Exam Preparation - Paper 1
Below is a sample from Exam Paper 1 for (HL) along with one of the corresponding extracts:
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Below is a sample from Exam Paper 1 for (SL) along with its corresponding extracts:
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Further Oral Activity Reflection Essay: Due after December Break
- Below is the word document that contains the specifics for your essay:
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General Class Documents
Below you'll find downloadable class documents including:
- IB Language and Literature Guide
- Extended Essay Guide
- IB Assessment Checklist
- IOC Description
2013 IB: Language and Literature Guide | |
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Extended Essay Guide | |
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IB Assessment Checklist | |
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Individual Oral Commentaries | |
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Language and Literature Introduction
The content posted below was covered in the Introduction of the course:
ib_description_for_parts_1_and_2.pptx | |
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ganga_or_gayle_sports_article.docx | |
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Studying Visual Texts Powerpoint:
how_to_analyze_a_visual_text.pptx | |
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Part 1: language in a cultural context
Unit: Language and Power
Learning Outcomes:
-the disappearance of vocabulary and of languages themselves
- the status of minority languages in multilingual societies |
While addressing language and Power:
Can language be used as a means of power?
Are mother tongue languages valuable or necessary? Should governments institute language policies? How can a government affect the language use of a country? |
Linguistic Imperialism
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Globish:
On the right you will find to pieces of text related to globish and its use around the world.
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Linguistic Imperialism: Wrap-Up Essay
Based on our study of Linguistic Imperialism, answer the questions below:
Learning Outcome(s):
2. What are the positives and negatives of English as an imperialistic language?
3. What is the status of Mother-Tongue languages?
Learning Outcome(s):
- Analyze the impact of language changes
2. What are the positives and negatives of English as an imperialistic language?
3. What is the status of Mother-Tongue languages?
Persuasive Language in Political Speeches
KONY 2012
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Analyzing Propaganda Use
Kony 2012: Propaganda Analysis
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Obama's South Carolina Victory Speech
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Transcript/Analysis Questions
What is the purpose of Obama's speech?
What is the demographic of his audience? What types of propaganda does he utilize? How does his language address his audience specifically? |
Comparison: Romney: RNC vs. NAACP
Speech to RNC:
Speech to NAACP
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Transcript/Analysis Questions
Analysis Questions:
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Persuasive Language in Political Speeches: Wrap-Up Essay
Based on our study of Persuasive language in Political Speeches, answer the questions below:
Learning Outcome(s):
Learning Outcome(s):
- Analyze how audience and purpose affect the content and structure of texts
- How did Romney's Language change between the two speeches?
- Why would he make these changes?
Unit: Language and Gender
Learning Outcomes:
- the way gender specific language has changed over time
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While addressing Language and Gender:
Is there distinctive language used by each gender?
How has your gender affected your language use? Do we have language expectations based on our gender? How does the media construct the idea of "masculinity" and "femininity" ? Do you believe that you represent your gender? Why or why not? Do your parents? |
Introduction: A Gender Neutral Pronoun Makes Waves in Sweden
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Article Questions:
What is the language change that is "making waves" in Sweden?
Why has this change been suggested? How has this change affected Sweden? Do you think a change like this can have an affect on Gender equality? |
The Study of Language and Gender Power Point:
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Key Points:
What is the study of "Language and Gender"?
Who are the notable researchers and theorists? What are their individual theories or focus of studies? What are the major differences in language use between men and women? |
Advertisement Analysis: Commercials
Look at the video advertisements below. Analyze them according to the "studying visual texts" Powerpoint along with the accompanying questions:
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Video Advertisement:
Which gender is this advertisement aimed at? What language is directed specifically at this gender? How else does this video appeal to a specific gender? (images, music etc.) How does this advertisement construct ideals or stereotypes about each gender? |
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Advertisement Analysis: Print Ads
Look at the print advertisements below, analyze them according to the "studying visual texts" Powerpoint located above.
