communication studies
CARIBBEAN SECONDARY EXAMINATIONS COUNSIL
(CXC)
CARRIBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAM
(CAPE)
COMMUNICATION SYUDIES INTERNAL ASSESMENT
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 100005____________
TERRITORY: Jamaica
YEAR: 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Preface
Reflective
Analysis
INTRODUCTION The topic of this research was technology and it focuses on how technology can be good and bad for human welfare as well as the planet. At what cost do we indulge ourselves in the advantageous pleasures of technology? My research will highlight these effects and compare them so that you can make an informed, unbiased decision about whether the technology we utilize is better for us humans in a long term perspective. I study Physics, Math and geometrical mechanical engineering design and I have a passion fro technology. I am on my way to becoming an electrical aerospace engineer and today’s technology has greatly helped me in my studies although it can sometimes be a hindrance or distraction to me. I have illustrated this in my reflective piece showing how the technology being used resulted in a negative outcome even though it is not necessarily bad. To help the reader make an informed, unbiased decision I have presented two conflicting ideologies: Neo-luddism and Techno-progressivism. They are ideologies regarding the advancement of technology and I feel that understanding these ideologies will broaden our horizons and change our perspectives.
PREFACE “Pay Attention” is a short story illustrating what life in high school is like and how technology is incorporated in our daily lives. The two main characters are sixth form students, Judah and Paul. They are both from different classes of society; Judah from the upper class and Paul from the lower class. Regardless of their backgrounds they are still best friends. The narrative takes place on the school grounds of Jamaica College in Mr.
(CXC)
CARRIBEAN ADVANCED PROFICIENCY EXAM
(CAPE)
COMMUNICATION SYUDIES INTERNAL ASSESMENT
REGISTRATION NUMBER: 100005____________
TERRITORY: Jamaica
YEAR: 2013
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction
Preface
Reflective
Analysis
INTRODUCTION The topic of this research was technology and it focuses on how technology can be good and bad for human welfare as well as the planet. At what cost do we indulge ourselves in the advantageous pleasures of technology? My research will highlight these effects and compare them so that you can make an informed, unbiased decision about whether the technology we utilize is better for us humans in a long term perspective. I study Physics, Math and geometrical mechanical engineering design and I have a passion fro technology. I am on my way to becoming an electrical aerospace engineer and today’s technology has greatly helped me in my studies although it can sometimes be a hindrance or distraction to me. I have illustrated this in my reflective piece showing how the technology being used resulted in a negative outcome even though it is not necessarily bad. To help the reader make an informed, unbiased decision I have presented two conflicting ideologies: Neo-luddism and Techno-progressivism. They are ideologies regarding the advancement of technology and I feel that understanding these ideologies will broaden our horizons and change our perspectives.
PREFACE “Pay Attention” is a short story illustrating what life in high school is like and how technology is incorporated in our daily lives. The two main characters are sixth form students, Judah and Paul. They are both from different classes of society; Judah from the upper class and Paul from the lower class. Regardless of their backgrounds they are still best friends. The narrative takes place on the school grounds of Jamaica College in Mr.