평안보다 질주를
위안보다 질타를
순종보다 관철을
타협보다 갱신을
반성보다 괴성을!
2011년 12월 19일 월요일
2011년 11월 30일 수요일
2011년 11월 27일 일요일
Topic of Interest - Gun Control
Topic of Interest:
Whether gun control has a significant influence on crime reduction
Why Is It Interesting?
The issue of gun control concerns various subjects such as the
role of the individual and the government in public security, the
political conflicts between interest groups pertaining to the firearms market,
the issue of finding an optimum model of public security for a
certain society, etc
Methodology
1. Introduce the issue along with a context on which I will base my
observations and reasoning on
2. Explore the arguments and the reasoning of the proponents
3. Explore the arguments and the reasoning of the opponents
4. Choose a side and explain
Possible evidences for consideration
1. Statistics
2. Quotes
3. Interviews
Current position:
For a broad and socially complex nation such as the US, simply banning all possession of firearms isn't the optimum approach. There is also a question on how the maintenance of public security should be defined and implemented. More will be explored in this essay.
Whether gun control has a significant influence on crime reduction
Why Is It Interesting?
The issue of gun control concerns various subjects such as the
role of the individual and the government in public security, the
political conflicts between interest groups pertaining to the firearms market,
the issue of finding an optimum model of public security for a
certain society, etc
Methodology
1. Introduce the issue along with a context on which I will base my
observations and reasoning on
2. Explore the arguments and the reasoning of the proponents
3. Explore the arguments and the reasoning of the opponents
4. Choose a side and explain
Possible evidences for consideration
1. Statistics
2. Quotes
3. Interviews
Current position:
For a broad and socially complex nation such as the US, simply banning all possession of firearms isn't the optimum approach. There is also a question on how the maintenance of public security should be defined and implemented. More will be explored in this essay.
2011년 11월 24일 목요일
Stream of Consciousness #1
A day passes with questions and doubts
But no certainty as to their worth.
One may suggest a state of unbalance
Between the personal and others
Yet fail to see
The fissure between the right and wrong (simplistic).
All would amount
To a hill so far.
Amiability and decency
Are two peculiar twins:
Same in a moment,
Opposite in another.
Quite observable, especially during intermissions.
Am I simply missing out too much?
A matter of days to spare?
A matter of prudence?
A matter of dare?
At the mercy of circumstances and optimism?
All that's serious lies inside
Like the occasional light
between the quiet clouds
Floating heavily above my head.
They say that it will rain tomorrow.
I sit near a window
With a shard of thought:
Too trivial to embrace, too serious to neglect
And another day gone.
But no certainty as to their worth.
One may suggest a state of unbalance
Between the personal and others
Yet fail to see
The fissure between the right and wrong (simplistic).
All would amount
To a hill so far.
Amiability and decency
Are two peculiar twins:
Same in a moment,
Opposite in another.
Quite observable, especially during intermissions.
Am I simply missing out too much?
A matter of days to spare?
A matter of prudence?
A matter of dare?
At the mercy of circumstances and optimism?
All that's serious lies inside
Like the occasional light
between the quiet clouds
Floating heavily above my head.
They say that it will rain tomorrow.
I sit near a window
With a shard of thought:
Too trivial to embrace, too serious to neglect
And another day gone.
Manifesto 1
I am a desperate soul on a war with reason.
To fight in moment
For a subversive sun.
May humor triumph.
To fight in moment
For a subversive sun.
May humor triumph.
2011년 11월 23일 수요일
2011년 11월 19일 토요일
2011년 11월 18일 금요일
2011년 11월 11일 금요일
2011년 11월 9일 수요일
Essay Proposal
Topic of Interest
The Analysis of the Current Problems of the General Science Education of the US and the Implications on the Necessities for the Promotion of Scientific Workforce
Why It Deserves Interest
1. On the personal level, it is a significant topic as I am a science major and exploring this topic will allow me to look back on what it might truly mean to delve into a scientific career.
The Analysis of the Current Problems of the General Science Education of the US and the Implications on the Necessities for the Promotion of Scientific Workforce
Why It Deserves Interest
1. On the personal level, it is a significant topic as I am a science major and exploring this topic will allow me to look back on what it might truly mean to delve into a scientific career.
2. The development of a strong scientific and engineering workforce is crucial to a nation's competitive power in global competitions. As the US's leadership in science and engineering has been threatened by other rising nations, the problem brings up a significant question on what may be some crucial factors in maintaining national competitiveness of scientific research and engineering.
