hey! my question is..
how do you structure Module C notes???
Since this module is different to the others I'm not sure the best way, I can't really use technique and effect tables. Also I'm not sure what to include... context, themes, characters, setting... What I do understand is that we have to incorporate an author's style into our own writing, but I'm not sure how to structure my notes to make sure I can do that. I don't want to include unnessecary things bc I already have a problem with condensing things haha..
Also for the exam we should make sure to practice a lot on all four text types yeah? (persuasive, discursive, informative, creative)
Thanks for any help!! Also I am doing the Awakening by Kate Chopin and Spotty-Handed Villainesses by Margaret Atwood.
Hey, twelftholmes!
Great question! For Module C, you can still construct a table but you'll be doing it for your own composition! How I would structure it would be Prescribed Text Influence, Quotes (from your composition), Techniques, Effect, Audience. Under exam conditions, you might change things up here and there but you can definitely prepare some lines or sentences to use regardless of what stimulus you get and use them in your reflection should you get asked on it. You could even divide that further by including all the greater language forms and features. I've illustrated it below to hopefully show what I mean better
It would definitely be ideal to practise all four text types but I highly doubt they will specify one (I think they'll at least give you the option between two). My advice would be to have one central idea and translating them to these different forms. For example, you could explore the challenges of disability through a persuasive speech, a discursive TED-Talk script, an informative report or through a story. This would save you from having four different plots and can really allow you to focus your research into one area.
Hope that helps!
How do texts transcend time and become relevant to a 21st century audience?
And hey, Einstein_Reborn_97!
This question is a bit vague since you haven't given me a real module to work with but if you're referring to Module A, you would look at the way texts are reimagined (acknowledge the changes made in form, characters, plot etc.) to perhaps be more accessible for audiences like ours. You should then also highlight the values both texts share to as they can be considered ones that have transcended time (otherwise, we wouldn't still be studying them) and continuing relevance to our society. Essentially, you would be able to justify how texts can have ongoing value by drawing parallels between the context of the original composer and the one who appropriates their text.
If you're referring to Module B, then you have a slightly different approach
In the Critical Study of Literature module, your aim is to find out just that! Do you think texts transcend time because they communicate significant values? Is it in their skilful use of textual form? Or perhaps it lies in their compelling characters? I would argue that it lies in all of those aspects working in harmony together to create an integrated whole (or what NESA calls textual integrity). When texts are able to take key ideas from our world and represent them, they will definitely continue to generate reception from a variety of audiences. Let me know if that answers your question!
Angelina