Texts in society… Module C – texts in society. Into The World Elective: Into The World

'This module (Into The World) requires students to explore explore and analyse texts used in a specific situation. Students will show understanding of the ways that texts communicate communicate: 1.information, 2.ideas, 3.bodies 3.bodies of knowledge, 4.attitudes 4.attitudes and 5.belief 5.belief systems which are particular to specific areas of society. society.

Composer’s techniques Billy Elliot dialogue√ narration (e.g. first, third, use of voice- over etc.) √ contrast (before/after, or between characters) √ imagery√ camera angles, shots, editing√ juxtaposition√ hyperbole√

textual features Students explore the role of textual features in the shaping of meaning in specific contexts. analysing textual forms Composition focuses on analysing and experimenting with textual forms characteristic of the specific contexts. These compositions may be realised in a variety of forms and media.'

growing up transitions into new phases of an individual’s life relationships personal values independence stereotyping based on gender, class, age and ethnicity Key phrases and concepts that you will need to use and explore in: INTO THE WORLD Key phrases and concepts that you will need to use and explore in: INTO THE WORLD

What do the following expressions convey about how we use the term ‘the world’? Write an explanation explanation - plus a “real life” anecdote anecdote which supports your explanation – of the following expressions: 1. When you’re out in the real world world you’ll find life’s a lot different 2. She’s very worldly worldly compared to young Debbie. 3. I want to finish school and get out into the world world. 4. The world world is too much with us. 5. He’s gone to see the world.

Is it always a positive experience going ‘into the world’?

into the world’ Going ‘into the world’ is a complex process

GOING INTO THE WORLD 3. Independence POSITIVES NEGATIVES 1. Physical benefits 1. Physical dangers 2. Emotional benefits 2. Emotional dangers 3. Psychological benefits 3. Psychological dangers

to gain a sense of fulfilment. to experience challenges to become a mature adult to acquire a sense of control over one’s life to gain money to add adventure to one’s life to escape conflict or danger to become more experienced and self-assured ‘into the world’ explore some other motivations that individuals have for going ‘into the world’