Transcript The English Extended Essay

STUDY ABROAD?
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Do you want to dramatically improve your
language skills in a matter of a few months
without spending hundreds of dollars on
Rosetta Stone?
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Students are able to develop their awareness
and knowledge of language studied, and their
understanding of culture concerned.
Students pursue their interest based on
research of texts: books, articles, plays, poems
or cultural artifacts such as works of fine art or
architecture, films, radio, TV or popular music
Written in the foreign language focused on
matters related that foreign language
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Consists of study of an issue in 1 of 3 categories
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Language
Culture and society
Literature
Combinations of the above
Worthy of investigation (not too trivial or
broad)
Allows for effective treatment within the word
limit
Provides opportunity to develop an argument,
demonstrate critical analysis and personal
judgment rather than just knowledge
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Specific analysis of the language (its use,
structure and so on) normally related to its
cultural context or a specific text
French: Language Laws in Quebec
Japanese: Foreign Words in Japanese
Spanish: Alternative Use of the Forms Vos and
Usted in the Spanish of the Río de la Plata
region
• Category A: Language
• To what extent has the Arabic language
influenced the Spanish language?
• How has Quebec’s Law 101 influenced the
economy in Quebec?
• To what extent has the French Academy’s
mission of clarification limited the evolution of
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A: Essays of a socio-cultural nature with an
impact on the language
The essay should be an analysis of a cultural
nature that describes the impact of a particular
issue on the form or use of the language
French: Language and Feminism
Japanese: Language for Family Members
Spanish: Language and Discrimination
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To what extent is Keigo important in Japanese
business?
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B: Essays of a general cultural nature based on
specific cultural artifacts*
The essay should be an analysis of a more
general cultural nature but specific to a country
or a community where the language is spoken
French: Social Criticism in the Songs of MC
Solaar
Japanese: Adverts in the Japanese Media
Spanish: Representation of Women in Tango
Written documents
newspapers
magazines
news headlines
articles
books (other than literary)
cartoons
adverts
leaflets, brochures or manifestos
laws or policies
historical documents or records
Spoken documents
screenplays
radio or television programmes
song lyrics
interviews
Visual documents
works of fine art
architecture (buildings, monuments, etc)
films
stamps
Cultural icons
fashion items and accessories (as a manifestation of
culture)
food items, dishes (as a manifestation of culture)
brands (as a manifestation of culture)
The following do not qualify as “cultural artifacts”:
political events (elections, referendums)
historical events
social movements (eg riots)
social issues (unemployment, immigration, racism,
school violence, the role of women in X country, etc)
towns or regions (“travel guide” extended essays)
(minority) ethnic groups
media trends
styles of music
sports
traditions
institutions (school systems, political parties, etc)
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What is the influence of the music of “Tigres del Norte”
on the political viewpoints of the general public?
How do the songs of Abd Al Malik reflect the conditions
of those living in the French projects and how have they
become a message of hope?
How does the popular film “La Haine” (The Hatred),
fiercely attacked by critics, portray a positive image of
the situation in the French suburban ghettos?
How has Japanese history influenced the relationship
between senpai and kouhai in Japanese schools?
How do Japanese fashion magazines affect the way
Japanese youth dress?
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The essay should be an analysis of a literary
type based on a specific work or works of
literature exclusively from the foreign
language.
All texts must have originally been written in
the foreign language.
French: Haitian Politics as Depicted in Works
by Dany Laferrière and Gary Victor
Japanese: Pastoral References in Kenji
Miyazawa
Spanish: Fictionalization of History in Abel
Posse’s Novels
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To what extent does the the relationship between the
French and North African culture affect the assimilation
of the North Africans as portrayed in the works of Faiza
Guène?
To what extent does Voltaire use Candide to criticize or
attack the social, political and religious institutions of the
18th century?
To what extent was El Quixote a satirical work of knight
tales?
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Students should demonstrate an
understanding of the issues raised by the
research question and offer an objective,
balanced analysis of the issues.
The essay must be presented as a coherent
argument, supported by relevant examples.
Essays that are simply descriptive are unlikely
to achieve a high mark.
