Self-Censorship Through the Eyes of Hong Kong Journalists
Through the narratives of Hong Kong journalists on self-censorship, this paper asks—who is the “self” in “self-censorship”? In the attempt to answer the question, this study highlights the journalists' struggle for autonomy within their media organizations and in society in times of political transition. What is most disturbing in the findings is that some journalists are gradually internalizing the norms set by the ruling regime. This paper, therefore, argues that self censorship is a process of semi-socialization.
The Empire Strikes Back: Britain's Use of the Law to Suppress Political Dissent in Hong Kong
Hong Kong was, in many ways, the world's “last colony.” When it became part of China in July of 1997, it represented the end of an era on a global scale. In recent years, Britain has boasted about its accomplishments in Hong Kong and contrasted the freedoms of the Hong Kong Chinese with that which might be expected to be the situation after 1997. However, the use of law as a tool to suppress dissent and to prohibit any movement for democracy or independence for Hong Kong makes suspect the claim about Britain's accomplishments. This Article highlights historical events in Hong Kong under the British administration, and calls for a reconsideration of the widely-held view approving of British rule. Among those instances highlighted by this Article include the British use of martial law, deportation, imprisonment, flogging and censorship to deal with those who dared criticize the governance of the colony.
Science fairs as learning tool for teaching excellence
Science fairs are usually considered to be a pedagogical and cultural activity that involves the students actively. Gifted students need challenges to further develop their skills while maintaining the motivation level. Science fairs may provide the informal environment that will request and allow these students of excellence to challenge themselves by developing a scientific research project. Despite being well known in different countries, in Portugal first steps are being made on the use and implementation of science fairs as effective pedagogical tool. In this work, we will present a 4 years study that was developed on a Portuguese school with the main goal of evaluating the advantages of this informal way of teaching. The study includes an analysis of the evolution of the students’ knowledge that have participated, or visited, the different science fairs. Some advices for the implementation of these projects will be given. The motivation of the students was monitored as well as the knowledge and skills effectively improved by this activity.