Project Task 1: First Video reaction on blog using http://mailvu.com/
In this assignment you will be required to make your first reaction post to one of the readings we are doing in class. The objective of this activity is to provide a context for you to express your ideas about the story read in regards to literary and sociocultural issues.
Instructions:
1. Read the story carefully. Make sure you understand the sociocultural aspects that provide a context to the story.
2. Do some research about concepts introduced in the story such as capitalism, communism, socialism, and the Berlin Wall.
3. Then go to http://mailvu.com/ and record a 5-minute video answering the following questions:
a. What is the general tone of the story? (You can check out this short explanation to understand the concept of tone http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-tone-in-a-story.html
b. If the title of the story is Under the Western Eyes, what do you think is the wester view of Easter Europe that the narrator displays throughout the story?
c. What do you think of communism, socialism, and capitalism? Describe these terms. How does the story present capitalism versus communism? What political system do you think predominates in Colombia? Which one do you affiliate more?
d. After you have made the recording, obtain a sharable link and make your post on your blog under the tab: Project Task 1
Note: Remember that mailvu won't allow you to record more than 5 minutes. Also make sure that your recording is well recorded. Check the sound and other technical requirements. You must check this out before the day of the submission. You must try the program before the day of the submission of the assignment and report if you experience any technical difficulties.
4. Make your post on Friday during the second half of our class session. After that you will have until Saturday 9 pm to reply to at least two of your classmates' posts. Then you are expected to react to your classmates' comments on your own original post.
Grading Scheme:
You will be graded on the basis of quality of your post, punctuality to make the post, quality of your responses.
In this assignment you will be required to make your first reaction post to one of the readings we are doing in class. The objective of this activity is to provide a context for you to express your ideas about the story read in regards to literary and sociocultural issues.
Instructions:
Requirement: you need to have read Under the Wester Eyes
2. Do some research about concepts introduced in the story such as capitalism, communism, socialism, and the Berlin Wall.
3. Then go to http://mailvu.com/ and record a 5-minute video answering the following questions:
a. What is the general tone of the story? (You can check out this short explanation to understand the concept of tone http://examples.yourdictionary.com/examples-of-tone-in-a-story.html
b. If the title of the story is Under the Western Eyes, what do you think is the wester view of Easter Europe that the narrator displays throughout the story?
c. What do you think of communism, socialism, and capitalism? Describe these terms. How does the story present capitalism versus communism? What political system do you think predominates in Colombia? Which one do you affiliate more?
d. After you have made the recording, obtain a sharable link and make your post on your blog under the tab: Project Task 1
Note: Remember that mailvu won't allow you to record more than 5 minutes. Also make sure that your recording is well recorded. Check the sound and other technical requirements. You must check this out before the day of the submission. You must try the program before the day of the submission of the assignment and report if you experience any technical difficulties.
4. Make your post on Friday during the second half of our class session. After that you will have until Saturday 9 pm to reply to at least two of your classmates' posts. Then you are expected to react to your classmates' comments on your own original post.
Grading Scheme:
You will be graded on the basis of quality of your post, punctuality to make the post, quality of your responses.
Hi guys this is my video. Ken Uehara
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ReplyDeleteCesar A. Arango
I can understand your video 😊
DeleteI interested in your answer about ¿what political system do you think predominates in Colombia?
We have different opinions, I believe that our country has a capitalism system because in Colombia there are private industry and free trade, enrichment of some few in exchange for the impoverishment of vulnerable people.
And the socialism is present in countries like: Cuba, where the power is who control the resources for the people and in the socialism, there're not private property, the socialism try that the all people have the same benefits such as: health, education, protection and in Colombia don’t happen this. In Colombia, the rich people or who have a great position have better opportunities for progress.
thanks. I respect your opinion.
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DeleteHey Cesar, I really liked your video I think it was easier for meto understand the main topic going on in the story for the way you explained, in my opinion we have very similar points of view about the concepts of economic systems and also I saw others might have a different perception of the economic system here in Colombia but in general I agree with your opinion
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DeleteAlicia, thanks for the comment, I just really don't have much knowledge about economic systems and I really appreciate your explanation, it will be useful for me the next time, thanks and have a great day (night jeje).
DeleteStephania, I just expect that we're not so far from the real thing with our videos Jajaja, we're kind of clueless on those topics.
