Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Outline :
Global Communication
As living in the century where technologies have reached the sky limit, we feel blessed to have all these means of communication and technologies that have been making our life easier and better. Global communication basically means the series of communications used to spread out the information globally via phone, internet, TV, radio or any other means of communications. This has brought a revolution among the people worldwide. It has not only helped in the field of communication but has also uplifted the political, economic and other important aspects of the society.
On the one hand, it is blurring technological, economic, political, and cultural boundaries. Print, photography, film, telephone and telegraph, broadcasting, satellites, and computer technologies, which developed fairly independently, are rapidly merging into a digital stream of zeros and ones in the global telecommunications networks (The Economist, March 10, 1990; October 5, 1991; September 30, 1995).On the other hand , it is helping to empower forgotten groups and voices in the international community.
The most challenging and important effects of global communication has fall upon international cultural life. According to the one of the articles, I read on global communication states that, ‘Each new technology has to find its own cultural space in the life of a society before it can have any meaningful impact on social relations. In the case of the media, where technologies range from the simplest to the most complex, and from the readily accessible to those accessible only by a small elite, the effects are even more complex and ambiguous.’
Global communication has played an important role in globalization. The new technologies have brought the world together globally. It has made our lives simpler and better. Through the means of communication, we have now; we can get in touch with our friends and family in a blink of an eye. It has changed our lives dramatically. Over the past decade, it has improved a lot with inventions of modern and advanced technologies.
To sum up, each and every individual rely on the global communication in their day to day lives and hence it’s the main reason how global communication has uplifted globalization through business, economics , international culture and other social networking sites. Also, it has contributed a lot for the upcoming generations to make the world more advanced and a better place to live.
Work Cited:
GLOBAL COMMUNICATION:
Introduction :
.What is global communication ?
Global Communication is collecting and bringing all the means of communication together to improve and make the communication's sector more advanced and developed in a world wide level.
Thesis Statement :
In today's world of science and technologies, means of commutation like radio, tv, internet and others have brought the people , living all over the world together, without communication , this life would not have been possible.
Body :
1) History of communication:
- How was it?
-How did people communicate?
-Pros/Cons
2) Present way of communication:
-Media : Tv, Radio, Newspapers
-Electronic : Internet
3) Use of global communication:
- Business: offices, schools , companies
- Science: satellites, technologies
4) Pros and Cons of global communication:
- Pros: Fastest communication, reliability,saves time, accuracy
-Cons: Dependency, no social life,effects on health.
Conclusion : Global communication has indeed made our lives better and easier but there are challenges that needs to be overcome to maintain the unity , all over the world.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Interview 2
Preparation :
For the second interview, I was as much excited as the first interview, it went pretty well. I came to know Rosanthi through Iresha., my first interviewee. She had to cancel our first meeting as she had an exam the next day. She gave me a call after she was done with her exam but I was at work so I could not answer her call. Later, I called to fix the time to do the interview but she wanted to do the interview the same day. She came and pick me from my apartment and went to her place. To my surprise , it was her birthday and I was unaware of that. We decided to do the interview at her place but her friends were there and they were all in a mood to party. Loud music, drinks and what not . Hence, Rosh and I sneaked out of her apartment and went to the coffee shop next to her building. We grabbed a cup coffee and started the interview. It was really fun interviewing her.
Personal Review:
This interview went better than the first one. I got to know more about Srilanka and the people living there. Rosh and I became really good friends after the interview. She invited me over her birthday party and we had lots of fun. Learning about Srilanka was a new experience for me. Rosh helped a lot to get this interview done.
I would like to thank you her with all my heart for helping me do this interview. I also got to enjoy ,mouth watering food cooked by her. She was kind enough to share every little thing about her family and culture. She made me feel very comfortable to take the interview. I think I did this interview lot more better than the previous one and I will make sure my third interview goes even better than my second interview
Personal Review:
This interview went better than the first one. I got to know more about Srilanka and the people living there. Rosh and I became really good friends after the interview. She invited me over her birthday party and we had lots of fun. Learning about Srilanka was a new experience for me. Rosh helped a lot to get this interview done.
