Saturday, October 3, 2015

Analyzing Message in Computer Science is for Everyone

In this post I will be analyzing the overall message in the TEDx Talk, "Computer Science is for Everyone"
Screenshot from my computer, 10/4/2015
Does the author:
  1. Express an idea or opinion?
  2. Respond to a particular occasion?
  3. Inform the reader about a misunderstood topic?
  4. Analyze, synthesize, or interpret?
  5. Reflect on their topic?
  6. Advocate for change?
  7. Move the readers to feel a certain way?
From these bulleted points, numbers 1, 6, and 7 are most relevant to my text. Partovi's TEDx Talk focuses on expressing his opinions on computer science education and how we should improve it. Partovi is definitely expressing his ideas and opinions on tha matter, advocating for a change in the way we educate, and moving the audience to feel excitement for computer science.

Of the bulleted points, numbers 2 and 4 are irrelevant to my text. There is no single occasion that Partovi is covering. The growth of computer science has been a long process. There was no big bang of technology that caused it. Also, there's no interpretation or analysis from Partovi in this piece. He's moreso stating his opinion and plans for action to improve our education system the best way he knows how.

I don't believe there are any layers to the message Partovi is portraying. I could be missing something, but in this kind of public speech act it is generally straightforward and clear what the speaker is trying to convey.


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