Organizational Style
-Cause and Effect (potential emphasis on cause)
-Comparison and Contrast (for sources)
External Sources
1) http://scienceprogress.org/2009/08/what%E2%80%99s-wrong-with-us-science-education/
2) http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/mar2004/tc20040316_0601_tc166.htm
3) http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/08/opinion/giving-up-on-math-and-science-careers.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Similarities and Differences (Sources)
All of the sources share the same concern that the scientific education of the US has a number of serious flaws. However, they differ in their level of approach to the problem (1 - on the level of what students actually go through with science education, 2 - on the policy and statistical level, 3 - regarding financial and career problems science majors go through). They also propose, suggest, or imply solutions with respect to their perspectives.
Similarities and Differences (Authors)
Organizational Style
-Cause and Effect (potential emphasis on cause)
-Comparison and Contrast (for sources)
External Sources
1) http://scienceprogress.org/2009/08/what%E2%80%99s-wrong-with-us-science-education/
2) http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/mar2004/tc20040316_0601_tc166.htm
3) http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/08/opinion/giving-up-on-math-and-science-careers.html?_r=1&partner=rssnyt&emc=rss
Similarities and Differences (Sources)
All of the sources share the same concern that the scientific education of the US has a number of serious flaws. However, they differ in their level of approach to the problem (1 - on the level of what students actually go through with science education, 2 - on the policy and statistical level, 3 - regarding financial and career problems science majors go through). They also propose, suggest, or imply solutions with respect to their perspectives.
Similarities and Differences (Authors)
All of the authors share critical and serious tones of concern toward the current situation. However, the author of the first source appears to be less pessimistic (relatively) than the other two sources, which appear to show frustration on the limitations imposed by political, administrative, or financial factors.
2011년 11월 8일 화요일
Price of the Granted (Korean + edited)
너무 많은 지혜, 이상과 열정들의 내것만 같았지
허나 내맘이 조수들에 휘둘릴때
위태로운 정점에서 난 묻지.
이 모든 껍데기들은 그저 떠내려가기 위한것이었을까
폭풍우가 떠난 후
그저 남는건
하염없는 구름들과
허락되었던 계절속에 가라앉아버린
해초위에 누워버린 빛 한줄기.
허나 내맘이 조수들에 휘둘릴때
위태로운 정점에서 난 묻지.
이 모든 껍데기들은 그저 떠내려가기 위한것이었을까
폭풍우가 떠난 후
그저 남는건
하염없는 구름들과
허락되었던 계절속에 가라앉아버린
해초위에 누워버린 빛 한줄기.
2011년 10월 31일 월요일
The Price of the Granted
Too many wisdoms, ideals, and passions assumed as if they are mine
By the time tides slip in around my mind
An inquiry would rise on a tilting height:
Were all these shells mine to flood away?
After a storm had hit
All that would remain
Would be clouds and a glimpse of light
Lying on a silent shore
Like a seaweed drowned
During a season granted.
By the time tides slip in around my mind
An inquiry would rise on a tilting height:
Were all these shells mine to flood away?
After a storm had hit
All that would remain
Would be clouds and a glimpse of light
Lying on a silent shore
Like a seaweed drowned
During a season granted.
Comparison&Contrast
Topic of Interest: On the Justification of Gaddafi's Death at the Hands of NTC
1. Why interested?
There are two motivations. Firstly, it is a small hobby of mine to read and contemplate about current events with a critical set of mind. Secondly, I am a citizen of a country/culture that has been divided for decades with the other side ruled by dictatorship. Considering the possibility of the end of such dictatorship and a need for a stable and righteous transition and distribution of power between the two sides, it may be a good idea to have an idea on how to tie the ends after the demise of a dictatorship.
2. Why worth writing?
The topic provides not only an opinion on the justification of simply terminating a dictator, but also a personal opportunity to contemplate on what would be the optimal means of power transition from dictatorship to democracy.
3. Method of approach
a. First, investigate the history of the dictatorship, the history of NTC's actions, and various reactions toward Gaddafi’s deathSecond, find out the reasons behind such reactions. The compare and contrast will focus on the reactions.
b. Third, classify them according to groups in order to ease analysis.
c. Fourth, compare and contrast the reaction groups to come up with an idea to talk about.
d. Five, present my opinions on the idea.
e. Six, evaluate my opinions.
4. Interest: similarities/difference?
Considering the seriousness of the issue, serious approach toward both may be needed.
