GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
JUNHO JANG Jaemin Chung
제 340회 임시 국회 필리버 스터 연설의 수사적 분석
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CATEGORY Language A - Korean
이 논문의 목적은 한국 국회에서 실행된 필리버스터 도중 대테러 방지법과 관련된 여러 국회의 원들의 연설에 나타난 언어 분석이다. 보통 국회의원들의 연설은 어떠한 정치적 성향을 띠고 있는 지가 가장 집중이 된다. 하지만 연설에 나타난 정치적 맥락을 살펴보면, 의원들마다 언어적 차이점 들 찾을 수 있다. 다시 말해 어떠한 언어 사용을 하느냐에 따라 의원들이 주장 전달을 효과적으로 할 수 있는지가 판가름 나기 때문에 언어 분석을 하는 의의가 있다. 연구 방법으로 국회의원들의 연설에 드러난 언어를 분석하기 위해 아리스토텔레스식 수사학 중 논거 발견술이 쓰일 것이며, 이 안에서도 에토스, 파토스 그리고 로고스가 쓰일 것이다. 첫번째로 국회의원들을 어떻게 선정할 것인지가 설명될 것이다. 둘째로, 분석방법에 있는 세 가지 요소를 선 정된 국회의원마다 분석할 것이다. 셋째로, 세 가지 요소 안에서 어떤 효과와 목적을 가지는지 표 를 사용해 간략하게 소개될 것이며 마지막으로 분류된 요소들의 특징들을 살려 의원들의 연설을 언어적으로 분석할 것이다. 연구결과는 필리버스터의 시간 지체라는 주된 목적 안에서도 의원들마다 세 가지 언어적 전략과 효과를 지닌다. 시간 지체와 주장 전달이라는 두 가지 프레임에서 네 명의 의원들은 각자 다른 언 어적인 효과를 불러일으켰다. 김광진 의원은 자신이 속해있는 기관이 테러방지법을 다룬다는 이유로 독자와 청자들에게 신뢰 감을 얻어 에토스적 요소를 포함한다. 그는 또한, 논리적인 주장 뒷받침과 수사 의문법 그리고 직 설법으로 설득력을 높여 로고스에 부합되기도 한다. 은수미 의원은 자신의 경험을 바탕으로 공감대를 형성해 독자와 청자들의 감정이입을 이끌어냈 으므로 파토스를 사용했다. 그뿐만 아니라, 자신의 경험을 토대로 신뢰감을 높여 에토스적인 요소 들도 내포한다. 정청래 의원은 자신의 연설을 할 때는 주체임을 강조하여, 상대방의 이미지는 낮추고 자신의 신 뢰감은 높여 에토스적 특징을 가지고 있다. 또한 명언을 인용하고 재해석함으로써, 논리적인 특성 을 살려 로고스를 사용했다.
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
ALEX WANG Yuan Tian
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY Mandarin 3
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
DUY HA Ngoc Mai Nguyen
Ngôn ngữ Nam Bộ đã được thể hiện và nói lên như thế nào qua hai tác phẩm tiểu thuyết " Cha Con Nghĩa Nặng" và " Ngọn Cỏ Gió Đùa" của Hồ Biểu Chánh?
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CATEGORY Language A - Vietnamese
Khi đề cập tới văn chương Hồ Biểu Chánh, người ta có thể cảm nhận tới sự gần gủi, thân thiện, quen thuộc về các nét đẹp văn hoá của dân tộc Việt Nam. Với một người yêu nghệ thuật thơ văn như tôi, khi bắt đầu chon một chủ đề, tôi có thể ngay lập tức hình dung ra ngay ngôn ngữ của Hồ Biểu Chánh qua các tác phẩm khác nhau. Sau một thời gian chọn lọc cùng với các sự hướng dẫn tận tình của thầy cô bộ môn, tôi đã chọn đề tài là tìm hiểu và nghiên cứu các cách truyền đạt, thể hiện ngôn ngữ Nam Bộ của Hồ Biểu Chánh qua hai tác phẩm “Cha Con Nghĩa Năng” và “Ngọn Cỏ Gió Đùa” của Hồ Biểu Chánh và từ đó tôi đã hình thành ra được chủ đề cho bài Luận này chính là: “ Ngôn ngữ Nam Bộ đã được thể hiện và nói lên như thế nào qua hai tác phẩm nêu trên của Hồ Biểu Chánh?” Để tìm được các câu trả lời cho đề tài , tôi đọc kỹ và đánh dấu vào các cách thể hiện ngôn ngữ Nam Bộ của Hồ Biểu Chánh qua các tác phẩm tiêu biểu và nổi bật của mình chính là “Cha Con Nghĩa Nặng”, “Con Nhà Nghèo”, “Cay Đắng Mùi Đời”, “Ngọn Cỏ Gió Đùa”… cùng với các tài liệu tham khảo mà tôi tìm được thông tin về tác phẩm và cũng đồng thời về Hổ Biểu Chánh. Sau các quá trình này, tôi bắt đầu so sánh hai tác phẩm với nhau và chọn tác phẩm “Ngọn Cỏ Gió Đùa” và “Cha Con Nghĩa Nặng” để làm cơ sở, chứng minh cho đề tài
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
SANG LE Ngoc Mai Nguyen
Sự trớ trêu trong chiến tranh đã ảnh hưởng đến tình người như thế nào qua tác phẩm "Chiếc Lược Ngà" của Nguyễn Quang Sáng và "Số Phận Con Người" của Mikhail Solokhov?
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CATEGORY 1
Trong chiến tranh, mất mát và đau khổ gần như là những thứ hiển nhiên luôn đi kèm, không có nghĩa là đó là những cảm xúc duy nhất tồn tại trong chiến trường bom đạn. Con người vốn là một sinh vật phức tạp với nhiều cung bậc cảm xúc, nhiều tầng lớp suy nghĩ ẩn sâu, trong đó có những đức tính tốt đẹp chỉ được bộc lộ trong những hoàn cảnh khó khăn, tàn khốc nhất. Qua hai tác phẩm “Số Phận Con Người” của Mikhail Alexandrovitr Sholokhov và “Chiếc Lược Ngà” của Nguyễn Quang Sáng, sự trớ trêu của chiến tranh mang tới sâu sắc, phức tạp và đa dạng này càng được thể hiện rõ ràng hơn trong bối cảnh chiến tranh bùng nổ. Qua bài luận văn này, khi đặt lên bàn cân những số phận khác nhau trong hai cuộc chiến tranh thế giới thứ II và cuộc kháng chiến chống Mỹ, em mong mình sẽ có cái nhìn sâu sắc hơn về các nhân vật trong “Số Phận Con Người” và “Chiếc Lược Ngà”, cũng như những đức tính và hành động tốt đẹp trong họ mà chỉ được hé lộ khi chiến tranh bùng nổ. Bài viết sẽ gồm các phần sau: 1) Sự khốc liệt của chiến tranh 2) Giới thiệu tác giả & tóm tắt tác phẩm 3) Phân tích ba luận điểm: dũng cảm, sự quý trọng - thấu hiểu, và niềm tin 4) Nghệ thuật và ý nghĩa của hai tác phẩm
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
HAN TRAN Ngoc Mai Nguyen
Hình ảnh người phụ nữ được khắc họa như thế nào qua hai tác phẩm “Cánh đồng bất tận” của Nguyễn Ngọc Tư và “Hồi ức Geisha” của Arthur Golden?
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CATEGORY 2
Qua bao đời nay, hình ảnh người phụ nữ luôn được thể hiện như một món đồ vật được đặt lên rồi để xuống, yên phận nghe theo những điều người khác muốn. Dù giàu hay nghèo, người phụ nữ luôn được dạy rằng phải “Tam tòng tứ đức”, phải tài sắc vẹn toàn. Dù ngoại hình không cân xứng nhưng tâm mình phải trong sạch. Đối với những thời kì khác nhau, sự tác động của xã hội lên người phụ nữ cũng thay đổi ít nhiều và vẻ đẹp của người phụ nữ. Qua hình ảnh của người phụ nữ, cũng có thể miêu tả rõ nét thực trạng xã hội và sự tha hóa của nó cũng như cách con người đối đãi với nhau bằng tình và cũng như bằng thù hận, ghen ghét. Càng đào sâu hơn, ta có thể thấy rằng tuy vẻ bề ngoài yếu đuối, mong manh nhưng bên trong chất chứa một nội tâm mạnh mẽ, kiên cường cũng như nỗi khao khát được yêu thương, che chở, có một mái ấm đấy hạnh phúc như bao ngời khác. Theo đó, bài tiểu luận này sẽ khai thác nội tâm cũng như xã hội xung quanh người phụ nữ qua tác phẩm “Hồi Ức Geisha” của Arthur Golden và truyện ngắn “Cánh Đồng Bất Tận” của Nguyễn Ngọc Tư.
