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Art is everything. It is impossible to look anywhere in this world and not see an artist's creation or some aspect of art. It allows everybody to express himself or herself. Without art, the world would be without color, design, literature, music, poetry, dance, and everything.

One of the biggest deficiencies of Turkish is the importance not given art. Even in Ankara or Istanbul, the number of people who is in theatre is not more than the number of my fingers. Ataturk says “A nation without art has lost one of its lifelines.” He explicitly states the importance of art.

How much do we sensible towards the students who are prone to art? Actually, we see music, theatre, poem, and dance as a waste of time. Today, in our schools, art classes are accepted as an idle class. In these lessons, students talks to each other, study other lessons like Math, Physics or Literature, surfs on the Internet. In short, they can do whatever they want except  the things related to art. In some schools, if you have crayons and drawing paper or block flute, the teacher will give you 100 points. I wonder why the lessons related to the left hemisphere of the brain are very valuable unlike the others like art or sport. I think the curriculum ignores the most significant thing: functions of art.

Art provides opportunities for self-expression, develops independence and collaboration. In this process, it improves academic achievement such as enhancing test scores, attitudes, social skills, critical and creative thinking etc.

The only language which is acceptable all around the world is “Humanely”, and the most important lesson of humanely education is ART.

Reflection Task3

 "ALLONS-Y!"

I have chosen David Tennant as a candidate for person of the year. He is a Scottish actor and was born in 1971. He became famous with his role of “The Doctor” in Doctor Who. As far as I know from his interviews, when he was a child, he was grown up with watching the TV series: Doctor Who -mainly the fifth doctor- Peter Davison. Fortunately, in 2005, David became a member of Doctor Who family, and married to daughter of Peter Davison. They have one little daughter. Actually, this is very sweet incident in itself.

With his Scottish accent and lovely companions, David is always seen as the best-loved and greatest doctor of all the time.  I think it is because of his both fragile and heroic personality.  When it comes to a tragic episode, he can incredibly give us the emotion of sadness. Likewise, when it comes to the funniest episode, he can give us the emotion of fun and joy with not only his words but also his body movements and mimics. Therefore, his leaving from Doctor Who is undoubtedly the most tragic events for his fans.

On the other hand, when he leaved the Doctor Who in 2010, he started to work for Royal Shakespeare Company. It is said that British people started to take interest in Shakespeare after David Tennant had interpreted his works of art. What I mean is, he is a great actor.

All in all, I have chosen him because so many people still love David Tennant because he is so effortlessly lovable. He charmed his way into the hearts of the nation with his youthful energetic portrayal of the ancient Time Lord. It is not something that we can say about most Doctor Who actors.

Reflection Task 2b

Alexa Meade : Your body is my canvas

I would like to talk about Alexa Meade and her incredible art. You may want to ask about why I chose this subject. Here is the answer: Last year, one of my roommates made a presentation about unusual forms of art such as book-carving, egg-carving and “Alexa Meade as a painter”. I want to know more about the Alexa Meade, because I thought how a person can be an art on her own. Therefore, I googled her and this video can sum up all the things I wanted to know.

The extraordinary thing about Alexa Meade is she take a human as a 3 dimensional object, and turn him/her into a 2 dimensional painting.  When I saw her works at first sight, I thought they are absolutely Photoshop! She paint her works with acrylic, but not on canvas. Surprisingly, she paint it directly and physically on the top of the man. The person, the clothes, the chair, ears, mouth (except from the eyes) are painted in her works. Then she photographed them, and this is her “art”. This is just a brief information about her art.

In this video, you can gain more information about her. Actually I love the way of her telling us about her dream and passion in a funny and realistic way. I think Alexa’s painting is awesome. Maybe it is not a masterpiece, but it is innovative. It gives us a message that art does not simply belong to the artists. A student of political sciences can also create a painting, like Alexa Meade. I love that she is decided to give up her job and pursuit her dreams. There are so many people who can paint people- but actually just Alexa can paint people J

I love this art. It’s fresh and fascinating !

Reflection Task 1b

A Fuller Life Through Achievement: Helen Keller

Helen Keller was born in Alabama,1880. At first, she was a healthy baby, but when she was 19 months,she had a terrible disease.Unfortunately, because of this disease, she lost her ability to see,hear and speak. Her mother searched a lot to find a solution for her daughter.At last, she found a tutor from Perkins Institute for  impaired people. Thanks to this tutor(Anne Sullivan), Helen Keller learnt reading, writing and speaking. Although she was deaf, blind and unable to speak,she never gave up. She continued her life with endless perseverance.She was the first deaf-blind  person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree .She had roles  in different organizations which is working for impaired people.She devoted herself to blind people. She had a lot of difficulty and obstacle, but she achieved more things than a normal person did. In my opinion, She was very good example for people who give up easily. Her encourage and achievements must be seen as a lesson for all people. That's why  she should be known more. People should see her as a model for themselves. After I read her life story, I was really impressed. Despite of her blindness and deafness, she was able to learn five languages.Also, she could play chess. In addition she wrote many essays and books. Briefly, I think she Helen Keller should be recognized more due to her  accomplishments.