I would like to thank you her with all my heart for helping me do this interview. I also got to enjoy ,mouth watering food cooked by her. She was kind enough to share every little thing about her family and culture. She made me feel very comfortable to take the interview. I think I did this interview lot more better than the previous one and I will make sure my third interview goes even better than my second interview
Interview#2
Date of Interview: 11-2-11
Interviewer: Eliza Pokharel
Interviewee: Roshanthi De Silva
Eliza: What is your good name?
Iresha : My name is Roshanthi De Silva
Eliza : May I know where you are from?
Iresha : I am from Srilanka.
Eliza: How long have you been in the US?
Roshanthi : 3 long years (sigh)
Eliza: Do you like your stay here in the US?
Roshanthi: Yes, I do. I have lot of friends who are really caring and loving but sometimes it’s frustrating when you miss your family and friends back home.
Eliza: When do you miss your family the most?
Roshanthi : Staying abroad and missing your family is obvious , nonetheless, I miss them most during the festivals. Festivals are celebrated lavishly in our country. During the festivals, we have family gatherings. We get together and celebrate our festivals. We cook variety of dishes. Aww! I want to go home L
Eliza: So , you talked about the festivals, could you please name some popular festivals that you celebrate?
Roshanthi : Basically, festivals depend on what religion you follow. I am a Christian so Christmas is my festival.
Eliza: Sounds good! So , all Srilankans are Christian, then?
Roshanthi : ( Nodding ) No, No, most of them follow Buddhism but I have to be a Christian (smiling)
E: What other religions do people follow?
R: After Buddhism, we have second majority group of people following Hinduism.
E: I think , I asked you a lot about religions , this is getting monotonous. Let me jump to another question?
R: No problem! I like it J
Eliza: So, what would you like to do in your leisure time?
Roshanthi: I would like to listen to music, watch movies and hang out with my friends and play soccer.
Eliza: Soccer?? That’s great?
R: Thank you. I am so into sports. Playing soccer is my passion.
Eliza: So, what sports do people play in Srilanka?
R: Good question! Cricket for sure!
Eliza: Okay , so if you had to define yourself in one word, what would that be?
Roshanthi : (smiling) that’s the hardest question ever. One can never define themselves in a word. Can I skip this question? ( just kidding) Umm! I would say Friendly
Eliza: Well, that answers my questions pretty well
R : I did a good job on that one right?
Eliza: Absolutely! By the way, Are you married?
Roshanthi: No , I am not and I have no plans of getting married for next 5 years.
Eliza: Let’s talk about your family. How big is it?
Roshanthi: I have only one elder brother. My mom and dad J
Eliza: How were you raised?
Roshanthi: I was raised in a small family. I did not have that many friends; my brother was the only friend. My parents used to work all day so nobody was there to take care of us. We used to be happy to see our parents at night after having a long day. Yeah! That’s pretty much, how I grew up.
Eliza: Is the community you lived in: a male dominating society like other Asian countries?
Roshanthi: Yeah!! Totally!! Men usually go to work and female stay home and look after kids and house hold chores. Usually, it happens in the remote areas but in the cities women are forward. They go to work, earn money and they are advanced.
Eliza : Do you have a joint family or a nuclear family?
Roshanthi: Nuclear and I love my family.
Eliza: Have you ever gone for a long vacation with your family?
Roshanthi : No , never got a chance as my parents worked. But after my graduation, I am planning to go on a long vacation with my family.
Eliza: Where did you do your high school from?
Roshanthi: Kandy, Srilanka
Eliza: How is the education system in your country?
Roshanthi : It’s the same as in the US . Kids go to kindergarten. After that, junior high, then high school. After that we go to college and then get a degree. Not all but yes people are educated in my country and that gives me a great feeling. I feel proud to say that people in my country are educated J
Eliza: What is your major?
Roshanthi: Accounting.
Eliza: Are you planning to join grad school?
Roshanthi: Yes, certainly! I would graduate first then look for jobs. If I find one, I’d work for some time, make some money and take my family for a vacation. They have done a lot for me and it’d be my turn to do atleast something for them. I can’t wait to graduate .
Eliza: Why do you think education is important in one’s life?
