1. Language Study

2.  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

3.   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

4.   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

5.   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

6.   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

7.  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?

8.  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.