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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #225 on: June 01, 2019, 10:02:05 am »
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I'd like essay's on Social identity, language change and Jargon

Okay beaut!  ;D Here's some essay topics:

Social identity:
Past VCAA topics:
Language and identity are inextricably linked. (2012)
Your use of language sends out lots of little messages, not just about your level of education and where you come from, but about how you would like to be perceived. (VCAA 2016 sample, 2008)
The language choices we make reflect who we are and the social groups to which we belong. (2014)
Other essay prompts:
Standard English tells you what’s being said; non-Standard English tells you who’s saying it.
Varying one’s language allows one’s identity to take on a chameleon-like changeability.

Language change:
Past VCAA topics:
The nature of digital communication is changing the way language is used today in Australia. (2016)
In the 21st century, Australian English embraces change, in spite of concerns from traditionalists. (2014)
The pressures to maintain traditional forms of language are as strong as the forces for change. (2003)
Examine the variety of attitudes towards the effect of [high-speed communication] technologies on English in Australia. (2012)
Other essay prompts:
Australian English is changing to reflect modern society.
Online communication is blurring the lines between written and spoken language.

Jargon:
Past VCAA topics:
Those who are critical of the use of jargon do not appreciate its vital role in communication. (2016)
Has corporate-speak infiltrated every domain of public discourse? (2012)
How does jargon (professional or popular) create cohesiveness within a speech community? (2004)
Other essay prompts:
Jargon only exists to confound and befuddle.
Jargon is a double-edged sword: it can both facilitate and hinder effective communication.

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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #226 on: June 05, 2019, 09:45:05 pm »
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I just realised how much I’m struggling with finding quotes! I’m doing so much research through social media and T.V but I feel like I’m not getting the right quotes and I’m wasting time! Does anyone know where I can find some really good quotes to use for my essays?

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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #227 on: June 05, 2019, 10:34:14 pm »
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I just realised how much I’m struggling with finding quotes! I’m doing so much research through social media and T.V but I feel like I’m not getting the right quotes and I’m wasting time! Does anyone know where I can find some really good quotes to use for my essays?
Have you had a look through here? Generally I’d recommend checking up books or articles by Kate Burridge, David Crystal, perhaps Stephen Fry and some by Julian Burnside, amongst other linguists. I’d also be checking out any linguistics-related articles on The Conversation or any newspaper, which might include some great relevant and recent quotes and examples.
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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #228 on: June 06, 2019, 01:57:03 pm »
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Does anyone know where I can find some really good quotes to use for my essays?

The main thing with quotes is that they could literally show up anywhere - personally I liked to keep a notes document on my phone where I could just jot anything down if it came up.

As for looking for quotes deliberately, I found that advertising and celebrities were really good sources of quotes. For instance you might look at an ethnolectal speaker such as Franco Cozzo or someone who is very overtly Australian such as Nick Cummins. Even if you don't have a lot of quotes, many of them can be analysed from different angles, so you can spin some of them to fit into what you need.

There's still quite a while before you need an extensive quote bank but hopefully some of that helped!

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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #229 on: June 12, 2019, 07:10:13 pm »
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Can anyone tell me if it is okay to do unit 3 and 4 English languages in year 11 as I am completing year 10 English in year 9. So I will have to complete unit 1 and 2 next year. I'm not sure if it is allowed because this means I will not do any English in year 12. Do I have to repeat English?

1. Make sure you memorize all the Metalanguage and some IPA if you can.

2.  No, you don't have to, a lot of people recommend doing two Englishes to see which one suits them the most and some even do both.

3.  No, you can do general English in Year 12 and you're not repeating English because you would have already done English Language 3/4, although you might want to check with your VCE English teachers.
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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #230 on: July 17, 2019, 10:10:40 pm »
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Hi, I was wondering whether doing 3/4 Eng Lang is a necessary or useful foundation to have if you want to pursue linguistics at uni? I did 1/2 last year but then not enough people at my school chose it for 3/4 so I'm just doing mainstream English now. If I were to study linguistics at uni, how behind would I be without 3/4 knowledge? Cheers.
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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #231 on: July 21, 2019, 10:13:23 am »
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Hi, I was wondering whether doing 3/4 Eng Lang is a necessary or useful foundation to have if you want to pursue linguistics at uni? I did 1/2 last year but then not enough people at my school chose it for 3/4 so I'm just doing mainstream English now. If I were to study linguistics at uni, how behind would I be without 3/4 knowledge? Cheers.

Hey!
(Just some context, I did EngLang at school and also did a minor in linguistics at uni)

So EngLang 3/4 is a really nice foundation for linguistics at uni. This is particularly in relation to the technical stuff you learn (i.e. metalanguage). However, there is still quite a difference between the two: EngLang spends the bulk of 3/4 looking at why people use different varieties of language. On the other hand, linguistics (at the least the bits that I did) doesn't look at this so much, instead looking more at the 'nuts and bolts' of language (i.e. how it's pronounced, how it forms, how sentences are constructed).