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
THANH TRUONG Ha Vi Nguyen
Mối quan hệ của dòng sông Nam Bộ và cuộc đời của con người nơi đây được thể hiện như thế nào trong tập truyện ngắn “Cánh Đồng Bất Tận” của Nguyễn Ngọc Tư?
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CATEGORY 1
Ngày nay, xã hội phát triển theo hướng công nghiệp hóa, hiện đại hóa. Với nhịp sống tất bật, con người chạy đua theo thời gian mà đôi khi quên mất giá trị bản thân, tình cảm giữa người với người. Nắm bắt được căn bệnh của thời đại, Nguyễn Ngọc Tư đã cuốn hút tôi với tuyển tập “Cánh Đồng Bất Tận”, đặc biệt với “Nhớ Sông”, “Dòng Nhớ” và “Cánh Đồng Bất Tận”.Nơi đây, người dân Nam Bộ nổi tiếng là chân chất, phóng khoáng cũng khoát lên mình sự đau khổ tột cùng của cuộc sống. Sống chung với dòng sông hiền hòa, con người nơi đây đã phải trải qua những mật ngọt đắng cay của cuộc sống, giá trị mưu sinh càng nổi bật hơn cả. Nhờ những tác phẩm của Nguyễn Ngọc Tư nơi mà giá trị của cuộc sống được đề cao thông qua sự miêu tả đau khổ tột cùng, tôi- một cô gái luôn được bảo vệ bởi vòng tay yêu thương của bố mẹ- mới hiểu được phần nào cuộc sống đầy rẫy những khó khăn, cực nhọc. Những câu chuyện ấy thể hiện kiếp làm người không những được tác giả thể hiện qua lời văn mà còn được thể hiện qua dòng sông Nam Bộ. Con sông hiền hòa đã được người dân nơi đây gửi gắm những đắng cay cuộc sống là một hình ảnh không thể thiếu trong tuyển tập “Cánh Đồng Bất Tận”. Những lý do này càng thôi thúc tôi muốn tìm hiểu về “Mối quan hệ của Dòng sông Nam Bộ và cuộc đời của con người nơi đây được thể hiện như thế nào trong tập truyện ngắn “Cánh Đồng Bất Tận” của Nguyễn Ngọc Tư?”
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
MINH ANH KIEU Linda Palin
Can the protagonist “Hamlet" in the play “Hamlet” by William Shakespeare be considered as a Shakespearean artificial fool?
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CATEGORY 1
This essay is trying to explore whether the protagonist Hamlet in Shakespeare's play Hamlet can be classified as an archetypal Shakespearean artificial fool. I will analyse this notion by comparing and contrasting the characteristic of archetypal Shakespearean fools. Hamlet's foolish behavior serves a similar function to other Shakespearean artificial fools: providing not only comedic relief but also condemning the lies and weaknesses of other characters within the play. The essay will further evaluate the reasons to why Hamlet chooses to act like a mad fool. I believe that Hamlet- a young scholar who sees justice being rigged- has to resort to acting like a complete madman ( a ‘fool’) as an attempt to get his voice heard and uncover the truth and reveal Claudius, Polonius and other character’s true natures. Hamlet has imposed himself into the role of the new king's (Claudius) court jester to fill the void that the deceased old king's court jester Yorick left. By becoming a fool, Hamlet hopes to expose Claudius as an illegitimate king and establish the fact that he has committed treason. The play “Hamlet" by Shakespeare drew me in because of the complexity of the young scholar Hamlet, in which the character is portrayed as a “thinker" with extreme awareness of himself and his surrounding. He sees the immorality around him and the treachery of his uncle, more than any character within the play, yet struggles as he is almost powerless to make a change. His antic disposition masks his true intention which is to confirm the revelation made by the ghost of his father and to determine if he should seek vengeance. I also wanted to explore the new possibility of the character Hamlet as an archetypal fool since it isn't a common interpretation.
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
KYUNG MIN YI Paul Gordon
How is the female identity portrayed in the poems Lady Lazarus and Daddy by Sylvia Plath?
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CATEGORY 1
Sylvia Plath was one of the most influential poets in the 20th century. Many of her poems reflected the patriarchal society she lived in, which was when men were still viewed to be superior to women. Plath illustrates the society where women and men were treated unequally, the general consensus being that women were inferior to men and therefore were restricted from the many things in life which on the other hand were permitted for men. In her poems, she portrays the unspeakable reality of the different social status of women to men, desperate to escape the world of male domination. Through historical references, specifically the Holocaust as well as the use of many stylistic features, such as violent metaphors and powerful imagery, contributes significantly in representing the issue regarding gender roles. She criticizes the patriarchal society and expresses objection against gender discrimination. Plath portrayed the disempowerment of women and the suffocation they had to endure within the male dominated world, desperate to break free from the restrictions and the set roles by society women had to play. The main purpose of this extended essay is to explore how the female identity is portrayed in two of the poems by Sylvia Plath, therefore, investigating the research question: How is the female identity portrayed in the poems Lady Lazarus and Daddy by Sylvia Plath?
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
KAI YI YU Kevin Mulqueen
What Role Does the Deconstruction of Personal Identity Play in Two Works – A Scanner Darkly and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep – by Philip K. Dick
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 1
The deconstruction of personal identity refers to the disintegration of a character’s selfhood and individuality. The constitutions of the character’s beliefs are put into question in which their identities are revealed to be false or have deviated to its true nature. This false identity is adopted as a means for the characters to integrate into their society. However, through the progression of the story, the characters will become self-aware and thus shed their assumed identities. This is the root of their troubles and their true identity must be realized in order for the story to be resolved. This appears to be at the core of Philip K. Dick’s stories and plays a major role to convey many of his philosophical ideas. This essay will analyse two of Dicks works: A Scanner Darkly and Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?. Psychedelics are used in A Scanner Darkly, while a series of moral conflictions and paradigm shifts on the nature of sentience are utilized in Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, to convey the disintegration of their protagonists’ identity. Each work will be assessed individually, where the role of the dissolution of the character’s identity will be determined and its purpose will be analysed. The conclusion will look to synthesize the arguments discussed in both works and come to definite evaluation of Dick’s work in general. The overall analyses of the two works reveal that each work uses the deconstruction of its character’s identity in varying manners to serve varying literary purposes. A Scanner Darkly uses the theme to humanize Arctor, and thus dramatizes his heroic efforts towards the end of the novel. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? uses the theme to allow the reader to experience Deckard’s conflictions and moral conundrums.
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
WILLIAM NGUYEN Katherine Ferguson
How are the themes of morality and human values underpinned by different character perspectives within ‘A Clock Orange’ by Anthony Burgess?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 1
Essentially what differentiates our 21st century society from Burgess’ dystopian world are the expected and accepted notions of principled behavior. In the world Burgess created devoid of ethics, we see his intentions through the perspectives of a variety of characters. The different characters I will be analyzing are Alex, Dim, Georgie, Pete and the government. As they offer a different motivation from their perspectives for their actions. This led me to creating the research question: “How are the themes of morality and human values underpinned by different character perspectives within ‘A Clock Orange’ by Anthony Burgess?” I have analyzed the novel ‘A Clockwork Orange’ as a primary source, particularly having explored the theme of violence through the characters and their actions. Examining character motivations and attitude towards violence and cruelty, stimulated through society’s moral principles and standards. The characters’ actions are considered to be a deviation from 1960’s British societal expectations, but within the novel, acts of brutality are treated as a social norm and is overlooked by authorities. I have explored society’s influence on the formation of character. I have showed how Alex, the protagonist, was affected by society in the different parts of the novel, and that society’s attitude was one of the main reasons for his violent behavior and malicious deeds. Secondary sources have also been research. Focusing on the life in British society during the 60s in comparison to Burgess’ fictional world. I have also explored similar works written about social and behavioral interventions, primarily focusing on the period in which the novel was set. I conclude that through Burgess’ reflections on the themes of freedom of choice, ultra-violence and moral interventions are explored through the development of the character’s motivations for ultraviolence.