Stephania Saez
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It was a great video, I think that you and I share the same feelings about the article, we've similar definitions of what we know that economic systems are. In general, I liked the video and it shows clearly what you believe about the tópic.
Deletehello estephania
Deletewe have similar ideas in general, but i don't agree with you about that socialism is the system tha works in Colombia because we don't have equality, we work like dogs and we don't get enough pay even for survive; the ones who have the money do whatever they want and nobody tell them nothing. that ins't fair!
I agree with you when you talk about the tone of the story because whit the description it was formal, but maybe the tone could change when Carl talked and I liked your central position because you're right about every system has good and bad things and maybe for this reason is difficult say what is the best but I don't think the socialism is the Colombia's system, and I think that you did a good job with the video.
DeleteThanks everyone for your replies I think it's good to have different opinions because that makes me question myself about what I believe. In my opinion socialism is the economic system that's supposed to work in Colombia but with the corruption is been hard I hope one day we can end with this situation that's why I likeand support Claudia Lopez work jajajaja. Jessica I was trying to see your video but was imposible check it to see if something is wrong
DeleteHi Stephania, Erika, Cesar and Jessica, I am not sure the story has a neutral or serious tone. It seems to me that by the way the author describes everything as old, in declina, dirty, and even ugly, he is trying to set up a sad or decadent environment and tone in the story. You are right to say that our political system is informed by socialist ideas, but capitalism is dominating every day more.Good job!
DeleteCamilo Orejuela here.
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Hi buddy.
DeleteI really liked your video, but I think we disagree about the 'western view', maybe it is my mistake, but, the story doesn't say, nor insinuate that in the East of Europe have the perfect system, I remember the last part of the story when the American couple treats the communists with a disgusting behavior, that's why I think, the 'western view' has an air of superiority (a chip on their shoulders). Also, I think you should give some explanation about why is Columbia capitalist, or at least an example -you know, try to do it for dummies-. Finally, I liked how you explain the socialist theory because I understood a little bit more of it.
You looked good. Don't hate me. :3
hello juan camilo
DeleteI agree with you about the tone of the story but I disagree your idea of the western view of eastern europe.
I think western europe was represented by the couple throughout the story and they didn't looked to be very happy with the people and the culture of eastern europe, so I think that western people looked at eastern europe people as inferiors.
talking about the rest of your video, it seen to have like the same ideas about communism, capitalism and socialism that i have and that capitalism is the system that predominates in Colombia. also, I would say that i affiliate to the socialism as you do.
I liked your video!
Hey Camilo,
DeleteI agree with you in almost everything, I also thought that the tone of the story was rule by the curiosity of the narrator, it made sense that the people wanted to see how civilization was evolving back them and this story is just evidence of that.
You were right when you said it was easy to identify capitalism as the Colombia’s social system, i mean that´s s why we are so screwed right? heheh….just kidding!, and about how radical communism can be, you know is not good that is always associated with poverty, not so sure am a fan of socialism but it does have its pros.
Good job!
Alan Rios
Hello supp, I'm late to reply...
DeleteI consider interesting what you said about the story, you are right about the how the narrator, who came from the western side, to see the east side, I can agree with the idea of the eastern think his economic model is perfect, this is what everyone think about his favorite economic model, but I desagree about the idea western think the same. I agree with you about the socialism is a good economic model, but only theoracly, I think in the reality this can't work.
See you.
Hi guys, I do think that the main character was guided by curiosity and that can be considered part of the tone , but also the author wants to transmit a decadent tone, a sad tone. Think of how everything is described. Yes, the western look seems to be condescending toward the East.
DeleteWell done!! Juan Camilo!
DeleteJuan David Pérez Pineda
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Oscar F Ramos :
DeleteI think you and I got a similar feeling of the way the story was told, we share the same opinion about the tone the narrator picks to portrait the story, the vision of the westerns it’s pictured straight forward and you put it in simple words. When you are explaining about socialism, communism and capitalism you explain it in a way it’s easy to see how it works and the differences between the three are made clear. When you talk about Colombia I think you grasp the idea pretty well but it’s not that clear because you don’t get in too deep in the subject, going to your opinion of which system you prefer you talk about anarchism and that’s a whole other deal but I get it, at the end of the video you also talk about that both systems take advantage of the people in a similar way and that they are both corrupted and unfair on that regard well the world has shown you right.
