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HOW MANY OF YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE YOUR LANGUAGE
STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL?
STUDY ABROAD?
HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE CONSIDERED WRITING YOUR EE IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE?
HOW MANY OF YOU WANT YOUR COLLEGE APPLICATIONS
TO STAND OUT ?
HOW MANY OF YOU ASPIRE TO HAVE A CAREER
WITH A GLOBAL FOCUS?
GROUP 2 EXTENDED ESSAY
Do you want to dramatically improve your language skills in a matter of a few months without spending hundreds of dollars on Rosetta Stone?
OVERVIEW
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
CHOICE OF TOPIC Consists of study of an issue in 1 of 3
categories 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
CATEGORY 1: LANGUAGE
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 the language?
Examples of previously submitted Essays by UAIS
students
CATEGORY 2A: CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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
Examples of previously submitted Essays by UAIS
students
To what extent is Keigo important in Japanese business?
CATEGORY 2B: CULTURE AND SOCIETY
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
Cultural artifacts = concrete, tangibleWritten 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)
Examples of previously submitted Essays by UAIS students
Category 2B: cultural artifacts
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?
CATEGORY 3: LITERATURE
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
Examples of previously submitted Essays by UAIS students
Category 3: Literature
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?
TREATMENT OF THE TOPIC
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.
KEEP IN MIND WHEN WRITING YOUR EE IN ANOTHER LANGUAGEEVERYTHING 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
Criterion A: research question
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
Interpreting the assessment criteria
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Criterion B: introduction 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.
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Criterion C : investigation 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
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demonstrate knowledge and understanding of topic chosen, together with its context: historical, social and cultural, as well as academic.
Category 1 & 2: based partially on primary sources
Category 3: student must understand
primary text
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Criterion E: reasoned argument 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- little-known text)
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Criterion F: application of analytical and evaluative
skills appropriate to subject
use of persuasive analysis and argument to support a personal interpretation or point of view
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Criterion G: use of language appropriate to the subject
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
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Criterion H: conclusion “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
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Criterion I: formal presentation
must conform to academic standards
bibliography and citations must include title page, table of
contents, page numbers
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Criterion J: abstract 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
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Criterion K: holistic judgment
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 ideasAssignment: Find 5 sources in target language make bib cardsFor 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 workthrough research questionAssignment: further researchand outline of your essay including where sources fit
April 21- May 2 Supervisor conference 3 Discuss outline; bring questions/ concernsAssignment: Bring first 1000 words or 2000 charactersof body + annotated bibliography
June 2-6 Supervisor conference 4 Go over initial draftAssignment: 4000 words first draft
Friday of the first week of school First draft due