Hi,
About the introduction of a multimodal, I am a little confused about the structure of the introduction: From what I have been doing is starting off with a conceptual statement, and then introducing the text (a sentence of how the text relates to the question), and then three sentences of the ideas/themes that show HOW they relate to the question and that they are going to be talked about in the following three body paragraphs.
I watched your lecture this morning and it was really fun and engaging, but I just wanted to ask about your example of an introduction for Module A, where you listed the themes (power, prejudice and ownership) but didn't explain how it relates to the question....unless I didn't read it properly.
I wasn't sure if I should list the themes, or explain them because I was told that you had to show how it relates to the question.
My question (statement) is : The Castle is more than just a comical film that serves to entertain the audiences. Discuss this statement.
Thanks
Hey again!
There's no clear cut way to do introductions; for example, some teachers tell you that you must introduce the text in the thesis, whereas I and other teachers would disagree. If your teacher has instructed you to write in a certain way, do as they've told you since they'll be the ones marking your internal assessments. That being said, I think it's redundant to explain each and every theme in the introduction since you'll be exploring them in more depth in your actual body paragraphs. Let's take another look at that sample response I showed in the lecture yesterday!
One Night the Moon Sample Response
Language provides commentary on cultural issues that are relevant to contemporary society. Composers mold and manipulate language to reveal both shared and contrasting perspectives held by individuals and collectives, shaping our understanding and perceptions on identity. Rachel Perkins’ film One Night the Moon (2001) explores two Australian groups to represent the cultural conflicts that emerge from issues surrounding power, prejudice and ownership. Through examining these concerns raised in the film, audiences gain awareness of the impact they have on identity and are encouraged to empathise with others as a result.
I've listed the themes here but I've also provided a brief indicator that those themes are related to the "cultural issues" prescribed focus in the question. I'd almost see it as a waste of words, especially under exam conditions, to individually explain each theme when you can just place them there like that and save it for the body paragraphs. This goes with a multimodal as well
If you were to apply this to your statement, something along the lines of "Through exploring family, gender and class as significant aspects of individual and collective identity,
The Castle extends beyond its comedic genre to deliver valuable insights into contemporary Australian culture." I've signposted here the themes I will be discussing but have also explained how they are all related to the question and my hypothetical thesis. Hopefully, that answers your question a little better!
Just a quick question on Essays in English. How will you address this, in particular, how do you answer an explain question using cause and effect in English, like how do you do a thesis for an explain question
Explain how sound and cinematography have contributed to the representation of culture and identity in The Castle.
Cheers
Hey, Kane.doran2002!
Great question! A thesis for an Explain question should have cause and effect within the structure of the sentence. Usually, this can be hinted from the way the question is divided itself. If we were to use the statement you've been provided, something like "Through the clever manipulation of sound and cinematography, the film medium serves as a platform for engaging representations of culture and identity to be projected before us." Here, the cause is in the way sound and cinematography has been manipulated, with the effect being that it allows for culture and identity to be represented in an immersive way. Hope that helps and let me know if you have any further questions!
Angelina