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
VAN ANH KIEU Jane Barrowcliff
To what extent do the characters of Emma Woodhouse, Jane Fairfax and Mr. Knightley influence a feminist reading of Jane Austen’s Emma?
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CATEGORY 1
This essay address the question: To what extent do the characters of Emma Woodhouse, Jane Fairfax and Mr. Knightley influence a feminist reading of Jane Austen’s “Emma”? Specifically, this paper will analyze the possible mentions of feminism during the 18th century society in England. Furthermore, it is undertaken through the in-depth research about the literature feminist movement of the 18th century, England. Researches on the influence of Mary Wollstonecraft and the possible relationship between the Vindications of the Rights of Women and Jane Austen’s Emma will be analyzed. The sources evaluated are Kathryn Sutherland’s book “"Jane Austen: Social Realism and the Novel." Which analyzes the social commentary in a feminist view. These sources help to analyze each of the characters in Austen’s novel and further support whether or not the novel fights for women’s right or not. To conclude, the essay offers an unresolved question of what Austen’s intentions really were within writing her novel. It also emphasizes the role of Emma Woodhouse, a character written to defy society to which Austen created to show that a woman can be attractive and speak her opinions at the same time. The character of Jane Fairfax is an image of the stereotypical well-accomplished woman that was unhappy. The character of Mr. Knightley offers an equality between the two genders. These are all the aspects interpreted that could have made Austen’s Emma be interpreted as a 2016 definition of feminism. Although Austen’s intentions might not be exactly this, and there are no evidence that Austen had feminist intentions whilst writing the novel, it can still be interpreted as a feminist novel clearly because of the image of equality that Austen portrays through the characters of Mr. Knightley, Jane Fairfax and Emma Woodhouse.
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
NAOMI MCKEOGH Jane Barrowcliff
How does Malala Yousafzai persuade the audience of the value of education in her first international speech at the United Nations in 2013 and in her 2014 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech?
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CATEGORY 3
This essay explores Malala’s two most recognized speeches her ‘United Nations speech 2013’ and her ‘Nobel Prize acceptance speech 2014.’ It focuses on examining how Malala is able to persuade and effectively communicate the value of education through a variety of persuasive techniques. The research questions is; How does Malala Yousafzai persuade the audience of the value of education in her first international speech at the United Nations in 2013 and in her 2014 Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech? By studying Malala’s memoir ‘I Am Malala’, her speeches, interviews and substantial research I was able to learn about how Malala is able to be a successful activist for education because of the passion she gained when she was violated of her own rights. By analyzing both her speeches it is evident that her ‘United Nations speech 2013’ is more to raise awareness about children's rights to education. Malala’s ‘Nobel Prize acceptance speech 2014’ was effective in evoking change and action by adding urgency to her argument. Malala’s speeches were looked at stylistically in order to see which techniques Malala used in order to see how Malala effectively persuaded the audience to realize the importance that every child has access to quality education. The essay concludes that Malala has great impact on the audience especially because of her perspective which represents the youth in particular those that cannot access their right to education. Malala convinces world leaders that funding education should be prioritized on their agenda’s because knowledge is power. Ultimately to communicate her message ‘One child, one teacher, one pen and one book can change the world7.” The ongoing nature of Malala’s work has evoked change. The sustainable development goals established in 2015 by the United Nations further reflects Malala’s educational advocacy, one of the goals is ‘quality education’.
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
SAEWOOK JUNG Young Mi Kim
한국문학 속 등장인물들의 시대별 사회적 계급 상승 욕구
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 1
우리가 살아가는 사회는 언제나 많은 문제들에 둘러싸여 있고, 그 문제들과 갈등하고 있다. 사람들은 시대마다 그들이 당면한 문제와 마주하면서 해결 또는 극복해 나가며 살아가고 있 다. 봉건적 권력구조와 신분제도 아래서 조선시대를 살았던 사람들의 대다수는 ( 소수의 권 력을 장악하고 있는 양반층을 제외한) 매우 힘겨운 삶을 살아야 했다. 특히 유교적 가치가 지 배하는 가운데 공식적인 신분제도의 사각지대에 놓여 있는 서얼출신이나 여성들은 인권을 넘어 존재감마저 상실한 채 살아가야만 했다. 그런 모순된 사회구조 하에서도 많은 피억압 계층들은 자신들의 삶의 현실과 갈등하며 사회 적 모순에 끊임없이 저항해 왔다. <홍길동 전>과 , <난장이가 쏘아 올린 작은 공>에는 이런 모습이 잘 나타나 있고 각 시대의 사 회구조적 모순 또한 잘 반영되어 있다. 우리 사회의 신분구조 및 지배계층의 변화들을 분석하는 목적은 사회 구조의 특징과 그 사회 가 안고 있는 문제점을 살펴보고자 한다.[1] 문학 작품에서 나타나 있는 지배계층과 피지배계층을 시대별로 나누어 분석을 할 것이다. 또 한 시대별 권력구조의 특성을 살펴보고 이 두 작품에서는 어떠한 형태로 표현되었는가를 살 펴 볼 것이다. 한국의 지배계층의 변화를 “홍길동전”이 지어진 년도로 알려진1612년도와 “ 난장이가 쏘아올린 작은공”의 배경인 1970년도의 한국 지배구조를 비교 분석 할 것이다. 그 럼으로써 당시 피 억압계층이 간절히 원했던 사회적 변혁의 욕구를 밝히고자한다. 또한 그들 에 대한 존재성을 표현하는 어휘( 서자, 서얼/ 난장이 등) 분석을 통해 사회적으로 소외 받는 소수자들에 대한 보다 정확한 사회학적 의미를 이해하여 오늘날 우리 사회의 모습을 객관적 으로 인식하고자 한다
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
JU BIN LEE Young Mi Kim
인터넷 사이트 “일간 베스 트 저장소” 커뮤니티에 나 타나는 여성 이미지의 분 석
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 3
본 연구는 “일베 저장소- 일간 베스트” 인터넷 커뮤니티 사이트에 실린 여성 관련 글들을 분 석한다. 여성 관련 글들은 일베에서 가장 흔히 거론되는 여성 관련 키워드를 사용해 추리고 있다. 일베의 여성에 관한 이미지는 굉장히 부정적인 것은 널리 알려진 상태이다. 대한민국 내 존재하는 여성 혐오 문화의 시발점은 일베라고 할 수 있을 만큼으로, 일베는 여성의 부정 적인 이미지를 형성시키는데 영향력이 크다. 일베는 여성이라는 성별 자체를 혐오하는 것이 아니라, 현재 한국의 신자유주의 사회가 만들어낸 여성에 관한 표준 점과 여성을 바라보는 시점으로 인해 일베 이용자들은 불만을 느낀다. 이러한 것들이 ‘남성’을 사회적으로 불리한 위치에 놓였다고 생각을 하기 때문이다. 이들의 불만과 분노는 점차 진화를하며 결국 사회가 인식하는 “여성 혐오”로 거듭나게 되었다. 사회가 만들어낸 여성의 표준 점과 여성을 바라보 는 시점을 바꾸기 위해서 일베는 불리한 위치에 놓인 남성들의 시점에서 여성들을 제압하고, 역설적으로 남성을 여성과 차별화하면서 성의 평등함을 추구하려고 한다. 이 과정에서 일베 는 여성을 성적인 존재로 환원하고 여성의 무지함, 또는 여성들이 남성에게 붙어 경제적으로 기생하는 존재라고 주장한다. 이렇게 양성평등을 위해 한국 사회 속 남성의 목적과 여성의 목적을 차별하는 과정부터 일베의 모순이 드러난다.
