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Critical thinking importance in media consumption

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In media consumption, critical thinking involves approaching information with a skeptical and analytical mindset. It means questioning the credibility and reliability of sources, recognizing potential biases or hidden agendas, and evaluating the evidence and reasoning presented. By applying critical thinking skills, we can make more informed judgments about the information we consume and avoid being mislead or manipulated by media sources . https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMMTjfReY/  this is the link of the full video of the explanation for why we need to be media literate Critical thinking refers to the ability to objectively analyze and evaluate information, arguments, or situations. It involves questioning assumptions, recognizing biases, and making logical, well-informed judgments. It's an important skill that helps us make better decisions and solve problems effectively.  For example , Let's say you come across a news article on social media claiming that a new study has found that...
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Afadjato book launch 2

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 Ursula Abanga  Alberta Mortty  Akorfa Dawson  Benjamin Cyril Arthur  Theses are some authors of the collection of  book called Afajato  ,the stories from around the Volta lake. Each author brought up their own perspective and experience from fantastic to common and from childhood experiences to traumatizing situations.  While according to Alberta, her story is drawn from her own childhood, for Ursula, her story is entirely concocted from her own imagination and her roommate , unlike Akorfa wrote an almost incomplete story but complete for herself  as she allows the reader to finish the story according to their own imagination. When asked about the writing process of their stories, they unanimously responded that it was difficult because none of them spoke Ewe. They had to refer to their mother for Benjamin and to her roommates for Ursula. It was a funny event where students, lecturer and authors were having fun laughing, talking and playing ...
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Kwame brenya book launch

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Last week Wednesday, we had the opportunity to meet meet a man  who is so talented and versatile Kwame Brenya inside Ama Ata Aidoo center for creative writing .He is a Ghanaian writer, artist, poet and musician. Mr Kwame brenya introduced us to his book called Adinkra Kasa  is a poetry collection written in Asante twi and English the poems are based on Akan Adinkra symbols, Ghana’s economy , spirituality etc..  « Adinkra is speaking through me » he said .. Kwame got inspired by selling and wearing the Adinkra symbol in the book the poet selected ten out of thousand symbols because they are the one that «advises » people.  Below is the link of the event posted by himself on YouTube ! https://youtu.be/mc71TDVT3q4?si=43kH77up-bBTq7CN It is a book that explores the deep philosophical meanings behind Adinkra symbols and their relevance to community through poetry. By delving into the symbolism of these ancient symbols, the book likely aims to uncover ancestral wisdom an...
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Afajato Book launch

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In the Ewe culture, there is a famous mountain called Mount Afadjato. It is located in the Volta Region of Ghana. Mount Afadjato is considered the highest peak in Ghana, and it holds cultural and spiritual significance for the Ewe  people in particular .   Last Thursday, we had the  opportunity to attend the book launch  at the prestigious AUCC. It was an absolute honor to be introduced to the captivating masterpiece titled "Afajato: Stories from Around the Volta Lake."    This book was written by 15 unique  authors, and each stories offers its own   perspective and narrative making the anthology incredibly rich and varied .  It's like a puzzle where each piece fits perfectly to form a complete picture. It was edited and compiled by Nana S. A Achempong. According to one of the author , Ellen Diamond , author of Amenuveve she has been inspired by her mother to write about health because she’s  a midwife .   The event was a fant...
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A Discussion with Adjetey Anang

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In order to provide an intimate look behind the scenes , Pusher or Adjetey anang a Ghanaian actor revealed in his book called« faith , imperfection and resilienc e »the journey of an extraordinary man. https://www.amazon.com/Adjetey-Anang-Faith-Imperfection-Resilience-ebook/dp/B0CBLX2TSR  Mr Pusher was the guest at  Aidoo centre inside AUCC on the 28th of February 2024.During  the meeting with him, we were able to discuss with a man full of humility ,altruism and love  his main goal writing this book was to «impact young people with my experience» he said . Indeed Mr pusher has a valid concern about this new generation as he’s the voice of the voiceless! To the question of why he launched his book on his 50th birthday, he responded:"I don't want to be outdated; I want to be connect with that new generation too." Pusher is trying to be a guide of the youngest  by encouraging them to learn from his mistakes. The book is structured with chapters transitioning from ...
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Adinkra Symbols (Odo Nnyew Fie Kwam)

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  We are in February and love is everywhere in the air , what’s better than talking about «ODO NNYEW FIE KWAN» an Adinkra symbol which means «Love Will never lost its way home» .Adinkra symbol is a set of symbols that come from Akan people and hold great importance in Ghanaian culture. These appealing symbols serve as a form of communication, conveying messages, proverbs, and wisdom. You can find below someSymbols and their explanations https://africanactivities.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/adinkra-symbols-with- Love, according to Spinoza, is also joy. More precisely, love is power, the power to enjoy and therefore the enjoyment in power. Love is a source of strength and happiness, allowing us to experience joy and fulfillment. According to Akan  people ,«Odo ye owu» literally Love is death and alternatively Love is unto death .  In other terms to love someone is to be prepared to die for the person .This fits perfectly with the Christian idea that there’s no greater...
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Reflective essay & review

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  Hi! My name is Linda I’m a 400 level student of journalism at AuCC . My blog News BuZz a is personal portfolio where I talk about my knowledge ,Throughout this semester, I’ve cultivated my journalistic skills and honed my critical thinking abilities. The learning journey has been multifaceted, encompassing various aspects of journalism. News BuZz stands out for its versatility; read it, and you'll likely find it quite captivating.  Reflective essay  As a fan of traditional journalism ,it was not easy to do the transition to the digital world Each stage has been characterized by adaptability, continuous learning, and an unwavering commitment to the fundamental principles of journalism have been the guiding pillars throughout each stage of my journey as a digital journalist. Now , I have a strong writing and editing skills ,  I’m able to create content including videos, images, infographics . With the seo principles,I can optimize my content for search engines and i...
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