Oscar Ramos
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JUAN DAVID PÉREZ PINEDA
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In your video, you get the point of what is the whole under the western eyes thing, whats is going on, what i’ts hapenning at precise moment of the story and how the narrator make himself clear, the way of the easterns see the westerns which is like a weird way of living under a dictatorship.Also about your explanation about the political ways of living, you got them right I got the same point of you on socialism I also think is the best political way of living and also how you explain the political grounds in colombia I think you got it right, you say that in this country predominates capitalism which is true where all this group of people whom have the money, pays their employees just a little amount and take everything for them and how in the constitution says the country lives under a socialist way, where the government gives people just their basic needs.
Hey Oscar, nice video.
DeleteI agree very strongly with the answers you gave to the questions concerning the video. You explained in a direct and concrete way what is the story all about and how the author gives his points of view. It is nice to know that you have a good grip of the political theme that is evident in this story.
You distinguish the definitions of communism, socialism and capitalism in an awesome way. You did well at talking about these three concepts and you gave us a very important and intelligent personal opinion.
Your final answer about the best position seems appropriate and profoundly wise. In brief words, you tell us how these deep ideals should be part of every individual.
Thank you very much for sharing your wisdom. It is gratifying to hear your review.
In a final comment, I would like you to practice more in your pronunciation and in the pauses you do between words. I know it is not because of a lack of mastery in the subject, but because of an “illness” that I suffer, and that is "lexical drunkenness"
Oscar, this is a good response to the assignment. I like the knowledge you have about our political system and ideas about our constitution. There are good and bad aspects of the systems you describe: it seems the lesser of evils is a moderate view of socialism.
DeleteHello, classmates, this is my video.
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Hello Laura, I agree with you and I think you explain very well the story in the video, with this you helped me to understand a bit more the story because it was kind of confusing for me at the beggining, you also explain very well what communism, capitalism and socialism means and how is imply in the story, you give clear examples of these systems and how Works now days, I think we both agree with that part.
DeleteHi Laura, I think the same thing than you about that in Colombia is a capitalist system and this regime is kind of the better way for us to have an economic stability. Maybe you could tell some information about every system, but I really liked your video.
DeleteThank you for your comment veronica, as I saw, we both think the same in several things, it's great to read that my video helped you to understand more the story :)
DeleteHi erika! We have the same vision of the movement that predominates in Colombia, nice! You're right, I think that I missed a few things. Thanks for your comment!
DeleteHello Laura, i saw your video and it caught my attention that you think that communism and capitalism are good movements, and i remembered the first time i read about it a long time ago that i also thought these systems were good, but in the long run they don't work, so i think that the idea is an utopia of how to operate a country, you even mention they don't work giving the example of Cuba and Venezuela. Anyway I liked your video! :) thanks 4 sharing.
Deleteby the way, i'm ken, i just noticed i had my nickname (pichu) as the username, but i'm Ken Uehara! LOL
DeleteHi there, this is my video.
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Hi veronica, I didnt understand well what you said at the begginning, but what I get it's that we both think that the narrator is more comunist. You explained well the comunism, socialism and capitalism, but you've missed the western view of easter europe represented in the story; however, I agree with you when you mention that Colombia should be more socialist or comunist because it´s the better way for all of us to have an equiality but as you said, we have examples of socialism and comunism and it doesn't works. All the other questions you answered very well and it made me unterstand more the story. Great video.
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DeleteThanks for your opinion Laura and I get what you say, maybe I didn't express myself the right way, I'll take notes for the future.
Deletehello! this is my video, enjoy it :3
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Hi...your video was very interesting for me because you made nice explanations, and because I didn't expect that you would affiliate more to capitalism, but everybody has different opinions and I respect yours.
DeleteI agree that the story is very formal and kind of sad, along with showing how the main character feels about the environment in eastern Europe. Based on what you said, I think that maybe he was amazed by the things, people and events he saw as the detailed descriptions showed.
Your analysis of the Colombian situation is very good because we have many big problems due to corruption and injustice, but I still don't think capitalism is the answer because poor, vulnerable and oppressed people don't even have opportunities to find jobs, everything is denied to them and is very unfair.
Thanks for sharing!
Adward Jafit Rincon
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DeleteYour answers were clear I really like your video. I agree with you when you said "the story has an old fashion tone", because of that the story has words that people do not use commonly. When you speak about the point of view of the author I understood the narrator wants to show us how was the political system in Easter Europe which was socialism and to compare it with the capitalism in Wester. The way in which you explained capitalism, socialism and communism was understandable, actually I think the same about siocialism and communism they share the some ideas, and with regard to capitalism I agree too it allow us to want to advance as long as people do not get abuse of their power.
