Blog 6 : The effects of media technology

Nowadays, there are many types of modern media communication around us. It is obviously we are connected to the media technology everyday. Today, we are encouraged to use the media tools for communication such as e-mail, MSN, facebook, friendster, etc. This is because these media tools have brought people come closer together. Students are usually use webcam or messenger to discuss their assignment. It is convenient and effective. For a homesick person can connect with family easily with the help of media no matter how far of the distance. By the way, we can know more about the news from all over the world by the media tools such as newspaper and internet. Without these media technology how is the world will be? So, we must appreciate what we have today!

Blog 5: viewpoint and opinion about emotions and negotiations

Emotion is normal, natural and we are unaware of it. We are supposed to realise our emotion and manage to handle with it because usually it comes in bundles. It is important to notice that awareness of our emotions may not be able to control behaviour well. So, we can change our feelings by changing ou thoughts and perceptions so that we can shift our feelings. Besides, we have to express our emotions well instead of expressing them by inappropriate means. Do not try to vent our feeling about something. To gain and keep the respect, we need to negotiate on an equal basis with men or women in business or discussion. The best way to keep the respect we deserve is to take a break before showing any strong displays of emotion to people.

Blog 7-Compare and contrast tattoos among other cultures

Facial cicatrization

In western Africa,most man resort to such painful procedure which helps them identify each other.Done by the shaman,with a ritual knife,facial cicatrization gives the possessor beauty ,magical protection agains evil spirits and represents visible social indicators.Signs tell the name of the person,the name of the clan and the name of the tribe he belongs to.The face cutting ritual lasts for more than a day,but at the end of it a child become a man.

Buddhist mixture

In Cambonia/Thailand,tattoo on buddhist monk are buddhist mark on which grave the monk his own symbol,to show contempt to the oppressors.

Born under the sign of gods

Ethiopia

If Africa people use cicatrization as an indicator of their social status,women apply this tecnique as a beauty make-up.This is because in the Africa culture,the more symbols you have sculpted in your skin,the more you are considered to be purer,closer to the gods,vicariously,more beautiful,spiritual and physically.

The moroccan wedding

A young moroccan woman tattooed her hands with henna.The symbol represent eternal happiness.prosperity,and fertility.The girl will be married very soon,and for the people,the henna taboos are only made in the holy month of the Ramadan,are absolutely mandatory(they say that, beyond their diverse magical power,they enhance the bride's beauty)

Blog 8:Indigenous people in Taiwan

Out of Taiwan's total populations 21.3 millions,there are more than three hundred and fifty thousand who are indigenous tribal peoples.Distinguished from the majority Han taiwanese,indigenous tribal group are part of the so-called Malayo-Polynesians.

Linguistically,they are recognized as the sub-group of Austronesians speaking family.Therefore they are also called the Austronesians.Despite the fact that their languages are derived from the same root,the languages they currently speak are not mutually comprehensible between groups.All indigenous tribal group are generally known and officially recognized as the Indigenous Peoples of Taiwan.

The common characteristic of Austronesian peoples are building houses on stilts to protect agains damp,insects and snakes;adopting slash- and- burn farming style;keen on sewing betel nuts,good at bamboo and rattan weaving,relying on hunting and fishing,and among others.

Some taiwanese anthropologists refer to them as the earlier inhabitans of Taiwan.They themselves prefer to be addressed by their tribal names.They are the Ami,Ataya,Paiwan,Bunun,Rukai,Puyuma,Tsou,Saisia,Yami,(Da-Wu )and Pinpu.

According to the anthropometric measurements and genetic studies conducted by the Academia Sinica,Taipei,Taiwan,The result indicate substantial differences among them.Based on the social culture comparisons,the differences are even more interesting.In terms of family structure and kinship.there are three group characterized by stem family structure for an equal of both patri and matrilateral kin(such as Paiwan,Puyuma,Rukai).There are three patrilineal societies with patrilocal residence (such as the Bunun,Tsau and Saisai),one matrilineal society with matrilocal residence(the example is the Ami),still two others are characterized by nuclear family units,patrilocal residence and parallel status for both bilateral kin.

Contemporary Song Lyrics composed by Indigenous People in Taiwan

Forever Will Be Indigenous People

by DagaNow(paiwan/rukai)

Mountain will always be mountain

Indigenous People will always be Indigenous People

wherever you go,wherever you end up

Indigenous People will always be Indigenous People

BLOG 4:SUMMARY(EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION)

Good communication is not only talking a lot and speaking clearly.It requires listening.Speaker should not assume that listener has the same thinking as them.Listener has to understand the speaker's feelings and remember that non-verbal communication is vey important.Accurancy in communication is important .Effective communication is useful for formal situation and every condition in life.Active listening requires an active listener who understand the speaker's point of view,experience,watch the non-verbal communication carefully,give them time to think and talk and make eye contact with them.Stronger trust,fewer conflicts,better relationship and happiness occur in results.