This is very sad and somber. Too many
innocent people died in Paris. Some are saying the terror caused by an
isolation of the Islamic group in France. However, it could not be the key
reason for this horrible disaster. No matter what takes, this kind of catastrophe
should not be happened again.
Becky
2015년 11월 23일 월요일
2015년 11월 16일 월요일
#11 : Voting ban on prisoners convicted of serious crimes is lawful, EU court rules
There could be so many pros and cons on
this issue, so it is quite difficult to give an opinion and controversial. As I
mentioned in class, I don’t think that serial killers who got life sentence or
more deserve the right to vote because they took other’s right to live happily.
However, prisoners who commit minor
offenses need proper human rights. The problem is tax payer would not agree on
this. That’s why this is quite difficult to decide either side of opinions.
2015년 11월 8일 일요일
#10 : Korean history textbook issue
Last
topic was about Korean history textbook that it will be published by government.
This is very controversial issue in Korea, but the president seems not to listen
the citizens at all. I don’t understand why she is insisting to proceed this
weird plan. As I said in the class, it is one way of dictatorship. I think this
is ridiculous.
2015년 10월 25일 일요일
'Featured Report' : Thousands watch Korean teen eat dinner every night (Meok Bang)
I will bring an article about 'Meok bang', the eating shows in Korea.
Below is the article.
http://nypost.com/2015/08/19/thousands-watch-korean-teen-eat-dinner-every-night/
Discussion Questions :
Below is the article.
http://nypost.com/2015/08/19/thousands-watch-korean-teen-eat-dinner-every-night/
Discussion Questions :
1.
Have
you ever watched any ‘Meok bang’ shows? How was(is) it?
2.
What
do you think about this Meok bang syndrome?
3.
Do
you think this is related to our economic or social conditions of Korea? Why?
4.
Are
there any similar shows in other countries? What is it?
5.
What
kind of ‘eaters’ are you? Please pick one : heavy eater, small eater, picky
eater, hearty eater, healthy eater, convenience eater… etc.
You
can find out your eating style at below link by quiz. J
2015년 10월 18일 일요일
Topic for the 7th week(IKE 1106): Gun
Control in the U.S.
Recently, there was a mass shooting in US
again, so I tried to read the article on that. Then, I was curious why it still
happens continuously? Obama also ask the congress to change the law, but it
seems quite difficult. After this class, I realize that it is related to money,
big money. It is really sad that some people put his/her value on money instead
of others’ lives. Pitiful Americans….
2015년 10월 17일 토요일
Regulating Smart Phone Usage While Walking (Midterm Topic)
Regulating Smart Phone Usage While Walking
Recently, a pedestrian in a car accident
sued the driver and demanded medical expenses, but the pedestrian lost the case
as the court concluded that the accident was due to the pedestrian's
carelessness from looking at his phone. The number of such car accidents owing
to the use of smart phones while crossing roads has been increasing. Also, it
was reported that over 95% of citizens had used smart phones at least once
while they are walking. Some foreign countries such as the U.S or China have
responded to the issue by prohibiting pedestrians from simultaneously walking
and using phones, or running campaigns to raise awareness of the dangers. Some
states in US started regulating smart phone usage while walking in spite of an
opposition from many people.
In this regard, I would like to say we need
specific regulations for smart phone users as well.
First of all, in Korea, accidents
caused by the usage of smart phone when people walk have been dramatically
increased comparing to any other nations in the world. This is a severe
problem, but no one seems notice it. Too many patients are headed to hospitals
because of those accidents, leading to waste medical insurance premiums.
Second, we have to aware that pedestrians
have to keep eyes forward when they cross roads. This is a basic responsibility
as a pedestrian. However, people do not fulfill their duties. To regulate the
usage of smart phone can give them an alert.
Opponents might think this is an invasion of
privacy. This problem goes way far severe and increased than just leave it as an
individual issue. Too much money is wasted, too many people are injured or
killed. We should not let this vicious circle continue. It is time our
government to act.
2015년 10월 12일 월요일
Top interpreter reveals life in translation
Top interpreter reveals life in translation
The topic of week#6 was interpreter. Ms.
Choi jung hwa is the top interpreter in Korea as the first generation of Korean
interpreting industry. I also read a book that she wrote, it was really
inspiring for me. At that moment, I might have a dream of becoming an interpreter.
Before I came GSIT, it wouldn’t that much easy.
However, it has totally changed. It is really tough for me now, but I do not
want to quit. Due to that, I admire Ms. Choi of her commitment as an
interpreter.
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