English A Language & Literature HL
English A Language & Literature HL
18
Chapters
104
Notes
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 1 - Thoughts & Feelings
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 2 - Structure & Freedom
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 3 - Thinking Ahead I (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 4 - The Real & Imagined
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 5 - The Wild
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 6 - Thinking Ahead 2 (External Assessment)
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 7 - Borders & Boundaries
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 8 - Identity & Authority
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 9 - Thinking Ahead 3 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 10 - Histories & Futures
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 11 - Possible worlds
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 12 - Thinking Ahead 4 (External Assessment)
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 14 - Intersection, Union & Difference
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 15 - Thinking Ahead 5 (Internal Assessment)
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 16 - Storytelling
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
Chapter 18 - Thinking Ahead 6 (External Assessment)
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Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
English A Language & Literature HL
English A Language & Literature HL

Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects

Interdisciplinary Units Bridging Literature, Language & Global Issues

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Let's delve into the fascinating journey of intertwining disciplines, literature, and language. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of knowledge, connections, and most importantly - fun!

The interdisciplinary unit

Definition: An interdisciplinary unit combines multiple subjects to enrich our understanding. This isn't some alien concept, but rather a tactic our trusty Language and Literature course often employs. This fusion blurs the boundaries between subjects, showing you how everything is interconnected in some way or another.

 

Significance: This approach doesn't just let you draw lines from one subject to another, but it also deepens your understanding of language and literature itself. Imagine it like this - you're a detective, seeing the unseen links and using them to solve the mysteries of the universe!

 

Practical Example: Ever notice how cooking shows weave a story around the dish being prepared? That's interdisciplinary thinking! Cooking (a science) gets woven with storytelling (an art) and voila! A tastier, more engaging experience.

The interdisciplinary unit & food

Here's where things get interesting. Food, apart from satiating our hunger, also represents culture, economy, health, etc. Therefore, it offers an intriguing interdisciplinary study opportunity.

 

Textual Context: Texts like guides, pamphlets, articles on food, and health play a crucial role in educating populations about these intertwined aspects. Remember the last nutritional pamphlet you glanced at? That's an interdisciplinary text!

 

Symbolism: Food isn't just food in literature, it can symbolize various elements. Remember in Harry Potter when the Dursleys gave Harry a lousy piece of cake on his birthday? It wasn't just about cake - it symbolized neglect and inequality.

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Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects
English A Language & Literature HL
English A Language & Literature HL

Chapter 17 - Problems & Projects

Interdisciplinary Units Bridging Literature, Language & Global Issues

Word Count Emoji
741 words
Reading Time Emoji
4 mins read
Updated at Emoji
Last edited on 5th Nov 2024

Table of content

Let's delve into the fascinating journey of intertwining disciplines, literature, and language. Buckle up for a rollercoaster of knowledge, connections, and most importantly - fun!

The interdisciplinary unit

Definition: An interdisciplinary unit combines multiple subjects to enrich our understanding. This isn't some alien concept, but rather a tactic our trusty Language and Literature course often employs. This fusion blurs the boundaries between subjects, showing you how everything is interconnected in some way or another.

 

Significance: This approach doesn't just let you draw lines from one subject to another, but it also deepens your understanding of language and literature itself. Imagine it like this - you're a detective, seeing the unseen links and using them to solve the mysteries of the universe!

 

Practical Example: Ever notice how cooking shows weave a story around the dish being prepared? That's interdisciplinary thinking! Cooking (a science) gets woven with storytelling (an art) and voila! A tastier, more engaging experience.

The interdisciplinary unit & food

Here's where things get interesting. Food, apart from satiating our hunger, also represents culture, economy, health, etc. Therefore, it offers an intriguing interdisciplinary study opportunity.

 

Textual Context: Texts like guides, pamphlets, articles on food, and health play a crucial role in educating populations about these intertwined aspects. Remember the last nutritional pamphlet you glanced at? That's an interdisciplinary text!

 

Symbolism: Food isn't just food in literature, it can symbolize various elements. Remember in Harry Potter when the Dursleys gave Harry a lousy piece of cake on his birthday? It wasn't just about cake - it symbolized neglect and inequality.

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