DeleteI agree with your point of view about the tone as Juliana and with your explanations and more with your opinion about the Colombian economy system, I think that the capitalism is good economy system,and here we have a mixed system because we have publics and privates industries and it could be better if we had a different administration.
DeleteThank you girls. I really think that our political system is good and it could be even better just if they ones on top stop abusing from their power.
DeleteWhat's Up! Adward, I saw your video and i mostly agree with all you said, and you also mentioned something on the last part about the rich people abusing capitalism that got me thinking, i mentioned corruption on my video but your idea is also something to take into consideration.
DeletePaola Quesada Vargas
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Hello Paola!
DeleteAbout your video, I think that all your answers were concise and clears. I understood everything that you said, I agree with your opinion about the tone of the story with your concepts about capitalism, communism and socialism, and you are right about that some people don't accept the capitalism as a change because capitalism is a good system and as you said the problem it's the administration of this system.
Your video was short but substantial :)
I do agree with your video. I really liked when you explained the problem of eastern europe and the way the narrator saw the situation going on in there as well as the solution the communists avoided. I also think as you that the political system that rules in our country is capitalism due to the growth and progress of the marketing system. I think you did a great job.
DeleteThank you guys, I wanted to make it as clear as possible and keep it concise, I was a little worried about those things because I just shared the the first one I could finish after some fails, and it was also a little short, but I'm glad to read your opinions and know you got mine.
DeletePaola, I don't think the tone is neutral. Actually, there is always a tone, even in news stories or essays that are supposed to be more neutral. Look at the descriptions the author makes, everything is in decay, in decline, sad, old, worn out. It establishes a decadent tone. The author also always sounds curious as Juan Camilo says above. Your speech is clear!! Good job!
DeleteDaniel Vásquez R.
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I'm sorry for the interference, there's a bothering sound sometimes but I think it's understandable... :D
DeleteGustavo Herrera
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Good effort! Gustavo. Good point that there is not a perfect political and economic system, but it all depends on people and if people are corrupt, no system will work. I agree that capitalism predominates to a greater extent in Colombia.
DeleteErika Lòpez
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DeleteYour video made me think twice and realize that I didnt mention a lot of things that you said at the begginning and I agree with you. I disagree with you when you said that socialism it's unfair, I mean, I understand you when you said that everyone has to work hard for their own things, but sometimes you have to help others, because, think about it, imagine if someday a tragedy happens and the people affected lose their house, and you're owner of two houses, you can help them. I know it's an exagerate example but thats the way i think. even if you worked hard, we have to do things just to find an equality (just my opinion) and I respect yours. However, I agree with your thought of capitalism, We have lived in a Capitalist country since ever, it's the way that work for us. Good video
DeleteWe have diferent opinions on what we believe that economic systems are and work, I respect yours, but I don't think that way. Maybe I am the one who's confused, but I don't have much knowledge about polítical stuff. Anyway, it was a good video and we're still be friends, even when you're kind of a capitalist Jajajajajaja.
DeleteLaura Navas, I would prefer socialism if this society had social consciousness , because everyone would want to improve, that is, it would not be taking anything away from anyone because everyone would be struggling to achieve their things and everyone would be receiving the same opportunities. But in this place is normal seeing people taking advantage of others. For example, we are in a place where people who have money and all what they need to live, But they claim a subsidy that is for people who really need it.
DeleteCesar Arango ,actually I don't like politics so I don't know a lot about this topic and it's only what I think and I know that capitalism has a lot of bad things but how I said is our system and I grow up in this kind of society. But it isn’t something personal so yes we're still be friends xD.
I liked your video, I agree with you in some things and in others not but I totally respect what you think, I think the same way when you say that everybody should work for their own stuff and I get it because is the system that we live in, but if it was a different system I thimk your thoughts would be different too,I think you explain the story in a great way and it really made me think in some things I didn't make a point in, great video Erika.