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Print Advertisement:
Which gender is this advertisement aimed at? Is there language that is directed specifically at this gender? How does the imagery appeal to a specific gender? How does this advertisement construct ideals or stereotypes about each gender? |
Cartoon Analysis:
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Cartoon Analysis Questions:
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Textbook: Deborah Tannen Article
The Talk of the Sandbox; How Johnny and Suzy's Playground Chatter Prepares Them for Life at the Office
After reading this article:
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"Deborah Tannen is University Professor and Professor of Linguistics at Georgetown University and author of many books and articles about how the language of everyday conversation affects relationships" -georgetown.edu
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Barbara Kruger
"Much of her text questions the viewer about feminism, classicism, consumerism, and individual autonomy and desire, although her black-and-white images are culled from the mainstream magazines that sell the very ideas she is disputing. As well as appearing in museums and galleries worldwide, Kruger’s work has appeared on billboards, buscards, posters, a public park, a train station platform in Strasbourg, France, and in other public commissions."-barbarakruger.com
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Kruger Artwork Analysis
Discuss the images in relation to the criteria below:
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Gender Wrap-Up Essay: Inequalities and Constructions of Masculinity and Femininity
Based on our study of texts related to Gender, address the questions below:
Learning Outcome(s):
2. How does this shape or form the masculine and feminine identity?
Learning Outcome(s):
- Demonstrate an awareness of how language and meaning are shaped by culture and context
- Analyze the impact of language changes
2. How does this shape or form the masculine and feminine identity?
Unit: Translation
Learning Outcomes:
- How might a translation change based on its purpose?
- Are some languages more difficult to translate? Why would this be? |
While Studying Translation:
What do we lose when we read a translated text?
What do we gain when we read a translated text? How does the language change between translators? What is the difference between a work that is translated verbatim versus translated for meaning? |
Finding Interest in Translation
These texts on the right both discuss translation and the benefits of reading translated literature.
Read both articles, keeping an open mind to translated pieces of work.
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Rowen, Bess. "Lost and Gained In Translation." The Huffington Post. TheHuffingtonPost.com, 18 Dec. 2011. Web. 16 Feb. 2013.
"B.J. Epstein: Imagining a Narrow World: A Challenge to Read Translated Literature." The Full. N.p., n.d. Web. 13 Jan. 2013.
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English, Chinese, Chinglish and Micro Blogs
Texts:
"Twtr." The Economist. N.p., 31 Mar. 2012. Web. 16 Feb. 2013.
Article Analysis:
Video Analysis:
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Videos:
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Paulo Henriques Britto: Poetry Parnassus-Poetry in Translation
"Paulo Henriques Britto is a poet, educator and translator from Rio de Janeiro. Known as one of Brazil’s principal translators of British and American literature, he received the National Library Foundation’s prize for his 1995 translation of E.L. Doctorow’s Waterworks. He has translated around 100 books and has published six books of poetry and one of short stories. He currently teaches translation and creative writing to undergraduates and poetry translation and literature in the graduate school at PUC-Rio. The Clean Shirt of It, a collection of Britto’s poems, was published in 2007 in the Lannan Translations Series from BOA Editions." - southbankcentre.co.uk
Britto Poetry Sample
On High, by Paulo Henriques Britto | |
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Britto Interview by S.J. Fowler before the Poetry Parnassus
Article on Translating Poetry
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Comparative Essay: Translation Articles
The purpose of this essay is to practice for your comparative and textual analysis for Exam Paper 1.
Write a comparative analysis looking at the differences between the texts, be sure to address:
(There is no assigned length on this paper, instead, allot yourself about two hours to read the extracts and write the paper, in order to imitate the exam) |
Extracts:
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Part 3: Literature in a Cultural Context
"Meaning in a text is shaped by culture and by the contexts of the circumstances of its production. It is also shaped by what the reader brings to it. Literary texts are not created in a vacuum but are influenced by social context, cultural heritage and historical change. Through the close reading of literary texts, students are able to consider the relationship between literature and issues at large, such as gender, power and identity. Students should be encouraged to consider how texts build upon and transform the inherited literary and cultural traditions. The compulsory study of translated texts encourages students to reflect on their own cultural assumptions through an examination of work produced in other languages and cultures." -IB: Language and Literature Guide 2013
Learning Outcomes:
Consider the changing historical, cultural and social contexts in which particular texts are written and received. Areas to be considered could include:
Demonstrate how the formal elements of the text, genre and structure can not only be seen to influence meaning but can also be influenced by context. Aspects to be considered could include:
Understand the attitudes and values expressed by literary texts and their impact on readers. Students should be able to recognize that:
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While Addressing Literature in a Cultural Context:
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Unit: The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
"Khaled Hosseini was born in Kabul, Afghanistan, in 1965. His father was a diplomat with the Afghan Foreign Ministry and his mother taught Farsi and History at a large high school in Kabul. In 1976, the Afghan Foreign Ministry relocated the Hosseini family to Paris. They were ready to return to Kabul in 1980, but by then Afghanistan had already witnessed a bloody communist coup and the invasion of the Soviet army. The Hosseinis sought and were granted political asylum in the United States. In September of 1980, Hosseini's family moved to San Jose, California. Hosseini graduated from high school in 1984 and enrolled at Santa Clara University where he earned a bachelor's degree in Biology in 1988.
