forget to mention:

1) the source or to put the link of the source (if you read it online)

2) the title (of the magazine, book, article)

and most importantly..

3) your full name, of course.

You can put as many comments you want depending on how often you read. So don't feel ‘shy’ to post more!

Happy reading!

NOTES:

1) Please refer to UHL2312 Online Protocol & Rubric for guideline..

2) You can read and comment on any topic.

3) All the pictures shown above are only for example.

My readings : August (E07)

2008-08-13T14:53:00.000-07:00

Hi there! Feel free to post your comments on what you have read, be it a magazine, book, online article etc. Don't forget to mention:

1) the source or to put the link of the source (if you read it online)

2) the title (of the magazine, book, article)

and most importantly..

3) your full name, of course.

You can put as many comments you want depending on how often you read. So don't feel ‘shy’ to post more!

Happy reading!

NOTES:

1) Please refer to UHL2312 Online Protocol & Rubric for guideline..

2) You can read and comment on any topic.

3) All the pictures shown above are only for example.

My readings : August (E08)

2008-08-13T14:50:00.001-07:00

Hi there! Feel free to post your comments on what you have read, be it a magazine, book, online article etc. Don't forget to mention:

1) the source or to put the link of the source (if you read it online)

2) the title (of the magazine, book, article)

and most importantly..

3) your full name, of course.

You can put as many comments you want depending on how often you read. So don't feel ‘shy’ to post more!

Happy reading!

NOTES:

1) Please refer to UHL2312 Online Protocol & Rubric for guideline..

2) You can read and comment on any topic.

3) All the pictures shown above are only for example.

My readings : August (P14)

2008-08-12T18:49:00.000-07:00

Hi there! Feel free to post your comments on what you have read, be it a magazine, book, online article etc. Don't forget to mention:

1) the source or to put the link of the source (if you read it online)

2) the title (of the magazine, book, article)

and most importantly..

3) your full name, of course.

You can put as many comments you want depending on how often you read. So don't feel ‘shy’ to post more!

Happy reading!

p/s: 1) please refer to UHL2312 Online Protocol & Rubric for guideline.

Overcoming Stage Fright! (A13)

2008-07-17T23:48:00.000-07:00

Hi, guys! We have done so many activities and presentations. We share stories, ideas and we even laugh together! For instances, we did Human Sculpture, Alien & Translator, Tales of Sounds (story telling using sounds) etc. And what can I say? You guys are so great and so creative!

So, being in front of the class and to conduct a presentation is not an easy task. Some of us would still have butterflies in our tummies when it comes to presentation or sweat when they need to go on stage and present. So how can we beat our stage fright forever?

To learn on how to beat the stage fright, goes to http://stagefrighthelp.com/labels/stage%20fright.html and read up on ways to overcome presentation anxieties. Based on what you have read on that page:

1)discuss what ways (provided in the page) would be helpful for you and give comment about it.

Happy reading!

Overcoming Stage Fright! (C13)

2008-07-17T23:47:00.000-07:00

Overcoming Stage Fright! (E07)

2008-07-17T23:46:00.000-07:00

Hi, guys! We have done so many activities and presentations. We share stories, ideas and we even laugh together!
For instances, we did Human Sculpture, Alien & Translator, Tales of Sounds (story telling using sounds) etc. And what can I say? You guys are so great and so creative!

So, being in front of the class and to conduct a presentation is not an easy task. Some of us would still have butterflies in our tummies when it comes to presentation or sweat when they need to go on stage and present. So how can we beat our stage fright forever?

To learn on how to beat the stage fright, goes to http://stagefrighthelp.com/labels/stage%20fright.html and read up on ways to overcome presentation anxieties. Based on what you have read on that page:

1)discuss what ways (provided in the page) would be helpful for you and give comment about it.

Happy reading!

Overcoming Stage Fright! (E08)

2008-07-17T23:45:00.000-07:00

Hi, guys! We have done so many activities and presentations. We share stories, ideas and we even laugh together! For instances, we did Human Sculpture, Alien & Translator, Tales of Sounds (story telling using sounds) etc. And what can I say? You guys are so great and so creative!

So, being in front of the class and to conduct a presentation is not an easy task. Some of us would still have butterflies in our tummies when it comes to presentation or sweat when they need to go on stage and present. So how can we beat our stage fright forever?

To learn on how to beat the stage fright, goes to http://stagefrighthelp.com/labels/stage%20fright.html and read up on ways to overcome presentation anxieties. Based on what you have read on that page:
1)discuss what ways (provided in the page) would be helpful for you and give comment about it.

Happy Reading!

Overcoming Stage Fright! (P14)

2008-07-17T23:31:00.000-07:00

Hi, guys! We have done so many activities and presentations. We share stories, ideas and we even laugh together! For instances, we did Human Sculpture, Alien & Translator, Tales of Sounds (story telling using sounds) etc. And what can I say? You guys are so great and so creative!

So, being in front of the class and to conduct a presentation is not an easy task. Some of us would still have butterflies in our tummies when it comes to presentation or sweat when they need to go on stage and present. So how can we beat our stage fright forever?

To learn on how to beat the stage fright, goes to http://stagefrighthelp.com/labels/stage%20fright.html and read up on ways to overcome presentation anxieties. Based on what you have read on that page:
1)discuss what ways (provided in the page) would be helpful for you and give comment about it.

Happy reading!

Getting Started: Ice-Breaking Activities (A13)

2008-07-15T00:37:00.005-07:00

Hello, guys! One week has passed...gone...to return no more. How is UHL 2312 so far? Did you like any of these activities?
1. Snowball fight
2. 30 second talk
3. Speed talk / Speaking board game
4. Human Sculpture

What have you learnt? Do you think these activities help you to gain more confidence?

Getting Started: Ice-Breaking Activities (E07)

2008-07-15T00:36:00.000-07:00

Getting Started: Ice-Breaking Activities (E08)

2008-07-15T00:34:00.000-07:00

Hello,guys! One week has passed...gone...to return no more. How is UHL 2312 so far? Did you like any of these activities?
1. Snowball fight
2. 30 second talk
3. Speed talk / Speaking board game
4. Human Sculpture

What have you learnt? Do you think these activities help you to gain more confidence?

Getting Started: Ice-Breaking Activities (C13)

2008-07-15T00:31:00.000-07:00

Getting Started: Ice-Breaking Activities (P14)

2008-07-15T00:25:00.000-07:00

What's In? What's Out? What's Hot? What's Not? A13

2008-07-09T07:27:00.003-07:00

What's In? What's Out? What's Hot? What's Not? C13

2008-07-09T07:27:00.001-07:00

What's In? What's Out? What's Hot? What's Not? E07

2008-07-09T07:26:00.003-07:00

What's In? What's Out? What's Hot? What's Not? E08

2008-07-09T07:26:00.001-07:00

What's In? What's Out? What's Hot? What's Not? P14

2008-07-09T07:25:00.005-07:00

What's In? What's Out? What's Hot? What's Not? P14

2008-07-09T07:25:00.004-07:00

I hate public speaking E08

2008-07-09T07:25:00.001-07:00

I hate public speaking E07

2008-07-09T07:24:00.002-07:00

I hate public speaking C13

2008-07-09T07:24:00.001-07:00

I hate public speaking A13

2008-07-09T07:23:00.000-07:00