DeleteYes, I agree with you. If I grow up in a place with a different system I would compare others with the system that I use to, but I think that it is normal and it happened in the story too because the main personage compared everything with the western eyes and I think that’s the reason of the title and is normal. Thanks Veronica :3
DeleteHi Erika your opinion it's very interesting I didn't noticed the way it's expressed capitalism until you said it.They show a couple with enough money to travel and give themselves a good life. I was seeing it more like just Carl but I like your perspective
DeleteCristina Arenas
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I like you video 😊 I can understand good your ideas
DeleteI agree with the tono that you propose: post-apocalyptic, I share your opinion when you say “the sad environment, poor environment” because I feel the same sensation when I read the story. About the vision of western Europe towards East Europe, we are agreed with that the Western have other interesting such as: power, riches, ideologic and the East have less than him. I understand how your explain the term: capitalism, socialism and communism.
You give me a point that I did not think, how the story show communism vs capitalism like: enemies or opposites and this is true, I only thought in the differences ideologies but I did not think it up to the point to being enemies.
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DeleteThanks for your opinion Alicia...well, I think that wars and conflicts create sad and poor environments, and the story does a good job showcasing it.
DeleteAnd yeah, I think communist and capitalist have been enemies for a long time and they don't try to hide it. For example Cuba, Venezuela, Russia, North Korea, Ecuador, etc. have been enemies of capitalist and imperialist countries like the U.S and England.
Hello, Cristina!
DeleteI never thought of the story as something "post-apocalyptic", but after you explained your point of view, I can see that you're right.
One thing about the way you describe socialism and communism. Being socialist does not mean that after some years you'll become communist. That's a myth, I'd say, created by the judgements of people affiliated to capitalism. As you know, they tend to think that "lefty" people are all the same, but, of course, they don't. There are many differences between every ideology.
Something that really catched my attention is that you don't affiliate with communism because it was created by Europeans. Could you explain me that, please?
Other than the things I've said, I think you did a great job.
J. Sebastián Beltrán S.
Hey Cristina,
DeleteI think you did a great post, I like it because I think we have similar points of view not in everything of course, for example when you said post-apocalyptic, wow! That was too much for me, but I get it, I also had that feeling by the way he describes it, for me it was more like a wasteland, at the end not a good place for vacations right? Hehe.. the story didn´t make me anxious but instead more curious about what happened with all those people, and made me realize all those things we take for granted, like water and the groceries, clothes, all of that; yes, I also thought that in the story he portrays capitalism as the rich people and communism as the poor, and I am totally agree with the fact that all those social systems are just not fair, I´ll give you that! Also thank you for giving me a new perspective, because is truth these theories that have change the lives of so many people are made by just regular men like us, that kind of thinking brings the game to whole new level. Good job!
Alan Rios
Hi Sebastián. Well, according to Marx, communism is the ideal system that society should have, but before transforming into it, we have to progress from capitalism to socialism and at the last stage society has to become communist (is utopian). These stages should be taken because is not easy to transform from a country with economic accumulation to one that share everything. Even countries that claim to be communist aren't because they still have governors and people who are more powerful than others. China is a good example because their economic system is based on production and there are inequalities.
DeleteAnd I don't affiliate with capitalism or communism because they were created based on the needs of Europeans and those needs were very different to the ones we have now. For instance, Marx said that the working class has to make the revolution and the enemies are the oligarchs. In Latin America we have more than those two classes, we have oligarchs, working class, poor class, very poor class, extreme poverty. And we also have different ethnicities (we have black, indigenous and mestizos) and that is not considered by Marx in his theory, he doesn't think about race or gender issues. So his theory only solves the economic problem of a two classes white society but nor the racial or LGBTI causes that exists right now. That's why I think we should create a more holistic system that could include everyone, we have the ability to do it. I didn't say or explained this in the video and you made me realized it.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Hi Alan.
DeleteThank you very much for your comment!
The term you used "wasteland" is really good, I think it gives you an image of what the author was trying to say, because as you said is not viewed as a place to take vacations, instead is a place to understand humanity and the consequences of our extreme acts. It made me anxious because the way he writes is like something bad is going to happen in any moment, but the truth is that it already happening, and the vocabulary is very rich in conveying many feelings even though I didn't understand everything at first hehe.
Now, when you say things that we take for granted is true, because I'm not sure but I think that most part of the world population don't have these privileges and we are very lucky. It would be amazing if everyone could have the same and live a great life, on paper is easy to say but when it comes to reality is a thousand times harder.
I'm glad you got a new perspective from my video, because yeah!!! they are regular people as we are, we could make something... a change, create a new system.
