Language Study
Focus in planning Independent study Helps if students select a topic and context they are interested in and familiar with Helps if there is a clear focus Scaffold and support analysis which is in-depth and examines how language changes to suit context, audience and purpose Report: outline focus Context/ methodology Specific findings with detailed examples Clear conclusion Language Study
Knowledge and understanding of the ideas, values and beliefs explored in the texts Knowledge and understanding of the ways in which texts are composed for a range of purposes and audiences. Analysis of the ways in which language techniques are used to influence opinions and decisions in texts Analysis of the cultural, social, and technical roles of language that support effective interactions in different contexts. The location, recording, analysis, and synthesis of knowledge relevant to context. Reproduction of the structural, conventional, and textual features of text types composed for a range of contexts, audiences and purposes Accuracy, clarity, and fluency of written and spoken expression, using an appropriate style and structure The use of language to convey meaning in a range of contexts Criteria
Planning – time management Ensure topic interests, or is useful develop a clearly defined focus – question/ hypothesis Focus on primary sources of information and own research Analyse the language used – ensure it is linked to what it does Report reflects understanding and question Focus Points
Task Sheet Task Sheet Helping students to brainstorm ideas and plan question Helping students to brainstorm ideas and plan question Analysis: form and interactionform and interaction Summary of interaction Summary of interaction Scaffolding the writing Scaffolding for Study
How do online gamers use language to establish an online identity? What are the issues with language for a “gamer”? How do Woolworths and Coles use written language in their websites to appeal to their target audiences? The language of a particular sport – local, community, national? What language is used in elite and processional level or sports compared to fun or physical education class? How do the directors of Stargate use the language of two characters to explain the scientific and historical concepts which give the show depth and believability for its target audience? How do comedy programs like Little Britain and Summer Heights High use language techniques to show stereotypes of British and Australian citizens for entertainment? Possible Topics
How is the language of weather used to communicate ideas and information? Examine the different language used by indigenous and non-indigenous teachers and the varied communication that takes place in the regular classroom and the Ab-ed room. Investigate the language used to express love by particular song writers in two different genres or eras. The extent to which various cooking shows and media have improved our understanding of cooking terminology. How a second language is acquired and how bilingual status is maintained in a monolingual society work place to ensure an increase in productivity and to create a more harmonious working environment. How do the language choices used by individuals in the first person shooter PC game Team Fortress 2 influence the audience’s experience and impact on the overall success of the game? How does the graphic novel series I, Vampire use language techniques to convey meaning to its target audience? What is the nature and influence of the hybrid language used in Facebook culture in assisting in forming identity?
Hints Avoid too broad a topic like the language of advertising, or IT or visual art Clearly labelled: External Assessment Cover Sheet SACE number and accurate word count. Successful work: clearly independent, good topic selection analysis which was in-depth and examined how language changes to suit context, audience and purpose. They also were able to analyse how language was used and provided effective examples.