The following year, he entered the University of California-San Diego's School of Medicine, where he earned a Medical Degree in 1993. He completed his residency at Cedars-Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles. Hosseini was a practicing internist between 1996 and 2004. While in medical practice, Hosseini began writing his first novel, The Kite Runner, in March of 2001. In 2003, The Kite Runner, was published and has since become an international bestseller, published in 70 countries. In 2006 he was named a goodwill envoy to UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency. His second novel, A Thousand Splendid Suns was published in May of 2007. Currently, A Thousand Splendid Suns is published in 60 countries. Khaled has been working to provide humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan through The Khaled Hosseini Foundation. The concept for The Khaled Hosseini Foundation was inspired by a trip to Afghanistan Khaled made in 2007 with the UNHCR. He lives in northern California." -Khaledhosseini.com |
Analysis:
So far, we have approached each chapter with a discussion linked closely to the learning outcomes addressing culture, context, meaning and relationship with the reader.
Most notable points:
Most notable points:
- How has Khaled Hosseini's life influence the writing of this novel?
- What pieces of Afghanistan culture has he included? Are there parts he left out?
- What values and beliefs exist within the novel? Are these beliefs those of the author as well?
- How does the prevalent culture within the novel contrast with that of your culture?
Chapters 16-21 Analysis Questions:
Background: For these chapters, a single chapter has been assigned to a group or a single person. Your groups assignment is to pick out the most significant events in your chapter and create analysis questions that connect to our learning outcomes for this part of the course
Unit: The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret AtwoodBiography:Margaret Atwood was born in 1939 in Ottawa and grew up in northern Ontario, Quebec, and Toronto. She received her undergraduate degree from Victoria College at the University of Toronto and her master's degree from Radcliffe College.
Throughout her writing career, Margaret Atwood has received numerous awards and honourary degrees. She is the author of more than fifty volumes of poetry, children’s literature, fiction, and non-fiction and is perhaps best known for her novels, which include The Edible Woman (1970), The Handmaid's Tale(1983), The Robber Bride (1994), Alias Grace (1996), and The Blind Assassin, which won the prestigious Booker Prize in 2000. Atwood's dystopic novel, Oryx and Crake, was published in 2003. The Tent (mini-fictions) andMoral Disorder (short stories) both appeared in 2006. Her most recent volume of poetry, The Door, was published in 2007. Her non-fiction book, Payback: Debt and the Shadow Side of Wealth, part of the Massey Lecture series, appeared in 2008, and her most recent novel, The Year of the Flood, in the autumn of 2009. Ms. Atwood's work has been published in more than forty languages, including Farsi, Japanese, Turkish, Finnish, Korean, Icelandic and Estonian. In 2004 she co-invented the Long Pen TM. Margaret Atwood currently lives in Toronto with writer Graeme Gibson. Born: 18 November, 1939. Ottawa, Ontario. Education: Victoria College, University of Toronto, B.A., 1961; Radcliffe College, Cambridge, Mass., M.A., 1962; Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass., 1962-63, 1965-67. Places of Residence: Ottawa, 1939-45; Sault Ste. Marie, 1945; Toronto, 1946-61; Boston, Mass., 1961-63; Toronto, 1963-64; Vancouver, 1964-65; Boston, Mass.1965-67; Montreal, 1967-68; Edmonton, 1968-70; England (London), France, Italy, 1970-71; Toronto, 1971-73; Alliston, Ontario, 1973-80; Toronto, 1980-83; England, Germany, 1983-84; Alabama, 1985; Toronto, 1986-91; France, 1992; Toronto, 1992-present. Employment: Lecturer in English, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, 1964-65; Instructor in English, Sir George Williams University, Montreal, 1967-68; University of Alberta, 1969-70; Assistant Professor of English, York University, Toronto, 1971-72; Writer-In-Residence, University of Toronto, 1972-73; M.F.A. Honorary Chair, University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, 1985; Berg Chair, New York University, 1986; Writer-In-Residence, Macquarie Univ., Australia, 1987; Writer-In-Residence, Trinity Univ., San Antonio, Texas, 1989. Associations: Margaret Atwood was President of the Writers' Union of Canada from May 1981 to May 1982, and was President of International P.E.N., Canadian Centre (English Speaking) from 1984-1986. She and Graeme Gibson are the Joint Honourary Presidents of the Rare Bird Society within BirdLife International. Ms. Atwood is also a current Vice-President of PEN International. http://www.margaretatwood.ca/ |