So, thanks again for sharing your opinion!
Hi, guys! I'm Sebastián Beltrán. Here's my video: http://bit.ly/2mg12vj
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DeleteI liked your video, Juliana and Yeraldin were such a nice backgrond.
I agree with you about the tone of the story, though I didn't feel it that sad, it was unhappy and kind of dark. I think you explained well the three terms we had to and it was easy to understand each word you said. I agree with how you got the author's view, like you said the couple represents the new, proud and selfish capitalism by how they were dressed, their way to express and treat people, their jokes, taste, etc. They feel like they have reached a progress and freedom communists haven't and see this people like stuck in a crisis just being fools. And like you, I would prefer socialism rather than communism, but still it's so difficult to stand on one side, because I think capitalism has some good things to offer, and the correct functioning of every system doesn't depends on the system itsefl, it's people who apply them and make them go wrong or well.
Hi, Paola!
DeleteI love that last sentence you wrote. It's true. The functioning of a system does not depend of the system itself, but of the people that adopt it. That's why I don't affiliate to any of this systems. They look pretty awesome when you read about them, but in the real life they are not that cool.
Anyway, thanks for your comment! :D
Alicia Chiran.
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Hi...I liked the video and your honesty.
DeleteAbout the tone, I totally agree that is a political and critical story, for me it was very interesting to get to know a more details about that important period in Europe "under western eyes".You also said that the story shows how people are often divided by ideology and economic interest, and that is a relevant thing to analyze because is keeps happening, and we have to find a way to make this differences less dividing. Stories like this show where the mistakes happened, so we won't repeat history, but sadly it has its pessimistic side when it makes us question if that's just human nature and we can't change.
You explain the three systems very good and I agree that the american couple represents capitalism through the aggressive reaction to the communist people and the individualistic mentality, while the main character shows empathy towards socialism.
I would like to add that your last thought about rich people having more opportunities than others is correct, it applies to many countries, including Colombia that only follows European and western systems without taking the time to think that we have other issues to attend and they need other political and economic systems that we should create on our own.
Thanks Cristina for your opinion.
DeleteI am happy because you like my video, I think that we are agree in many things like: what happen in Colombia, where there are many inequality of class between rich people, example: Ardila’s family, Dominguez’s family, Uribe´s family and for on other hand a lot of families dead of hungry in Guajira, there´re not help for work and progress with farmers, due to economic and selfish interest of power that govern us, now. Besides we share the idea of how the people in all the world is divided through of history by ideology, religión, power… is very sad for vulnerable people.
Hi guys, yes, Alicia makes a good point. In Colombia inequality reigns and this is due to corruption which in part is informed by capitalist ideas of survival of the strongest and competition.
DeleteValentina Quiroga
ReplyDeleteHi. This is my video. Be gentle, please.
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Hello Valentina, I won't be gentle at all :P
DeleteI liked your video and the way you explained the terms we had to (capitalism, socialism and communism), because you did it in your own simple words making it so concise and less complex, although there is a little part where I'm not sure if you said in communism you "can" have more, probably I misunderstood you and you were actually saying "can't" or misunderstood communism. However it was easy to understand your opinion and I agree with you, like you said, socialism sounds nice in theory but in practice it may be different according to many factors. Perhaps that's why I go a little bit more for the "freedom" capitalism offers, but still, in theory and believing people will apply systems in its ideal way, a lot of them sounds great.
Hello there, Valentina!
DeleteI watched your video and I think it's great.
The way you described the tone of the story was very precise and now that I think about it, the story is just like you said.
Something I loved about your video was that you integrated all your answers in one single speech. That made your video very professional and enjoyable. Amazing! You did a great job!
J. Sebastián Beltrán S.
P.S. Your pronunciation is really good!
Hello Paola.
DeleteI'm so sorry about the misunderstood. I said "you can't have more".
About the socialism. It was a hard choice because, as I said in the video, I don't have a good command of these concepts, so I took the idea from someone who says that in the capitalism there is always a tendency to oppress people, I think that's a fact and, of course, in my hippie mind it won't work.
Hi Juan S. Beltrán
DeleteThe speech was really hard to do, it isn't the best, but it cost a lot, so thanks for notice it.
I think my voice is the lovely one because my pronunciation is a little bit messy, but thank you again.
What's up, Valentina?
DeleteWhat is my opinion about your video? Two words: Good stuff.