Some Of Her Books

• The Story Of My Life
• The World I Live In
• Out Of The Dark
• My Religion
• Light In My Life

Reflection Task 1a

Hello, my name is Songül.I am 20 years old. I am studying Foreign Language Education at Metu.Being an English teacher is my dream because I love teaching. I am from Kastamonu.I live in countryside with my family.Therefore, I love nature,green,animals and organic food.My hobbies are reading, listening to music and going for a walk.  In my spare time I like spending time with my friends by chatting,wandering and playing games such as taboo and chess. I also like going to cinema and theatre. The moment I like most is that after the play or the film is over,criticizing the characters and plot.Apart from this I am interested in books.I like reading so much that I can read a book for hours without being bored. While I am reading I feel as if I was in another world. I like sharing my ideas and listening to what others think. A person's ideas are important for me. His or her nation, language and religion do not matter. I love meeting new people.This means to me that I discover a new world. His or her thoughts,values and dreams are  important for me. In addition, I am keen on sports. I like playing football most.Generally I play football with my brother and cousins.I have taken karate courses for several  months.It is a defence sport not an attack.It has really good techniques to defend yourself.It is enjoyable.That is all I have to say about myself.

Exercises

5.26 Editing Activity

1.Because Grace is a vegetarian she must pay attentionto the amount of protein in the foods she eats.That's why she eats a lot of beans and she also eats eggs.

2.When Grace first became a vegetarian,she missed eating meat since she had always liked the food she eats.However,she eats a lot of beans,she also eats eggs.

3.When Grace first became a vegetarian,she missed eating meat since she always liked taste of it.However,now she can't imagine eating meat,because she has grown to appreciate the pure taste of meatless cuisine.Meat tastes very strange to her.She is happy to be a vegetarian.

4.Although sometimes it is very difficult to eat out in restaurants due to the limited meatless choices on menus,that is chancing now with the increase in vegetarian restaurants.

5.Grace is opposed to killing of animals.That's why,not only she is a vegetarian but she is also disturbed by the use of  animal fur for clothing.

6.She feels better now ,because she doesn't eat meat anymore.In additioan,she feels more humane and she feels healtier.

7.Being a vegetarian and feeling that she is doing her share to protect animals,Grace becomes irritated when people  question her motives for being a vegetarian.Although she tries to be patient with such people  and she tries to make them understand the value of saving animals ,often people just don't understand.

10.9 Editing Activity

1.Because she is on a good diet Sandra is always healthy.

2.The commn cold can make you feel very miserable ;therefore,you should stay at home in bed.

3.Although I've been maintaining a very healthy diet,I'm sick.

4.She is in very good shape,because she exercises regularly.

5.With excellent nutrition,a generous supply of vitamins,a lot of rest and a plent of exercise you will be healthy.

6.Not only is medicine but taking care of yourself is also important when you are sick.

7.The relationship between body and mind is very interesting.

8.Many doctors charge very expensive rates.For example my doctor does so.

9.The magazine that I read is about how to increase lifespan through better health.

10.The sun shines my window.That's why I have my plants in the window box.

11.I heard  about an accupunture clinic and it also has a specialist on herbal medicine.

Paralellism Exercises

1.What great shape she is in,and how healthy she looks.

2.The doctor wanted to find out why Linda was underweight and he also wanted to kow about her blood sugar level.

3.Following a regular program of exercise is more beneficial for me than being on a fad diet.

4.What I like best about my fitness center are the modern Lifecyle machines and beautiful Olympic size swimming pool.

5.How healthy  and athletic Jim is.

6.Due to his son's persistence and his willingness to lose 10 pounds,Frank decided to join a fitness center.

7.When Richards realized that his eating habits were the cause of his illness,he began to plan his meals more conscientiously and carefully.

8.Julian decided to try a homeopathic teatment he also changed his diet.

9.Shari really enjoys ocean kayaking and going hiking in the desert.

10.This is a combinations of vitamins that build up the immune system and prevent infection from spreading. 

Imagine

                                             

       
Imagine we are in heaven
It's a dream if you believe
No vault below us
Above us only leaves of different trees
Imagine all people
Living with no limitation
Imagine there is no rule
It's not hard to believe
Nothing to worry or wonder
And no pain too
Imagine all the people 
Living with no limitation
You may say I'm a joker
But I'm not the only one
I hope  someday you'll see the reality
And the world will be the second heaven
Imagine no barrier in life 
 Live it fully if you can
No need money or credit
A brotherhood  of man
Imagine all people
 Living with no limitation
You may say I'm a joker
But I'm not the only one
I hope someday you'll see the reality
And the world will be the second heaven