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
SERIM CHOI Jaemin Chung
미디어가 재현하는 다문화 가정의 온정주의적 갈등 해소 방식과 효과- EBS ‘다 문화 고부열전’을 중심으 로
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 3
이 연구는 미디어가 재현하는 다문화가정의 온정주의적 갈등해소 방식을 분석 및 평가한다. 이를 위해 EBS 프로그램 ‘다문화 고부열전’속의 갈등해소 방식이 과연 프로그램의 취지와 부합하는지 파악한다. 지금까지 다문화에 대한 온정주의적 측면은 꾸준히 연구되어 왔다. 그러나 다문화 전반 에 대한 온정주의적 측면에서 연구되었을 뿐 그러한 온정주의가 실제 그들 가정과 사회 관계에 대 해 어떠한 국면에서, 어떠한 양상으로 실현되었는지에 대한 구체적인 연구는 미흡하다. 일반적으 로 고부관계는 온정주의가 개입 될 여지가 큰 영역이다. 특히 고부관계는 다문화에서 매우 비중이 놓은 관계인 동시에 가정을 이룬다는 중요한 관계의 핵심으로 꼽을 수 있다. 따라서 이 안에서 어 떠한 온정주의가 개입되어 그들로 하여금 바람직한 인간관계를 형성하지 못하도록 막고 있는가, 또한 그것을 미디어는 어떻게 재현하는가에 대해 연구 할 의미가 있다. 연구방법으로 EBS1채널의 시사 교양 프로그램 ‘다문화 고부열전’ 15편을 분석한다. ‘다문화 고부열 전’은 다문화 가정 속 고부갈등을 소재로 한 프로그램으로, 매회 시어머니와 며느리의 갈등 및 해 소에 집중한다. 그래서 이 연구는 시어머니와 며느리 사이에 갈등이 일어난 순간부터 해소하는 부 분까지에 온정주의적 관점이 담겼는지, 또 그것에 대한 의도적 결론 도출은 없었는지 분석한다. 연구 결과는 ‘다문화 고부열전’이 인물의 특성, 공간적 배경, 사건, 프로그램의 구성 측면에서 모두 결혼 이주여성을 향한 온정주의적 관점을 의도했다는 것을 도출할 수 있는 근거로 정리한다. 그리 고 그것의 의도는 결혼 이주여성을 불쌍하고 가난하여 도움이 필요한 존재로 각인시킨다는 것이 다. 또, 갈등의 해소 측면에서는 문화를 배제한 상태로 개인 간의 갈등 해소만으로 환원하는 경향 이 있다. 이러한 것들은 프로그램의 취지인 문화간의 이해보다 개인적인 이해를 부각시켜 다문화 에 대한 전체적인 문제를 감춘다는 문제점들을 드러나게 한다. 선입견이나 편견 없는 상호 작용으 로 인한 다문화 가정의 원만한 소통을 위하여 미디어는 평등성을 없애는 온정주의적 관점보다는 함께 나간다는 공존주의적 관점에서 그들의 갈등을 보아야 할 것이다.
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
YEJI KIM Jaemin Chung
TV 드라마 속 노인 이미지 연구 – <디어 마이 프렌즈> 를 중심으로
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 3
드라마는 우리 사회 속 노인 이미지를 형성하는 데 기여한다. 드라마 <디어 마이 프렌즈> 는 최초의 노인 드라마로 우리 사회 속 노인에 대한 부정적 시선을 완화하기 위해 제작됐다. 본 연구는 이 드라마 속 노인 이미지를 분석해 이 드라마가 노인 이미지를 어떻게 개선하는 지 모색한다. 이는 드라마 속 노인 이미지를 발전시키는 데 발판이 될 수 있다는 점에서 의의 가 있다. 연구 방법으로 <디어 마이 프렌즈> 속 만 65세 이상인 등장인물의 노인 이미지를 분석한다 . 노인 이미지는 신체적, 심리적, 사회·경제적 이미지로 세분화한다. 신체적 이미지는 질병 유 무를, 심리적 이미지는 지적 능력과 성격, 타인 의존도를, 사회·경제적 이미지는 사회적 관계 와 경제적 능력을 중점으로 분석한다. 각 이미지를 가장 잘 반영하는 등장인물 두 명을 선정 해 대조 분석한다. 연구 결과 이 드라마는 신체적 이미지에 있어서 ‘아픈 노인에게 타인의 보조가 필요하다’ 는 우리 사회의 보편적인 생각과 다른 양상을 보인다. 아울러 노인은 아프더라도 자신의 힘 으로 혼자 살아갈 수 있을 때까지 타인에게 의존하지 않고 독립적으로 생활하려 노력한다는 것을 드러낸다. 심리적 이미지 측면에서는 노인이 심리적으로 멈춰있는 정적인 인물이 아니 라, 충분히 성장할 수 있는 동적인 인물임을 시사한다. 마지막으로 사회·경제적 이미지에서 는 노인이 아무 노력도 하지 않은 채 타인의 금전적 도움을 받는 것이 아님을 부각한다. 노인 은 자주적으로 살기 위해 할 수 있는 만큼 노력하고 더 이상 자신의 힘으로 견딜 수 없을 때만 금전적 보조를 수용한다고 이야기한다. 결국 <디어 마이 프렌즈>는 우리가 잘 알지 못했던 노인의 삶을 깊이 관찰해 우리 사회 속 노 인 이미지를 더 나은 방향으로 유도하고 있다.
GROUP 1: STUDIES IN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Student: Teacher Supervisor:
MICHEAL YAP Linda Palin
How does Cormac McCarthy use tone and setting to illustrate the development and purpose of hope in The Road?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 1
This essay analyzes the development and purpose of hope in Cormac McCarthy’s The Road. The significance of this area of analysis lays in the aspects that I strongly agree with; namely, the ascension of hope against all odds. The research question I have chosen is: How does Cormac McCarthy use tone and setting to illustrate the development and purpose of hope in The Road? The significance of analyzing tone and setting in The Road is to explore the juxtaposition of hope against the dark setting, in combination with the reoccurring tone of pessimism allows the idea of hope to grow more significant. Additionally, this aspect of hope placed in conjunction with pessimism is often overlooked by a majority of the texts critics. Therefore my essay covers an area infrequently explored area of the text. However, the repercussions with choosing a topic based on distinctiveness has greatly limited the amount of available resources. Thus I have primarily used the primary resource with further development/connection of my own ideas. One of the significant factors causing the deficiency in secondary resources is attributed to the texts young age; only published near a decade ago. The essay analyzes McCarthy’s use of various literary devices in order to establish the tone and setting, and ultimately the development of hope in The Road. In the conclusion of this essay, I have argued that the portrayal of humanitarian hope when juxtaposed with a backdrop of dark and pessimistic tone, results in its assimilation into something of more value and weight. Therefore, McCarthy’s portrayal of hope; presents the fundamental belief of human will to thrive and survive against all odds and the significance of existential harmony in order for sustainability.
GROUP 2: LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Student: Teacher Supervisor:
UYEN BUI Wayne Harwood
What impact did the Stephen King novel “Carrie” have on the horror genre?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 2
This research essay explores the impact that Stephen King’s novel “Carrie” has had on the horror genre. It examines the different ways that the novel has changed horror throughout the years since it was first publication in 1974. Carrie herself is a misfit high school girl, being casted out by everyone; she took revenge on her classmates and turned prom night into a catastrophic night. This paper starts by discussing the two examples of original masterpieces of horror, Frankenstein and Dracula which were written in the nineteenth century. Horror was mostly portrayed with supernatural creatures like monsters, and vampires. My research then gradually shifts into King’s novel, which demonstrates the transition from gothic horror to modern horror. King creates a familiar character that is more familiar to modern audiences. It holds its energy to stun and exasperate, as Carrie finds out her telekinesis power, and goes on to unleash it, without a doubt to be most remarkable prom in literature. The book is powerful through how the character and story plot are developed. Carrie was one of the first books look to at high school for direction in making the best horror a generation had ever seen. King seems to highlight feminism using Carrie; she’s a really special antagonist that is transformed from a weakling to a fearful monster that horrifies everyone. King founded a new era of horror entirely, made his presence by taking sexuality, and women’s power.