Your video regardless of all the seriousness behind it, is really amusing. The tone of your voice is pleasant to listen to and that makes it really easy to understand what you want to communicate. Also, it is by all means, quite entertaining.
I like how sincere you are about your knowledge of the political things relevant to the story and even if you say that you don’t know much about it, your explanations and comments are clear and straight to the point, that’s superb.
I like how you wrap it up what is needed to say about the story in a colorful opinion. Your emphasis on certain moments, objects and areas is wonderful.
Thank you very much. Keep it up!
Stiven Girón
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Oscar F Ramos:
DeleteYou explain really well the tone and where and how you see the narrator using and amalgamation of tones depending on the moment. About the view of westerns to Easters and that he is not just describing the decadence of the east but also giving some opinions on what it should be done to get things better it’s a really good reading of the text, when you talk of capitalism, socialism and communism you make it easy to understand, you talk of the ideals but also how do they work out real life leaving everything clear. The way you see Colombia is the same I see it so I get it right away, and off course when you give your personal opinion I also relate to that and your arguments make that opinion strong.
JUAN DAVID PÉREZ PINEDA
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Well, your poit of view are right and also you got the mai idea of hat the story is abot and how it develops by the narrator.
In the politicaal views all are true statements, where you say how it’s wwell portrayed in paper but in real life doesn’t work that way, also when you mention about what does colombia lives beneath politicl regimes you are kind of right when you say is capitallism and also how the should respect and live under the way it’s meant to be which is the socialism, as ou say it only remains on paper and that’s where it sucks, beacause the whole concept of being your own boss, have your own money, run your own bussiness I think is slowly dying in this country due to capitalism.
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Juliana Rodríguez Valencia
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I wanted to watch your video but I couldn't.
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Yeraldin Trujillo
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Hello, Yeraldin.
DeleteI listened to your video. I could understand your point of view of the story, everything was clear. So, I haven't thought about a neutral tone, you're right, the author tries to make a comparison between socialism and capitalism, he gives details and descriptions of the environment. I agree with you about communism and socialism promote equility and to eliminate the social class and capitalism supports the social class. I didn't know Colombia has a capitalism and communism system, it was a good thing and I desagree about the poor family represents communism I have thought that the narrator represents it, however I respect your opinion.
Hi Yeraldin.
DeleteMy first impression was funny because the video started and all I could watch was you looking so nervous and upset in the video (I can understand why and I support you).
By the other way, I think the author uses a wishful tone with the adjectives because he made too much description of the environment and people and this isn't for free, the reason of this is to involve the reader in the context, or that's what happened to me.
I didn't understand the capitalism explanation, there was a noise and I lost it.
Allow me to know what you said, if you want it, of course.
What really caught my attention was the way you explain the mixture of the capitalism and socialism in Columbia because I didn't realized the things were happening like that, I feel dumb for it, those things surround me and I ignored them at all.
By the way, I agree with almost all you said, Great job :3
Juliana thanks for your comment. Here in colombia we have a mixed capitalism sytem we have private and public industries, I respect your opinion, maybe I was wrong or not, but these activities are for learn.
DeleteValentina thanks for your comment, yes I was nervous, and sorry I'm sick and my voice and the noise anyway, about the capitalism I was triying to explained that in the capitalism system there are a small minority of people ( capitalist class) and there are a working class who had the ability to work for the capitalist class and recived a salary and the possibility to improve.
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Hello Alan, I'm late to reply
DeleteI agree with you point of view about the story, seems like the protagonist has some interest in the eastern side, when he describes this side, seems like everythinkg look old and, as you said, "wasteland". Is interesting the difference what you mentioned about de communism and socialism, I knew they are similar but different at the same time, but I didn't know the difference, so with your explication I can figure out more about that.
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DeleteHey Gustavo,
DeleteI really appreciate your comment, I thought long and hard about a word to describe the fact that the narrator was curious, I came with –Inquirable- sorry I didn’t pronounce it better, and yes! wasteland was my number one option and the closest for me for what he describes, you know everything had this feeling like a ghost town, about the social systems I make sure I identify the differences so I recognize what each one stands for, just one of those study methods you develop along the way, am glad it helps you somehow to understand it better, thank you so much for your comment
Alan Rios
Hi guys, here´s a short clip that helps understanding socialism and communism as political systems http://www.investopedia.com/ask/answers/100214/what-difference-between-communism-and-socialism.asp
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