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A translation of the BOS Syllabus for Module C: texts in society - "INTO THE WORLD"
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Texts in society…
• Module C – texts in society.
Elective: Into The World
'This module (Into The World) requires students to explore and analyse texts used in a specific situation.
Students will show understanding of the ways that texts communicate:
1. information, 2. ideas, 3. bodies of knowledge, 4. attitudes and 5. belief systems
which are particular to specific areas of society.
Composer’s techniques Billy Elliot
• dialogue √
• narration (e.g. first, third, use of voice-
over etc.)
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• contrast (before/after, or between
characters)
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• imagery √
• camera angles, shots, editing √
• juxtaposition √
• hyperbole √
• Students explore the role of textual features in the shaping of meaning in specific contexts.
• Composition focuses on analysing and experimenting with textual forms characteristic of the specific contexts.
• These compositions may be realised in a variety of forms and media.'
• growing up
• transitions into new phases of an individual’s life
• relationships
• personal values
• independence
• stereotyping based on gender, class, age and ethnicity
Key phrases and concepts that you will need to use and explore in:INTO THE WORLD
What do the following expressions convey about how we use the term ‘the world’?
Write an explanation - plus a “real life” anecdote which supports your explanation – of the following expressions:
1. When you’re out in the real world you’ll find life’s a lot different
2. She’s very worldly compared to young Debbie.
3. I want to finish school and get out into the world.
4. The world is too much with us.
5. He’s gone to see the world.
Is it always a positive experience going ‘into the world’? GOING INTO THE WORLD
1. Knowledge
POSITIVES
NEGATIVES
1. Physical benefits
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1. Physical dangers • •
2. Emotional benefits
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2. Emotional dangers • •
3. Psychological benefits
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3. Psychological dangers •
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Going ‘into the world’ is a complex process
GOING INTO THE WORLD
2. Freedom
POSITIVES
NEGATIVES
1. Physical benefits • •
1. Physical dangers • •
2. Emotional benefits • •
2. Emotional dangers • •
3. Psychological benefits • •
3. Psychological dangers • •
GOING INTO THE WORLD3. Independence
POSITIVES NEGATIVES
1. Physical benefits
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1. Physical dangers
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2. Emotional benefits
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2. Emotional dangers
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3. Psychological benefits
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3. Psychological dangers
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• to gain a sense of fulfilment.
• to experience challenges
• to become a mature adult
• to acquire a sense of control over one’s life
• to gain money
• to add adventure to one’s life
• to escape conflict or danger
• to become more experienced and self-assured
explore some other motivations that individuals have for going ‘into the world’