GROUP 2: LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Student: Teacher Supervisor:
REINA TOMINAGA Wayne Harwood
How is the issue of Southern American racism in the 1930’s and 1950’s changed through Jean Louise’s perspective in Harper Lee’s novels To Kill A Mockingbird and Go Set A Watchman?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY English B
This essay provides a critical and in depth investigation of two famous novels by Harper Lee: To Kill a Mockingbird (1960) and Go Set a Watchman (2015). My research question is as follows; how is the of the issue of Southern American racism in the 1930’s and 1950’s changed through Jean Louise’s perspective in Harper Lee’s novels To Kill A Mockingbird and Go Set A Watchman? In order to answer this question, I have narrowed down my research into the following subtopics. Southern racism through Scout Finch’s lens, Southern American racism through Jean Louise’s lens, and effects of Southern American racism on Atticus Finch. The main sources of this investigation are Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird (1960) and Go Set a Watchman (2015). Throughout the extended essay, selected quotes from both novels have been presented to show the difference between the two. Quotes that are based on racism have been used to demonstrate how racism was vied at the time. The difference between the novels is the intensity of racial discrimination. In To Kill A Mockingbird, it can be seen that Southern American discrimination was crucial, but not everyone believed racism was right. However in Go Set A Watchman, Southern racism is shown in a more extreme light and most people, in fact, everyone but Jean Louise believed that black people should be treated differently from the whites. As Jean Scout matures, her perspective widens. From this, it can be concluded that Southern racism is shown as more extreme to Scout’s widened perspective.
GROUP 2: LANGUAGE ACQUISITION Student: Teacher Supervisor:
JATEJIT JITJANG Wayne Harwood
How well does the character Holden Caulfield from D.J. Salinger's novel 'The Catcher in the Rye' represents teen issues in the modern day?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 2
The main purpose of this essay is to answer the question ‘How well does the character Holden Caulfield from J.D. Salinger's novel 'The Cather in the Rye' represents teen issues in the modern day?’ To do so, the issues the protagonist, Holden Caulfield, has experienced will be analyzed and compared to the common issues teenage in the modern day are experiencing. The information on the modern teenage issues is obtained from recent scientific research and statistics. The four main issues that have been investigated and evaluated are associated with schools, self-image, parents, friends, and siblings. Holden’s issues are identified by addressing the plot, quotes and relationship with other character from the novel. The causes and consequences regarding to each issues are then compare with the research and statistic obtained. Although some of the information gathered may not represent the whole population of the teenagers, it is reliable enough to represents the majority of modern teenagers. After the two pieces information have been compared, the conclusion is drawn regarding to what was and was not represented in the novel. The issue of school has been represented fairly accurate by Holden. Some issues such as selfimage, parents, and friends are represented in with accurate consequences. The main variable that alters the causes of these issues directly or indirectly is technological development both positively and negatively. The issue of siblings is not so well represented due to rare scenario – the loss of Holden’s brother. Nevertheless, all of the main issues reported by teenagers today appeared in the novel. Therefore, the result confirms that Holden Caulfield in J.D. Salinger’s The Catcher In The Rye allows the reader to empathize with teenage issues of the 1950s which are still very relevant to today’s teenagers’ while introducing the idea of how technologies have influence these issues.
GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
TRANG DUONG Nguyen Ha Vi
Hình ảnh ‘’Người lính’’ được miêu tả như thế nào trong Thơ cũ (Đầu thế kỉ 20 - 1930) và Thơ mới (1930 1975) của văn học Việt Nam.
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 2
Từ trước đến nay, ‘’chiến tranh’’ luôn là đề tài muôn thuở của thi ca bởi nó là một phần của cuộc sống nhân loại, là hy sinh mất mát, là vết thương không cách nào hàn gắn được. Những người chiến sĩ đã hy sinh xương máu, đã ngã xuống vì hòa bình đất nước là những người xứng đáng được tôn vinh, kính trọng nhất. Lịch sử 4000 năm của Việt Nam luôn đầy rẫy vết thương chiến tranh và cũng ghi dấu hàng triệu người anh hùng dân tộc. Và trong mỗi giai đoạn của lịch sử thì hình ảnh của người lính lại được khắc họa bằng những đường nét riêng. Vì vậy, em muốn dùng bài Luận văn mở rộng này để làm rõ những nét khác biệt của hình tượng người lính trong Thơ cũ và Thơ mới, cũng như tìm hiểu tại sao lại có gian đoạn chuyển từ Thơ cũ qua Thơ mới. Bài viết sẽ trình bày những luận điểm chính như sau: I. Điểm giống nhau của người lính trong Thơ cũ và Thơ mới. II. Điểm khác nhau của người lính trong Thơ cũ và Thơ mới. 1) Thơ cũ a) Hình ảnh người lính bị ảnh hưởng bởi tư tưởng ‘’Tu-tề-trị-binh’’ và ‘’Trung quân Ái quốc’’. b) Hình ảnh người lính bị rang buộc bởi niêm luật: thể thơ Đường luật. 2) Thơ mới a) Hình ảnh người lính vui tươi, dím dỏm. Đồng thời Đảng là ánh sáng, mặt trời chân lí chiếu qua tim. b) Hình ảnh người lính chiến đấu vì nhân dân. c) Hình ảnh người lính không bị ràng buộc bởi niêm luật: thể thơ Tự do. Hơn thế nữa, với phương thức so sánh giữa hai giai đoạn thơ ca, bài luận này cũng sẽ giúp em hiểu hơn về những đau thương, mất mát mà dân tộc ta phải gánh chịu để nhờ đó cho em biết trân trọng những gì mình đang có.
GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
ENDO KEITA Matthew Wright
To what extent is climate change impacting sustainability of agriculture in two contrasting countries in East Asia?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY Geography
The aim of this essay is to answer the research question “To what extent is climate change impacting sustainability of agriculture in two contrasting countries in East Asia?” Japan and Vietnam have been chosen as two contrasting countries because Japan is my home country and Vietnam is where I currently live. My hypothesis before the investigation is “Sustainability of agriculture in Vietnam is more affected by climate change than that of Japan is”. Agriculture is always vital for a country because it brings positive impacts on society, environment and economy. However, recent climate change is largely affecting agriculture. Since global population is growing, demand for agricultural crops is increasing rapidly. Therefore, agriculture needs to be sustainable in order to meet present demand without compromising future capability. My approach to this essay is to gather information or data that shows the importance of agriculture, impacts of climate change on sustainability and responses each country takes. The collected data is then analyzed through the comparison of similarities and differences between Japan and Vietnam. To conclude my investigation, I verify my hypothesis “Sustainability of agriculture in Vietnam is more affected by climate change than Japan is” was right. In answering my research question, I concluded that that climate change is significantly happening in both countries and affecting the agricultural sector. However, the scale of its impact on sustainability of agriculture is different depending on what climate type is, how much a country relies on agricultural sector and how much a country is relying on the agricultural sector, how much a country concerns and respond to the climate change. Therefore, in my investigation, the impacts of climate change on sustainability of agriculture in Vietnam are more serious.
GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES Student: Teacher Supervisor: To what extent have China and Vietnam addressed the development issues of gender inequality and poverty since 2000?
DUC TRUNG TRAN Jon Paterson
CATEGORY Geography
ABSTRACT “To what extent have China and Vietnam addressed the development issues of gender inequality and poverty since 2000?” Around the globe, much attention has been paid to communicable diseases and child health while people focus less on global partnerships sustainability. Every nation’s aim was to accomplish the MDG’s they put in place whether in the short or long term. Vietnam and China have demonstrated their fifteenyear transformation can provide significant advancements to the country and possible a whole region. Nevertheless, it is vital to understand some goals would not be met by every country. This also applies to the two nations, Vietnam and China. For this paper, a comparison between Vietnam and China was made in term of the progress made between two MDGs which are poverty and gender inequality. The two MDGs are vital for the economic and social sustainability of the two countries and therefore vital for this study. Throughout the research, to an extent Vietnam has shown a better growth in terms of gender inequality and poverty since 2000. This is shown in their statistics, provided by the UNDP. China has also shown development by implementing innovative laws that controls the actions of their citizens, relating to the two issues. Both countries had similar approaches with the use of governmental assistance. However, the majority of nations have not fully carried out the MDGs, therefore the same committee of the United Nations developed a similar agenda towards sustainable development for the world. They were a set of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which were targeted for the year 2030. This investigation was carried out using secondary resources, provided by the UNDP. This was a discursive essay based on the analysis of data provided.
GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
MINJE KIM Matthew Wright
How does development in South Korea and Vietnam compare since 1950?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY Geography
This essay examines the question: “How does development in South Korea and Vietnam compare since 1950?”The investigation begins with a brief introduction of both countries that give the reader insight into where the country is located and a general overview of their backgrounds. Geographical analysis of the two countries in 1950 was done, and factors which would have affected development levels over the years were explored. After taking all these factors into consideration, a final geographic analysis of both countries was done in order to come to a conclusion. Although both countries began the1950’s in similar conditions, with South Korea actually being poorer than Vietnam, development levels today are completely different. While it is true that South Korea managed to develop extremely rapidly in a short period of time, it is not recommendable for Vietnam to follow its example as seen in 1997, the South Korean economy was fundamentally flawed. Both countries endured extended periods of social and political unrest, mainly due to the effects of war which are still prevalent today. Not only that, but war had a great effect on the environment in both countries, especially Vietnam. After comparing and analyzing, it is determined that South Korea is more developed than Vietnam as the quality of life is concluded to be better.
GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES Student: Teacher Supervisor: What were the Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts of Summer Olympic Games on Two Contrasting Host Cities?
NICOLAS ROUSSIERE Matthew Wright
CATEGORY 3
ABSTRACT The main focus of this Extended Essay is on the Olympic Games and their impacts. The question it will try to address is the following: What were the Social, Economic and Environmental Impacts of Summer Olympic Games on Two Contrasting Host Cities? Olympic Games are a well-known sport event, where thousands of athletes from over 200 countries gather every 4 years to compete. As Olympics are one of the most watched and followed events in the world, they are very influential. The ambition of cities to host events of such a scale is also guided by the fact, that they can be used as development tools. The decision-making and planning of the Olympic Games is extremely important and can affect communities, the economy as well as the environment. Findings of this Extended Essay show a clear difference in impacts of Athens games of 2004 and London Olympics of 2012. The two events show contrasting examples of how planning and undertaken measures can impact not only the outcome of the games, but also futures of entire nations. Due to its economic instability, the Greek capital was already put in an unfavorable position to succeed. Despite a few long-lasting infrastructures (like the Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport) built for the purpose of the Olympics the event didn’t have a positive impact on the country. It made a loss of 7 billion euros, which heavily contributed to Greece’s debt. On the other hand, the London games generally contributed well to society. Contrarily to Athens’ venues, the legacy of the venues proved to be acceptable. Moreover it was called the “greenest Olympics ever” and obtained numerous awards. The results also indicate that events of such a scale are not always good development tools and future bidding cities need to seriously evaluate the circumstances.
GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
DIKSHA GUPTA Darie Ilies
How has Uber affected the competitive position of taxi companies in Ho Chi Minh City?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY Business Management
The objective of this essay is to answer the research question “How has Uber affected the competitive position of taxi companies in Ho Chi Minh City?” This research question is investigated by applying business theory and business analytical tools to Uber’s external environment, and then analyzing for opportunities and threats Uber has, in order to explore the factors leading to its success in Ho Chi Minh City and the impacts it has made on taxi companies in the market. The tools used are SWOT analysis, PESTLE analysis, and motivational theories of Herzberg and Pink. Secondary sources were certainly required to use the business theory and the business analytical tools when investigating the research question as they were the main sources of information in this essay. Primary research was also done by using Uber, and primarily served to validate some of the secondary sources found, in addition to the experience gained. Through the findings gather from secondary research of Uber in Ho Chi Minh City, and the analysis of its external environment, this investigation shows that the ride-booking app of Uber is ultimately what has affected taxi companies. Uber having presence solely over the internet has made it hard for taxi companies in Ho Chi Minh City to compete with Uber that do not have the same advantages as Uber, but are slowly able to understand Uber and follow its footsteps by launching a similar ride-booking app. Evaluating the information researched, this extended essay concludes that Uber has affected the competitive position of taxi companies in Ho Chi Minh City, and made it compulsory for dominant taxi companies like Vinasun to launch a ride-booking app similar to Ubers, in order to maintain its market position in the taxi market and stay competitive.
GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
HUNG PHAN Darie Ilies
How can Apple improve their CSR in China?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 3
The objective of this essay is to answer the research question “How can Apple improve on their CSR in China?” This question is answered by applying Business and Management theory to Apple's CSR and ethical issues. The essay analyzed on how Apple can improve on it. Most of the information came from secondary sources such as articles, reports, online documentaries. A PESTLE analysis and SWOT analysis has been used to give a more coherent evaluation. Based on this framework, it allowed me to evaluate the possible problems that contributed in damaging Apple CSR in China and suggest solutions strategies in which will improve their CSR based on what their rivals is doing. Research methods were secondary, with the help of theories and business tools from Paul Hoang Business Management 3rd Edition textbook. Other information such as company data, information on the market share in China, consumer trends, CSR activities, and strategies were also found using the help of online articles, newspapers and web pages. Conclusion: The research suggesting that Apple’s chance of improving their CSR in China could be highly improved based on the pressure from the external and internal stakeholders as well as government intervention. In addition, by looking into what their competitors are doing to becoming ethical toward the public, Apple will have a higher chance of applying it to their system. Even though, if Apple begins to become ethical to their workers in China, there will be a higher chance that it will increase labor cost which will reduce Apple’s revenue, they will be able to have a better image reputation which can boost their market share since consumer will more likely to use products that are produced ethically.
GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
SUMIN KIM Gregory Robinson
To what extent is POSCO Vietnam’s market penetration strategy effective in exporting to the US and Ethiopian markets?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY Business Management
Scope: The essay focuses on the long-term effects and viability of exports to the US and Ethiopian markets as POSCO Vietnam relies on a market penetration strategy. Therefore, the nature of market penetration strategy was analyzed, the opportunities and threats in the US and Ethiopian markets were identified, and effectiveness of a market penetration strategy in two markets was evaluated based on a trend chart and the identified cause of differences in the two markets — the degree of exposure to globalization. Both primary and secondary sources were applied to the issue. Information including company’s magnitude of exports to the US and Ethiopia were obtained after interviews with the marketing manager of POSCO. Other information — market penetration, suppliers and the vitality of steel industry, economic sector, contemporary issues, GDP growth rate, steel market size, and globalization index of the US and Ethiopia — were obtained through online articles, and governmental publications. Conclusion: The research findings suggest that the market penetration strategy is not suitable in such a saturated, dynamic, and globalized market as the US; innovation is essential. On the other hand, market penetration will remain effective for the self-sufficient market in Ethiopia as the country develops, and shifts its economic focus to the manufacturing sector. Like any infant industry/enterprise, the company knows that there is a lag between original outlay and break-even point. If they perceive the outlay as a longterm investment, they stand to recoup many times over. However, as Ethiopia becomes more globalized, POSCO will need to innovate and investigate new strategies. In order to guarantee the firm’s long term vitality, continuous evaluation is required in both markets in any case.
GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
DOHYUN KIM Frank Hua
To what extent does Facebook impact security of personal data?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY ITGS
This investigation included encryption of data, different types of attacks, and preventions. First, encryption of data is explained to tell how strong the communication between Facebook and its users is. Secondly, different types of attacks are incorporated to investigate how Facebook applications can be exploited for hacking of data. Theories of attacks have been gathered from various sources on internet and books. In addition to that, a survey is carried out to senior school students to find the actual real-world relationship between Facebook and security of data. Finally, preventions are included to show numerous ways of preventing those attacks. From the investigation, it can be concluded that Facebook has some impact on the security of personal data. Facebook utilizes diversified applications that put users in danger of different attacks. In addition to that, Facebook leaks the user data to US government and its advertisers. This not only threatens security of userâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s personal data, but also generates negative perspective towards Facebook. After considering solutions, it is best for users to increase the awareness of different types of hacking techniques and prepare for future violation.
GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
JORGE GONZALEZ Matthew Coles
How did Franco's policy towards the Spanish working class evolve in the post-World War II period and how successful was it?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY History
Francisco Franco was one of the most influential and revolutionary leaders in Spain. Franco tried to focus on helping the “working class”. In Spain there are many views on how Francisco Franco’s ruled over Spain. Francisco Franco rose from helping the Nationalist party to take over Spain. The Spanish civil war started in 1936 and ended in 1939. After the Civil War in 1939, Franco was proclaimed to be Generalissimo. During the civil war the majority of Spaniards were either with the nationalist party or with the communist. A great majority of the working class were with the communist party. This did not stop Franco from helping them even though they did not support him. Many people do not understand why Franco did what he did during his leadership. This has led me to discuss the question of: How did Franco's policy towards the Spanish working class evolve in the post-World War II period and how successful was it? This investigation will explore the evolution of the policies created by Francisco Franco and the level of success these policies had in improving Spain. Franco was able to portray himself as the protector and safeguarded his interest and protected Spain To be able to investigate this, the investigation will look a two different periods of time. Those periods of time are Post-World War, 1945 to 1960 and the second period is from 1960 to 1975. This division of the time was considered effective because it’s divided into two 15 year periods. This investigation will look at Franco’s success through his policies of censorship, economic decisions, political prisoners and land distribution.
GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
QUANG NGUYEN Mark Clement
What impact did the. collapse of the Soviet Union have on the balance of military powers of NATO from the Cold War to 2004?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY History
The collapse of the Soviet Union was one of the most significant events in recent history. Whenever a subject about the Soviet Union is brought, people will inevitably be reminded of the downfall, or the Cold War between the state and NATO, another treaty composed of one superpower, the US, and primarily Western European countries. Speaking of which, Cold War was a post – WWII period in which there was a military tension between Western Bloc and the Eastern Bloc in order to demonstrate military and ideological superiority. The essay will center on analyzing the military rivalry between the two organizations and, more importantly, the impact of the collapse of Soviet Union on NATO as a whole. The focus question of the essay is “What impact did the collapse of the Soviet Union have on the balance of military power of NATO?” In order to answer this question, several factors have to be addressed. Firstly, the essay investigates Russia’s military conditions before, during and after the confrontation with NATO. Secondly, the essay details about NATO’s force against Russia and how the two sides react to each other during the Cold War. Finally, there will be examinations of what happens to NATO after the Cold War ended with Russia’s defeat. The conclusion of the essay is that the military dominance of NATO increased after the fall of the Soviet Union and several post-Warsaw countries joined the organization to boost its influence further.
GROUP 3: INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETIES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
THOMAS LEESON Mark Clement
What was the significance of the Argentinian Rock Culture in resistance to the Military dictatorship of 1976-1983?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 3
The research question I chose to investigate is â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;What was the significance of the Argentinian Rock Culture in resistance to the Military dictatorship of 1976-1983?â&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Throughout the investigation I looked at different important events that affected the Argentine rock culture such as the Luna Park concert and the Malvinas/Falklands war, I looked at different laws introduced that also had direct links such as The Formulas, Broadcasting Law and the Ban of English Music. I analyzed 2 different rock songs from different times in the dictatorship (Alice in the land and The Dinosaurs) and finally I looked at how different leaders restricted the Argentine rock culture. The conclusion I had reached is that the significance of the Argentinian Rock Culture in resistance to the military dictatorship was that it was used by young people to express their feelings as everything was censored and freedom of speech was restricted. I concluded that at the time it was the counter to the censorship laws and people could use it as a form of peaceful resistance, communication and expression.
GROUP 4: EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
WANATCHAPORN BORIVENPAISAL Stephanie Kilminster
How do different ratios of NPK fertilizers affect the growth of water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica)?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY Biology
Food safety has been a serious problem in Vietnam, thus, families are starting to grow their own vegetables at home, but the vegetables grown are not enough to feed the entire family. One of the main reasons is soil deficiency. In order to cope with soil deficiency, fertilizers must be used. This extended essay aims to explore the research question “How do different ratios of NPK fertilizers affect the growth of water spinach (Ipomoea aquatica)?” and to also find the most effective fertilizer that will maximize the growth of water spinach. The growth of the plants in this experiment was measured by the height of the plants and the number of leaves on them. Six NPK fertilizers of different ratios were investigated. There was also one control plant, to which no fertilizer was given. The seven pots of water spinach were grown for 15 days, each pot given a different ratio of NPK fertilizers. The fertilizers were applied on Day 1 and Day 8. At the end of the 15 days, the height of the plants and number of leaves were measured. Conclusively, most of the fertilizers did not increase the plant's’ heights, but did increase the amount of leaves produced. The fertilizer 17-9-17-12SiO2+TE was shown to be the most effective ratio in terms of plant height and leaves produced as both its height and leaves were higher than the control plant. This knowledge is useful for families that are searching for fertilizers to use for their vegetable. Also, the effects of fertilizers discussed will help families understand that not all fertilizers can be used for a certain plant.
GROUP 4: EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
MAI NGUYEN Stephanie Kilminster
Which color of light helps cloned species grow fastest?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY Biology
Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m interested in ecology, biotechnology so I decided to investigate how to apply these areas of science to Vietnamese agriculture, the biggest economics source of my country. Vietnam lies in a humid subtropical climate region, where the latitude varies across the country. This brings disadvantages to Vietnamese agricultures as there usually is bad climate which leads to natural disaster and diseases. Hence, these factors cause desert formation and crop damaging. Instead of spending months replanting plants, poisoning soil with the overuses of chemical fertilizer to save the agriculture, there is a solution: In nature, there is variety in every kind of plant species. So when natural disaster or diseases happen some population of the species will die and those with better-adapted characteristics will survive. Over time, evolution allows the population to major in these characteristics and becomes stronger. However, evolution needs time while cloning can convey these good traits onto the next generation faster, creating new populations that can resist well toward diseases, natural disaster. While cloning helps Vietnamese agriculture improves its crop quality to deal with diseases and natural disaster; in agro-technology, the photoresponse allows farmers to create illumination with different colored-light to control plant growth and development. With suitable color, absorbed light can regulate flowering time, speed up the germination process and growth rate, etc. This light method allows farmers to ensure their crop growth rate despite the bad climate and natural disaster. Therefore, this exploration serves mainly to find answer to the research question â&#x20AC;&#x153;Which color of light would help the cloned plant species grow fastestâ&#x20AC;?, thus to test the uses of cloning in agriculture. The plant species used for the experiment is Ruellia simplex. Summary of the result clarifies blue light helps the cloned plant species grow fastest, thus cloning using propagation by cutting-dipping is effective, accurate.
GROUP 4: EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
JANEL REGIS MARIQUIT Dominic Verwey
How do male and female individuals from the age range of 9 to 13 react to the consumption of increasing masses of sucrose, C12H22O11 specifically from 0 to 4 grams (g), measured through their cognitive ability, particularly their visual and auditory reaction times in milliseconds (ms) through online cognitive tests?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY Biology
The investigation focused on the measurement of reaction times of individuals through cognitive tests in response to the effect of the amount of sucrose consumed. The research question is â&#x20AC;&#x153;How do male and female individuals from the age range of 9 to 13 react to the consumption of increasing masses of sucrose, C12H22O11 specifically from 0 to 4 grams (g), measured through their cognitive ability, particularly their visual and auditory reaction times in milliseconds (ms) through online cognitive tests?â&#x20AC;? This investigation could be comparable to the learning response of children to the amount of sugar they consume, which could also be comparable to hyperactivity. Individuals aged 9 to 13 were asked to consume 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 grams of sugar in 5 mornings without consuming anything for that day until after the taking the cognitive tests and recording the results for three trials. These results were averaged and compared to another set of results from a controlled group whom had the same procedure but did not consume any sugar for the same amount of days. Individuals who consumed sugar showed the greatest general decrease in average reaction times for the auditory test with a correlation coefficient value of r = -0.94 while individuals who did not consume sugar showed the greatest general increase in average reaction times for the visual test with r = 0.25. Individuals who consumed sugar showed a general decrease in reaction times in both auditory and visual tests while individuals who did not consume sugar only showed a general decrease in reaction times in the auditory test. In conclusion, a simple relationship between the amount of sugar consumed and their cognitive abilities could not be easily established as multiple factors must have been taken into consideration.
