Or given any thought to STUDY ABROAD?. Do you want to dramatically improve your language skills in a matter of a few months without spending hundreds.

HOW MANY OF YOU PLAN TO CONTINUE YOUR LANGUAGE

STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY LEVEL?

Or given any thought to STUDY ABROAD?

HOW MANY OF YOU WANT YOUR COLLEGE

APPLICATIONS TO STAND OUT ?

HOW MANY OF YOU ASPIRE TO HAVE A

CAREER WITH A GLOBAL FOCUS?

Do you want to dramatically improve your language skills in a matter of a few months without spending hundreds of dollars on Rosetta Stone?

HOW MANY OF YOU HAVE CONSIDERED

WRITING YOUR EE IN A FOREIGN LANGUAGE?

GROUP 2 EXTENDED ESSAY

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 (written and spoken): 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

Emphasis: this is a research essay and the assessment criteria emphasize the importance of research skills rather than linguistic proficiency.

“In fact, students who are fluent in the language but who do not demonstrate the required research skills will definitely achieve a lower mark than students who are less fluent but who fulfill the other assessment criteria.”

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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 French 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

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 for these people?

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 18th century France?

To what extent was El Quixote a satirical work of knight tales?

To what extent does the quest for social status, as it is represented in the novel Le Père Goriot, by Honoré de Balzac, influence the actions of its characters, most notably, the Père Goriot, Eugène de Rastignac and Vautrin?

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 LANGUAGE

EVERYTHING IS WRITTEN IN THAT LANGUAGE FROM THE OUTSET : RESEARCH QUESTION, OUTLINE,

RESEARCH, AND OF COURSE THE ESSAY ITSELF! IT 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 a risk-taker and 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 2014 First draft due