5. Making it original
Since there can be countless approaches to the issue, the safest method to retain the originality of my view would be to have a certain and firm attitude toward the issue based on speculations that many may have not done. My essay will respect the causes, the endevour, and the feat of NTC while maintaining a critical viewpoint on their treatment and termination of Gaddafi.
6. Why the audience will read it
There are two factors that may help in catching the readers' interest. First, the death of the dictator is one of the most significant of today's events, which concerns many living in both free and oppressed nations in the sense that it concerns the transition from autocracy to democracy. Second, there is an implied moral question on whether atrocities committed on a tremendous scale can be adequately punished by simply having the responsible dead.
1. Why interested?
There are two motivations. Firstly, it is a small hobby of mine to read and contemplate about current events with a critical set of mind. Secondly, I am a citizen of a country/culture that has been divided for decades with the other side ruled by dictatorship. Considering the possibility of the end of such dictatorship and a need for a stable and righteous transition and distribution of power between the two sides, it may be a good idea to have an idea on how to tie the ends after the demise of a dictatorship.
2. Why worth writing?
The topic provides not only an opinion on the justification of simply terminating a dictator, but also a personal opportunity to contemplate on what would be the optimal means of power transition from dictatorship to democracy.
3. Method of approach
a. First, investigate the history of the dictatorship, the history of NTC's actions, and various reactions toward Gaddafi’s deathSecond, find out the reasons behind such reactions. The compare and contrast will focus on the reactions.
b. Third, classify them according to groups in order to ease analysis.
c. Fourth, compare and contrast the reaction groups to come up with an idea to talk about.
d. Five, present my opinions on the idea.
e. Six, evaluate my opinions.
4. Interest: similarities/difference?
Considering the seriousness of the issue, serious approach toward both may be needed.
5. Making it original
Since there can be countless approaches to the issue, the safest method to retain the originality of my view would be to have a certain and firm attitude toward the issue based on speculations that many may have not done. My essay will respect the causes, the endevour, and the feat of NTC while maintaining a critical viewpoint on their treatment and termination of Gaddafi.
6. Why the audience will read it
There are two factors that may help in catching the readers' interest. First, the death of the dictator is one of the most significant of today's events, which concerns many living in both free and oppressed nations in the sense that it concerns the transition from autocracy to democracy. Second, there is an implied moral question on whether atrocities committed on a tremendous scale can be adequately punished by simply having the responsible dead.
2011년 9월 5일 월요일
Introduction
I am DooHyun (Richard) Sung, a KAIST student of Class 2014. Although I have not signed up for a major yet, it is quite certain that physics will be my choice as I love the intensity and challenges of the discipline. Apart from the details previously mentioned, I am one of the many working hard to pave their ways in the world.
I have lived abroad for a long time, even longer than the time I spent in South Korea. As a son of a diplomat, I was fortunate enough to set foot on, explore, and live in more than 5 countries in continents such as Asia, Africa, North America, and Europe. Quite naturally, I have also come to grow up with both English and Korean, adopting both as my native tongues. After completing my high school education, deciding that growing some roots in my native grounds might be a good idea, I have come to Korea for my undergraduate studies.
Apart from studies, I enjoy a variety of hobbies. As a literature enthusiast, I often delve into classics, mostly those of 19th to 20th century, to read about different insights and portrayals of human life. I am also a film enthusiast who collects and watches movies mostly produced prior to the 21st century although I have intensely enjoyed a handful of recent works such as No Country for Old Men. Listening to music is another huge part of my leisure and I generally listen to just about any genres as long as the artists have something inspiring to offer. Apart from just enjoying, I also participate in the school manga production club and the judo club. Overall, I try to expand my areas of interest, not just as a cultural consumer, but as someone looking for his own cultural identity.
To establish my status as a student in the course, here are my motivations behind signing up for the English Advanced Writing course. Firstly, from my experiences from high school involving essays and presentations, I have come to grasp the importance of writing. Just as many others, I have many things to say about the world and know that a well-written thought can make life-changing differences. Thus, I decided that polishing my writing once more might help. Finally, I have enjoyed playing with my thoughts by writing them down and revising them repeatedly as a form of self-analysis. As far as I know, writing is not just about accuracy and precision of expression: the word completes the thought and vice versa.
There is a saying that amateurs do it till they get it right and professionals do it till they get it wrong. Obviously, I have not the foggiest idea as to where I stand between the two poles of expertise, but the uncertainty will push me harder toward the domain of perfection. I hope words won’t fail me as much as I won’t fail them.
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