GROUP 4: EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
LING LEI Justin Babcock
How does the pathing of light change through different atmosphere due to differing temperature?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 4
This extended essay is an investigation to determine the relationship between temperature and the angle of refraction due to the refractive index, the research question is How does the pathing of light change through different atmosphere due to differing temperature? In order to see the relationship between the two, an experiment was performed. The light source of this experiment, a 4000mw (milli-watts), 445nm laser is directed towards a heat tolerant glass container, and within the container is nothing, but atmospheric air. By utilizing the Bunsen burner at the source of heat to heat up the air within the container, there will be a change in the refractive index. This change could be found by measuring the angle of incidence, and the angle of refraction. With the aid of the computer program and cameras, the data of temperature and the displacement of the laser beam are simultaneously acquired. A total of four trials were conducted to increase the reliability of the result by reducing random error. This experiment was inspired by the concept of a refractometer which uses liquids, instead of gases, and is slightly modified to determine how the refractive index of gas can change based on temperature. The results of this experiment shows that there is an inverse relationship between the refractive index and temperature, such as that when temperature increases, the refractive index decreases. Although there are no theoretical values of gases to compare my results to, there are theoretical values of liquid with the same result, where when temperature increase, the refractive index decreases.
GROUP 4: EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
KYOUNG BIN MOON Justin Babcock
How does weight of a ship affects the oscillations that a ship creates?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY Physics
This essay explores the relationship between weight of a ship and rapid oscillations that ships create. Oscillations in water environments mean ships tilting left to right. Oscillation is caused by various circumstances that are decided by the weight of the ships. Therefore, this essay answers ‘How does weight of a ship affects the oscillations that a ship creates? The essay finds relationships between weight of ships and oscillations by conducting a mini scale ship experiment via adding weights on a model ship. The scope of this essay will contain the background information on simple harmonic motion, underdamping, center of mass and frequency to add a new level of explanation on oscillations. The investigations will be in two parts; how weight affects factors and how factors affect oscillation which directly relate to stability of ships. To find the factors, initial controlled variable was the angle set before the release of ship. The angle was 45 , side of the ship touching the surface of the water then as ship is released from the hand. This is to give an artificial disturbing force(wave) to see how it influence on oscillations. Disturbing force is what make ships to experience shaking in water environments. The conclusions drawn from this investigation is, heavier ships tend to experience more damping, as it oscillates less because of center of mass is located at lower part of a ship. Heavier ships have a lower displacement for each oscillation, hence has higher frequency, while lighter ships are vice versa. This essay further discusses the real life consequences of ship’s oscillations such as ‘sea sickness’, ‘off-track’ and ‘sinking’. However, the experiment didn’t consider the natural phenomenon in the harsh underwater environment. Though, it is a firm true that the lighter ships increase probability for passengers to experience real life consequences.
GROUP 4: EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCES Student: Teacher Supervisor:
SUN JUN PARK Justin Babcock
Investigating the relationship of surface area and friction between a rubberized block, grass plane system.
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY Physics
The standard model of friction that has been taught refers to the basics with an equation expressed, . Knowing that the model follows solid friction theories, surface area and friction is observed to be independent. Yet, people are intrigued in thinking that either will influence the other as friction is formed from the contact between surfaces. Additionally, research showed that there were exceptions, which seemed fascinating leading to the essay that attempts to investigate the relationship between surface area and the respective friction force. Previously introduced, the term macroscale and microscale is essential, depending on which view the result is completely different. The independent relationship between surface area and friction force results from the view in the macroscale, where minute particles in surfaces are disregarded and is just summed up to a flat surface, unless the surface has definite indentations. Yet, this is not followed throughout the study referred to friction force microscopy (FFM). This typical study will be the focus of the experiment as it provides outcomes that disagree with the relationship. The setup for FFM that retrieves such data is difficult to achieve, and so is its calibration. Thus, within the experimental setup, artificial grass is used as a surface for their sturdy grass blades to deliver the dimples in surfaces, allowing the experiment to mimic the outcomes of FFM. There will be five different blocks with rubberized bottoms to allow the findings of the experiment to become applicable to real life situations, and the proposed example in this essay is the contact of shoes and soccer fields. Overall, the investigation has provided results where views in the microscale is an exception to the theory, and unique characteristics of rubber gives it a directly proportional relationship between surface area and friction force.
GROUP 5: MATHEMATICS Student: Teacher Supervisor:
JIN GU KANG Rae Deeley
What impact on travelling time does the ramp inclination technology have upon implementing it from Euston station to King’s Cross station in the Northern Line (London Underground)?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY Mathematics
The ramp inclinations technology, although is a piece of old technology that is used in the London Underground’s Northern line. Analyzing the effectiveness of this technology by comparing the time taken for one trip tracks with inclination will take, and tracks without inclination will take give a rough outline on which technology is more beneficial for different people. Doing this research will help the train track planner decide on which technology he should choose in a mathematical way, as there are advantages and setbacks. Because my dream as an engineer started with train tracks, it will be not only a meaningful way to initiate fulfilling the dream, but also look at the significance of mathematics in real life by looking at how it is used to solve a problem. This essay has taken a mathematical approach by first deriving equations of motion that is essential to this essay, and using these equations and figures of train tracks this essay attempts to figure out the time it takes for each trip with and without the inclination technology. Additionally, adding friction into the equation was also done to make the calculations more realistic. Through this, the reason of usage of ramp inclination technology can be apparent as instead of time efficiency of trips between the 2 stations, although it takes more time, by converting gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy, it helps the train accelerate using natural forces (in this case gravity). Thus, the ramp inclination technology is not necessarily most efficient, but can help reduce force used by train to travel between Euston station and King’s Cross station.
GROUP 6: THE ARTS Student: Teacher Supervisor:
JOSHUA CHOI Laura Thomson
To what extent is it possible for a musician in the commercially-focused music industry of the 21st century to create authentic music?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY Music
It has always been one of my joys in life, to define my musical taste by finding music that truly appealed to me. However, a quality that I sought to find but was quite unable to do so with mainstream music, is authenticity. I did find, however, music that was free and not within the music industry, that I considered authentic. Due to the lack of authentic music within mainstream music, I questioned whether it was even possible to create authentic music from within the music industry. In order to investigate this, I analyzed John Potashâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s book, Drugs as Weapons Against Us, studies that have been conducted on the human brain and the effect of playing music in repetition on it and looked into examples of actual musicians in the music industry and the conditions they are set to make music in, in order to judge whether it is possible to create authentic music in the music industry. Ultimately, I concluded that it was impossible to create authentic music in the music industry because of all of the conclusive evidence of how the music industry suppresses and impedes the artistic expression, artistic integrity and freedom of expression in music that is needed to create authentic music. As was argued in the essay, the music industry restricts the creative freedom, the artistic expression and the artistic integrity that are such crucial elements in the creation of authentic music, through three main factors: record labels pressuring musicians to produce music that will turn a profit, authority figures suppressing the freedom of expression in music and musicians prioritizing money and their musical careers over wanting to create authentic music.
GROUP 6: THE ARTS Student: Teacher Supervisor:
KYLE O’DORE Paul Sullivan
As argued by W. Moelwyn Merchant: is Shakespeare a progressive tradition, or are modern contemporary adaptations betraying Shakespeare’s original intentions?
ABSTRACT
CATEGORY 6
Is Shakespeare a progressive tradition, or are modern contemporary adaptations betraying Shakespeare's original intentions? I will introduce Shakespeare and his influence on the world, before talking about my experience with a Cantonese adaptation of Macbeth as well as Peter Brook’s production of Midsummer Night’s Dream. I will then introduce the article by W. Moelwyn Merchant to argue what defined Shakespeare’s style, before examining the conventions that make the style malleable and what separates and overlaps between Shakespeare and Elizabethan theater. I will then argue the plausibility of creating a true Shakespearean performance at all, leading to a conclusion that it would be impossible purely due to the difference in context, culture and style of acting between now and then. I will then brush on culture and how it affected Shakespeare’s plays and how it does for modern adaptations. I then highlight the opposite end of the spectrum of adaptations that have gone too far such as The Donkey Show and As You like It. I then argue that what separated Shakespeare from his contemporaries at the time was his “mastery and development of the English language as well as his immaculately constructed stories,” before relating it to the ‘Ship of Theseus’ and to conclude: as long as the core elements of Shakespeare are still in place, then why not update the rest of the ‘ship’ to keep interest alive and current, yet retain what makes Shakespeare special.