Roshanthi: well people should be independent, for that you need to work and earn money. If you are educated sky is the limit ;)
Eliza :T hanks , for your time Rosh! It was great interviewing you
Roshanthi: No problem , anytimeJ
Country Report:
Background:
"Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the Maldives." It is part of South Asia.As a result of its location in the path of major sea routes, Sri Lanka is a strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia "It was an important stop on the ancient Silk Road. Sri Lanka has also been a center of the Buddhist religion and culture from ancient times and is one of the few remaining abodes of Buddhism in South Asia along with Ladakh, Bhutan and the Chittagong hill tracts."The Sinhalese community forms the majority of the population; Tamils who are concentrated in the north and east of the island, form the largest ethnic minority.From Iresha I came to know that the other communities include Moors, Burghers, Kaffirs, Malays and the aboriginal Vedd people.
Lifestyle:
Cuisine :
The cuisine of Sri Lanka is similar to that of India. Rice, is usually consumed daily, can be found at any special occasion, while spicy curries are favorite dishes for dinner and lunch. One of the most popular alcoholic drink is Toddy or Arrack, both made from palm tree sap. Sri Lankans also eat Hoppers which can be found anywhere in Sri Lanka.
Much of Sri Lanka's cuisine consists of boiled or steamed rice served with curry. Another well-known rice dish is Kiribath, meaning "milk rice." Curries in Sri Lanka are not just limited to meat- or fish-based dishes; there are also vegetable and even fruit curries. A typical Sri Lankan meal consists of a "main curry" (fish, chicken, or mutton), as well as several other curries made with vegetable and lentils. Side-dishes include pickles, chutneys and "sambols" which can sometimes be fiery hot. The most famous of these is the coconut sambol, made of ground coconut mixed with chilies, dried Maldivian fish and lime juice. This is ground to a paste and eaten with rice, as it gives zest to the meal and is believed to increase appetite.
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Interview 1
Interview#1
Date of Interview: 10-22-11
Interviewer: Eliza Pokharel
Interviewee: Iresha M Mudiyanselage Herath
Eliza: What is your good name?
Iresha : My name is, Iresha M Mudiyanselage Herath
Eliza : May I know where you are from?
Iresha : I am from Srilanka. It’s an island and is a part of South Asia.
Eliza: So, what would you like to do in your leisure time?
Iresha: I would like to listen to music, watch movies and hang out with my friends
Eliza: If you had to define yourself in one word, what would that be?
Iresha : (smiling) Hard –working . I guess
Eliza: Are you married?
Iresha: No , I am not and I have no plans of getting married for next 5 years.
Eliza: Let’s talk about your family. How big is it?
Iresha: Just four of us. My mom , dad , me and my elder sister.
Eliza: How were you raised?
Iresha: I was raised in a very friendly and loving environment. My mom and dad both worked and I was up brought by my grandparents. I used to spend most of my time with my grandparents than my parents. My family taught me moral values and disciple.
Eliza: Is the community you lived in: a male dominating society like other Asian countries?
Iresha: Yes , sure. It’s a male dominating society .
Eliza : Do you have a joint family or a nuclear family?
Iresha: I have a joint family and I love my family.
Eliza: Have you ever gone for a long vacation with your family?
Iresha: Yes, couple of times. My mom and dad were here for summer so we went to California for a long vacation. It was fun.
Eliza: Where did you do your high school from?
Iresha: American College of Higher Education Kandy.
Eliza: What is your major?
Iresha: Travel and Tourism and I will be graduating next year.
Eliza: Are you planning to join grad school?
Iresha: Let’s see. What happens? I would probably join grad school.
El Eliza: Why do you think education is important in one’s life?
Ir Iresha : It’s very important as it broadens up our knowledge .Also, it helps one develop new
interests in life that may be entertaining or allow one to enter a new occupation.
Ir Iresha : It’s very important as it broadens up our knowledge .Also, it helps one develop new
interests in life that may be entertaining or allow one to enter a new occupation.
Country Report:
Background:
"Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the Maldives." It is part of South Asia.As a result of its location in the path of major sea routes, Sri Lanka is a strategic naval link between West Asia and South East Asia "It was an important stop on the ancient Silk Road. Sri Lanka has also been a center of the Buddhist religion and culture from ancient times and is one of the few remaining abodes of Buddhism in South Asia along with Ladakh, Bhutan and the Chittagong hill tracts."The Sinhalese community forms the majority of the population; Tamils who are concentrated in the north and east of the island, form the largest ethnic minority.From Iresha I came to know that the other communities include Moors, Burghers, Kaffirs, Malays and the aboriginal Vedd people.