Overall, I think that EngLang 3/4 is a nice foundation for uni-level linguistics, but it is not at all necessary. Uni linguistics is taught with no requirement or expectation that you've done any units of EngLang. So if you're passionate about linguistics, definitely still do it!  ;D

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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #232 on: July 21, 2019, 11:20:30 am »
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^ Thanks so much EulerFan, that's really helpful info.

Hope you don't mind a follow-up question, when you did linguistics at uni (I'm assuming for undergrad) were you able to choose what area of linguistics to 'specialise' in, like sociolinguistics, ethnolinguistics etc? Thanks.
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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #233 on: July 21, 2019, 01:47:45 pm »
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^ Thanks so much EulerFan, that's really helpful info.

Hope you don't mind a follow-up question, when you did linguistics at uni (I'm assuming for undergrad) were you able to choose what area of linguistics to 'specialise' in, like sociolinguistics, ethnolinguistics etc? Thanks.

No worries at all, good to hear!  ;D

So this is no doubt going to vary depending on what uni you end up at. I was at Monash, where the first two units you do are compulsory (they were on the technical side of language, so stuff like morphology, lexicology and syntax). From there, you're pretty free to choose whatever part of linguistics interests you most (so I did two sociolinguistics units as Kate Burridge was teaching them lol).

I would recommend having a look at some uni info pages about what they offer in the linguistics realm. For example, Monash's page is here, and no doubt other unis have similar pages, and there you can see what's required for a major/minor and all the options you have for units/specialisations within linguistics.

Let me know if you have any other questions!  ;D

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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #234 on: July 21, 2019, 02:15:10 pm »
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so i have my oral presentations this coming week and need advice.
My topic is about 'paramedic assault and overtime shifts.'
Problem is I can't seem to find a suitable hook.
Can someone please suggest ideas in relation to my topic?
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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #235 on: July 21, 2019, 02:50:32 pm »
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so i have my oral presentations this coming week and need advice.
My topic is about 'paramedic assault and overtime shifts.'
Problem is I can't seem to find a suitable hook.
Can someone please suggest ideas in relation to my topic?
Thank you in advance
Welcome to AN! If I'm not mistaken, this is an English (mainstream) oral?*

I've seen some people use statistics, stories and anecdotes (where applicable) to great effect. An example of this could be: "According to [insert source], [insert number]% of paramedics have reported that they have been injured, assaulted or worked overtime under poor conditions. [insert number]% of paramedics have said that they believe that this is all a normal part of the job, yet paramedic assault and unexplained overtime shouldn't be another dot point of their job descriptions." From there, you could lead on with your reasons and arguments.

Hope that helps! :) 

* It's pretty tricky to find the right place to post, so I've put a link to the appropriate board for this post for your future reference; you don't have to change anything right now. It was really close, so thanks for giving it a go! As you use the forum more, you'll start to get a feel as to where it's best to post things.
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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #236 on: July 25, 2019, 05:13:56 pm »
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Hi, I was wondering whether doing 3/4 Eng Lang is a necessary or useful foundation to have if you want to pursue linguistics at uni? I did 1/2 last year but then not enough people at my school chose it for 3/4 so I'm just doing mainstream English now. If I were to study linguistics at uni, how behind would I be without 3/4 knowledge? Cheers.

EulerFan102 has pretty much nailed it above I think (I also did Linguistics at Monash, so could be different elsewhere?). For context, in my very first Linguistics lecture at uni, we did a poll re: whether or not you did EngLang in Year 12. I reckon it was about a 50/50 split. I found it useful, sure, but it's certainly not needed. If you think about it, people studying the degree might not have studied EngLang for a whole range of reasons.

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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #237 on: July 26, 2019, 07:02:49 pm »
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Hey there,

I am yr 10, and looking to do eng lang 1/2 in yr 11 (next yr). I was just wondering how I can prepare for this, considering I have been doing english since yr 7.

Thanks :)
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Re: VCE English Language Question Thread
« Reply #238 on: July 26, 2019, 07:54:20 pm »
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Hey there,

I am yr 10, and looking to do eng lang 1/2 in yr 11 (next yr). I was just wondering how I can prepare for this, considering I have been doing english since yr 7.

Thanks :)
Most schools don't have a Eng Lang stream between Years 7 to 10, so most students will be in the exact same boat as you. Given that Eng Lang U1/2 starts from the very beginning and assumes no background, you won't be at any disadvantage and generally, no preparation is needed.

If you do still want to do some preparation regardless, I'd begin to look at the study design for Eng Lang U1/2 to see what you'll be up against. Perhaps have a quick glance at metalanguage just to be familiar with the type of terminology you'll be using, but don't get too hung up on memorising any of it, as this will come when you do the course.
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« Reply #239 on: July 31, 2019, 10:34:39 pm »
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Hiya,
Quick question relating to metalanguage and the scope of the 3/4 study design...
My teacher today discouraged my class from using the term 'diminutive' in our analysis of texts, for the reason of it 'not being on the study design and thus not assessable'
But I'm a bit confused because despite this being one of my favourite metalanguage buzz words to whip out in an AC, I've also seen and heard it used in many places including at the ATARNotes lectures. I could have sworn it was acceptable to use this term, even though it isn't specifically listed on the study design.
Could anyone clarify? Thanks!
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