The Handmaid's Tale
Book by Margaret Atwood The Handmaid's Tale is a dystopian novel, a work of science fiction or speculative fiction, written by Canadian author Margaret Atwood and first published by McClelland and Stewart in 1985. Wikipedia Published: 1985 Author: Margaret Atwood Original language: English Preceded by: Bodily Harm Followed by: Cat's Eye Characters: Offred, Serena Joy, Ofglen, Professor Pieixoto, Luke, Moira, Nick, Commander Dystopia"an imaginary place where people lead dehumanized and often fearful lives"
-marriam-webster Connecting to our learning outcomes:
- what events surrounded the production of this novel? (what was happening at the time) - what past events influenced the writing of this novel? - How was the novel received? How is it viewed today?
- What might have influenced the author's decision to tell the story from a certain perspective? (POV) How does this affect us as readers? - How are character's constructed? Do they represent people from contemporary or past society? - Is this particular genre effective in addressing societal issues?
- how might different readers (from differing backgrounds) receive this novel? |
Article Questions:
1. What social or political issue does The Handmaid's Tale address?
2. What influenced Margaret Atwood when writing The Handmaid's Tale?
3. Would the book change if it had been written today?
4. What elements of a "dystopia" does she include?
2. What influenced Margaret Atwood when writing The Handmaid's Tale?
3. Would the book change if it had been written today?
4. What elements of a "dystopia" does she include?
Book Review: Comparison and Analysis
Part of our study of Literature in a Cultural Context is studying the reception of novels. It is important to look into how different groups, communities, or individuals have received the novel as both a representation of good literature and as a representation of its genre. Below, you will find two reviews of The Handmaid's Tale along with a short description of the authors and their backgrounds. Our goal is to analyze how both authors have received the novel, and what might have affected their reception. It's also important to look at how their reviews might affect our reading of the novel. Read both reviews and respond to the accompanying questions.
Mary McCarthyThe breadth of her writing is wide, from drama reviews to the history of art and architecture, from cultural criticism to political analysis and travel observations. She was known for her keen intellect, her wit and courage, and her literary style that was precise, but graceful. From her readers and reviewers, she elicited strong reactions that were frequently negative. She was often referred to as the "lady with a switchblade." Wendy Martin, in Modern American Women Writers (1991), said: "McCarthy was a survivor rather than a victim; she was unequivocally a writer of extraordinary range and a citizen of the world."
http://specialcollections.vassar.edu/marymccarthy/mmbio.html
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The Feminine Mystique- Blog by Shannon Hill“I started this blog as a way to continue thinking critically and writing about issues I'm passionate about. But also as a way to think through what it means to be a feminist outside of the academy. My goal is to explore how to fully live a feminist life; how to help make this world a better place for women. For me, this means thinking about the big things -- like reproductive rights, sexual violence, and international law; but also some of the smaller things -- like what I eat and wear, what I do with my last name, and how I spend my money.” –The Feminist Mystique
http://thefeministmystique.blogspot.com/p/about.html
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Response Questions
1. How do the author's opinions differ?
2. Who was the intended audience for each review?
3. How does this affect the content of the review?
4. What is each author's purpose? How does this affect their reception of the novel?
5. What conclusion can be made about these reviews relating to why and for whom they were written?
2. Who was the intended audience for each review?
3. How does this affect the content of the review?
4. What is each author's purpose? How does this affect their reception of the novel?
5. What conclusion can be made about these reviews relating to why and for whom they were written?