Lifestyle:
Cuisine :
The cuisine of Sri Lanka is similar to that of India. Rice, is usually consumed daily, can be found at any special occasion, while spicy curries are favorite dishes for dinner and lunch. One of the most popular alcoholic drink is Toddy or Arrack, both made from palm tree sap. Sri Lankans also eat Hoppers which can be found anywhere in Sri Lanka.
Much of Sri Lanka's cuisine consists of boiled or steamed rice served with curry. Another well-known rice dish is Kiribath, meaning "milk rice." Curries in Sri Lanka are not just limited to meat- or fish-based dishes; there are also vegetable and even fruit curries. A typical Sri Lankan meal consists of a "main curry" (fish, chicken, or mutton), as well as several other curries made with vegetable and lentils. Side-dishes include pickles, chutneys and "sambols" which can sometimes be fiery hot. The most famous of these is the coconut sambol, made of ground coconut mixed with chilies, dried Maldivian fish and lime juice. This is ground to a paste and eaten with rice, as it gives zest to the meal and is believed to increase appetite.
Spices:
"Sri Lanka has long been renowned for its spices. Lamprais—rice boiled in stock with a special curry, accompanied by "frikkadels" (meatballs), all of which is then wrapped in a banana leaf and baked—is a Dutch-influenced Sri Lankan dish. Dutch and Portuguese sweets also continue to be popular." British influences include roast beef and roast chicken. Also, the influence of the Indian cooking methods and food has played a major role in what Sri Lankans eat.
Tradtional Coustume:
Dhooti, Loongi, Sari and Sarong.
Personal Review:
Tradtional Coustume:
Dhooti, Loongi, Sari and Sarong.
Personal Review:
I was so excited to do this project as I was about to know about a different country and new culture. It was my first interview so I was kind of nervous. Nevertheless, I did not let my nervousness ruin my interview with my interviewee. I wasn’t sure whether she would be open to answer my questions but to my surprise she made me feel comfortable.
I had all my questions printed out for her so that she could get a heads up, what the interview was going to be like. She went through all the questions and was ready for the interview. We met in the library. The interview went pretty good. I got to know a lot about Srilanka. The interview went for almost an hour. Besides, all the interview questions, we talked a lot about Srilankan food so I have a lot of information on food in my country report.
Preparation:
Firstly, I decided, what country I was going to do my interview on. After deciding that, I used my friend’s circle for interviewing international students from Srilanka. As we are supposed to voice record the interview, I decided to use my phone’s voice recorder. I played with it for a while to make sure it works properly while interviewing. Then, I typed all the questions for the interview and made few copies of it and I also did some research on Srilanka
Some facts about Srilanka:
Area | |
Total Area | 65,610 sq.km. |
Climate | |
Low Country | Min. 24.4° C - Max 31.7° C |
Hill Country | Min. 17.1° C - Max 26.3° C |
Life Expectancy Rate | 75.18 (yrs) |
Adult Literacy Rate | 97% (15-24 years; 2010) |
Capital | Sri Jayewardenepura (Administrative) Colombo (Commercial) |
Ethnic Groups | Sinhalese, Tamils, Muslims, Burghers |
Religions | Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity |
Languages | Official languages : Sinhala and Tamil Link language : English |
Currency | Sri Lanka Rupee |
GDP-Real Growth Rate | 8.2% (2010) |
Per Capita GDP | US$ 2,375 (2010) |
Exchange Rates (An average as at 31 March 2011) Rs./US $ | |
Rs. 112.00 | |
Rs./Rand | Rs. 16.00 |
Source Cited :
De Silva, K. M. (1981). A history of Sri Lanka. University of California Pres. ISBN 978-0520-043-20-6
Nubin, Walter (2002). Sri Lanka: Current issues and historical background Nova Publishers ISBN 978-1590-335-73-4
Corea, Gamani; Kelegama, Saman (2004). Economic policy in Sri Lanka: Issues and debates. SAGE. ISBN 978-0761-932-78-9
Thursday, October 20, 2011
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