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In the case of an essay of a general culture
nature, student should focus on, and research,
what makes the topic specific and unique to the
country/countries studied
Focus must remain on culture of language
concerned
Students may analyze texts in a detailed
literary fashion, or they may use literary texts
as a means of exploring the target language or
its culture and society
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Whenever questionnaires have been used or
statistics presented, student must show an
understanding of the results and be able to
interpret them with reference to the issue.
A copy of any questionnaires or surveys
should be included as an appendix.
If photographs and/or illustrations are used,
they should be labeled, explained and justified
in the context of the topic.
EVERYTHING IS WRITTEN IN THAT
LANGUAGE FROM THE OUTSET : RESEARCH
QUESTION, OUTLINE, RESEARCH, AND OF
COURSE THE ESSAY ITSELF!
THAT IS MUCH TOO MUCH WORK TO WRITE
AND THEN TRANSLATE!!!
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Documentation of sources:
French: 4000 words MLA
Japanese: 8000 characters MLA
Spanish: 4000 words APA
Chinese: 4800 characters MLA
Interpreting the assessment criteria
Criterion A: research question
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be specific and sharply focused
be stated clearly in the essay
fit in one of the categories (language,
culture and society or literature), or
be a combination of the three
Criterion B: introduction
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should be brief
focus on research question and how it relates to
existing knowledge of subject
for category 1 and 2 topics: intro should make
clear how chosen topic is specific or of special
interest to target culture
For literature essays- avoid lengthy accounts of
historical or biographical context of literary
text.
Criterion C : investigation
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Use of authentic sources, mainly written in the
target language
Literature-based essays- all texts written in
target language
Secondary sources and views of critics should
support student’s own argument, not a
substitute for that argument
Literature essays-supporting information
should come mainly from primary text
Criterion D: Students should
demonstrate knowledge and
understanding of topic chosen,
together with its context: historical,
social and cultural, as well as
academic.
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Category 1 & 2: based partially on primary
sources
Category 3: student must understand primary
text
Criterion E: reasoned argument
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Opinions supported by reasonable
argument to convince reader of their
validity
Category 1 & 2: compilation of facts or
description of events unacceptable
Category 3: avoid plot summary or
narration of action (exception- littleknown text)
Criterion F: application of
analytical and evaluative
skills appropriate to subject
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use of persuasive analysis and
argument to support a personal
interpretation or point of view
Criterion G: use of language
appropriate to the subject
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Correct use of vocabulary, sentence structure
and grammar, as well as selection of an
appropriate register and style
No single acceptable style – may use first
person or more impersonal mode of
communication
Criterion H: conclusion
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“consistent” is key word
should develop out of the argument
NOT new or extraneous matter
don’t repeat introduction
present a new synthesis in light of the
discussion
Criterion I: formal presentation
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must conform to academic standards
bibliography and citations
must include title page, table of
contents, page numbers
Criterion J: abstract
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judged on clarity with which it presents an
overview of the research and essay
not on quality of research question, nor on
quality of arguments or conclusion
written in language of the essay
do not include personal information or reasons
for choosing topic
Criterion K: holistic judgment
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Intellectual initiative
Insight and depth of understanding
Creativity
Who should consider writing their
Extended Essay in Group 2 world
language?
• You are an HL student with a good grade in
your language class.
• You are an SL student with an “A” average
• You are not intimidated to do research in the
language
• Permission from your language teacher is
required before you make a proposal.
• Consider some feasible topics and then
approach your teacher.
Important dates for Group 2 EE’s
January 2-17
Supervisor conference 1
Discuss research ideas
Assignment: Find 5
sources in target language
make bib cards
For literature – buy book
and get 2 additional
sources; Create a draft of
your research question in
target language
February 24-28
Supervisor conference 2
Review sources and work
through research question
Assignment: further research
and outline of your essay
including where sources fit
April 21- May 2
Supervisor conference 3
Discuss outline; bring
questions/ concerns
Assignment: Bring first
1000 words or 2000 characters
of body + annotated
bibliography
June 2-6
Supervisor conference 4
Go over initial draft
Assignment: 4000 words first
draft
Friday of the first week of school
First draft due