Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Outburst of children begging in the streets


       Well, A little info bout our surroundings is important especially in Marketing Communcation. Based on this, i would like to tell you a story which touched me in a way with mix feelings. and it goes like this..  On a fine Sunday evening, I was having my nice cuppa with my friends at Old Towwn White Cofee Ampang Point. As we are chattering away, a young girl came to me and ask for a donation for some kind of cause. I didn't have the time to read because i was quite sad to see a little girl begging in the streets because she should be enjoying life and be loved by her family. Then because I was carried away with my emotions, I gave her a few ringgit and she thank me and walk away.
                                               

Another young girl begging

We continued our Sunday talk and about a couple of minutes later, another young girl came by to ask for a donation. I was stunt! On the other side of the table, there was another girl also doing the same thing. I was really shocked to see so many girls begging here! Its like they are having a frenzy in the coffee shop. As for the girl that was currently at my table, I instantly decline her as i suspect something was not right. I just feel that there is a syndicate using these girls for personal gain. What bothers me the most is where are their parents? Why isn't the department of welfare do anything about this issue?! Where are the people that are suppose to handle this type of matter?! I can safely conclude that there were 3 young little girls in every ten minutes in average based on my observation.




I felt that I was somehow scammed and didn't like the feeling at all. At the same time, I also feel pity for the girls. Why would people would take advantage of these innocent little girls. If these girls were on their own, I don't think they have the ability to learn such things at that age. They are just too fragile.




Come to think critically, these people had taught these young little girls how to beg by exhibiting pitifulness or Ad Populum appeal to pity. They present us what most us will be moved by in order to get money from us. I even ask the little girl if she wants to eat but she refuses. she only wants money. If what I am thinking is that is there is a syndicate for this, then someone should do something about this.

Monday, 21 November 2011

Curricular Activities

Marketing Communication at HELP UC Department of Communication host many activities throughout the year.      One of the most anticipated events is the Prom night. In fact, this will be the first time that the department held such event. The prom night will be expected to be the grandest among all the events as a lot of effort had been pumped in. Besides that, the department also have a variety of clubs working under the department of communication student council. Students are most welcome to join in the fun as the clubs and societies would love to accept new members. One of the most successful event hosted by the department is the charity concert where Ning Baizura was invited to perform at the HELP UC main block at Damansara. The event was considered successful judging based on the crowd that showed up. Other than that, Halloween night is also one of the events that the department enjoy doing. In the recent Halloween night, the department transformed the HELP UC main block into a haunted house which explains the amount of fun students had. There are many more events hosted all year around it will take pages to list them down. feel free to visit our official website for more info.

Below are some pictures from the Holloween night organize by the department of  communication



Why Marketing Communication at HELP UC

The Bachelor of Communications with Honors is a three year degree program that emphasizes practical application in contemporary settings of the communication industry. This program also emphasizes the importance of broadcast knowledge in the Communication field. Given the rather wide spectrum of Communication, some degree of specialization is expected from graduates. We offer 3 areas of specialization --Media Studies, Public Relations and Marketing Communications.

Marketing communication at the Department of Communication

Creativity is at the heart of the department’s game plan where the inner creativity of an individual can shine. Students will be given a chance to participate and even organize many events that are held all year around. Ideas are only limited to those that concerns ethics.

By taking Marketing Communication at Help University, students will be able to study in a cool atmosphere. Not only students to students, but the relationship between students and teachers are also unified. Students who study here will definitely feel the togetherness which plays a big role in many aspects in our life, and in HELP University students can experience stronger social ties than many other universities.

The very active student council also organizes outdoor activities which will be explained below. HELP UNIVERSITY is also affiliated with many renowned international universities which enables students to transfer abroad.

In other words, Marketing Communication at HELP University is the ideal place to get a serious education in a very fun environment!


OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

Focused on the uniqueness of the Malaysian culture and Malaysia's beautiful surroundings, the program incorporates a stimulating and exciting blend of outdoor activities:

Trips to popular and famous spots in Malaysia eg Petronas Twin Towers, Genting Highlands, Cameron Highlands, Penang Island, Historical City of Malacca, Tioman Island and others.
Cultural shows, food fests, carnivals and museum visits.
Sports: hiking, basketball, volleyball, street soccer, table tennis and others.
Camping in the lush tropical forests of the National Park.
Host Family: Students can stay with a Host Family to enable them to spend an important portion of their time involved in the daily life of their Host Family.


METHODOLOGY

Students are engaged in a communicative approach to the English language, daily oral workshops and interaction with peers and mentors, which provide learning opportunities for gaining proficiency in second language acquisition.

Reading and writing workshops focusing on different forms of writing through reflection, daily journals, weekly compositions, as well as working on different projects and presentations. Grammar, vocabulary, idioms, and pronunciation lead students towards speaking with greater confidence.


TRANSFER TO OTHER UNIVERSITIES
 
AUSTRALIA
Griffith University
Bachelor of Communication: Journalism & Film and Media Studies (2 ½ + 1 ½)
Bachelor of Communication: Journalism & Communication and Media Studies (2 ½ + 1 ½)
Monash University
BA (Communication) (2+2)
BA (Journalism) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (2+2)
Deakin University
BA (Journalism) (2+2)
BA (Media & Communication) (2+2)
Edith Cowan University
Bachelor of Communication (Advertising) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (Film & Video) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (Interactive Multimedia Technologies) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (Mass Communication) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (Media Studies) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (Photomedia) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (PR) (2+2)
University of Queensland
Bachelor of Communication (Communication & Culture) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (Organisational Communication) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (Mass Communication) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (New Media Communication) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (Interpersonal, Intergroup & Intercultural Communication) (2+2)
Bachelor of Journalism (2+2)
Bachelor of Arts (Journalism) (2+2)


NEW ZEALAND
University of Otago
Bachelor of Arts (Communication Studies) (2+2)
Bachelor of Arts (Film & Media Studies) (2+2)
Auckland University of Technology
Bachelor of Communication (Advertising Creativity) (3+1)
Bachelor of Communication (Communication & PR) (3+1)
Bachelor of Communication (Journalism) (3+1)
Bachelor of Communication (Multimedia)
Bachelor of Communication (Radio) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (Television) (2+2)
Bachelor of Communication (Creative Industries) (2+2)


USA
Upper Iowa University (3+1)
Bemidji State University (3+1)


(2+2 at the following universities - partial list)

American University, Washington DC
Central Michigan University
Creighton University
DePaul University
Grand Valley State University
Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI),
Indiana University - South Bend
Iowa State University
Montana State University - Bozeman
Northern Arizona University
Pepperdine University
Pittsburg State University
St Cloud State University
San Francisco State University
San Jose State University
SUNY - Brockport
SUNY - Oswego
SUNY - Plattsburgh
Towson University
Troy State University
University of Arkansas
University of Bridgeport
University of Central Arkansas
University of Hawaii - Manoa
University of Kentucky
University of Mississippi
University of Missouri - Kansas City
University of Missouri - St Louis
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
University of North Texas
University of Oregon
University of Oklahoma
University of San Francisco
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire
Western Illinois University
Wichita State University
Winona State University