English A Language & Literature SL
English A Language & Literature SL
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)
IB Resources
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
English A Language & Literature SL
English A Language & Literature SL

Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation

Exploring 'Tree of Codes' Art, Originality, and Remediation

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

Table of content

Introduction

Our today's focus is on Jonathan Safran Foer's work, "Tree of Codes," the concept of text transformation and remediation, and the differences in text types such as book reviews and critical writing. To make this fun, think of this as a mind-bending detective game.

"Tree of codes" & remediation

Let's begin with Foer's "Tree of Codes." It's a bit like the Frankenstein of literature - Foer has cut out parts of Bruno Schulz's "The Street of Crocodiles" to create an entirely new story. This process is known as "remediation," a fancy term for adapting or transforming a work from one form to another.

 

Imagine it's like using the parts of an old bicycle to build a motorbike. You're not just rebuilding the bike, but making something entirely new. So, while the 'motorbike' still has elements of the bicycle (maybe the handles or the seat), it functions differently and looks unique.

Book review vs. critical writing

Our second mystery is the difference between a book review and critical writing. Book reviews typically discuss a book's content, strengths, and weaknesses from a somewhat personal perspective. Think of it as discussing a movie with friends - you say what you liked, didn't like, and how it made you feel.

 

On the other hand, critical writing for language and literature is more formal. It delves deep into analyzing literary techniques, themes, and symbolism - akin to a film critic dissecting a movie scene by scene.

 

Is one better than the other? Well, that's like asking if ice cream is better than cake - it depends on the situation and what you want out of it!

Acceptable opinions

One of the intriguing queries here is why some opinions are acceptable in academic settings and others aren't. In the classroom or exams, personal opinions that are well supported with evidence from the text are generally welcomed.

 

Imagine you're arguing that your favorite footballer is the best. Simply saying, "He's awesome because I think so" won't cut it. You need facts and figures, like "He scored the most goals last season." Same with literature - support your thoughts with evidence from the text.

Unlock the Full Content! File Is Locked Emoji

Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of English A Language & Literature SL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟

Nail IB's App Icon
IB Resources
Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation
English A Language & Literature SL
English A Language & Literature SL

Chapter 13 - Transformation & Remediation

Exploring 'Tree of Codes' Art, Originality, and Remediation

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

Table of content

Introduction

Our today's focus is on Jonathan Safran Foer's work, "Tree of Codes," the concept of text transformation and remediation, and the differences in text types such as book reviews and critical writing. To make this fun, think of this as a mind-bending detective game.

"Tree of codes" & remediation

Let's begin with Foer's "Tree of Codes." It's a bit like the Frankenstein of literature - Foer has cut out parts of Bruno Schulz's "The Street of Crocodiles" to create an entirely new story. This process is known as "remediation," a fancy term for adapting or transforming a work from one form to another.

 

Imagine it's like using the parts of an old bicycle to build a motorbike. You're not just rebuilding the bike, but making something entirely new. So, while the 'motorbike' still has elements of the bicycle (maybe the handles or the seat), it functions differently and looks unique.

Book review vs. critical writing

Our second mystery is the difference between a book review and critical writing. Book reviews typically discuss a book's content, strengths, and weaknesses from a somewhat personal perspective. Think of it as discussing a movie with friends - you say what you liked, didn't like, and how it made you feel.

 

On the other hand, critical writing for language and literature is more formal. It delves deep into analyzing literary techniques, themes, and symbolism - akin to a film critic dissecting a movie scene by scene.

 

Is one better than the other? Well, that's like asking if ice cream is better than cake - it depends on the situation and what you want out of it!

Acceptable opinions

One of the intriguing queries here is why some opinions are acceptable in academic settings and others aren't. In the classroom or exams, personal opinions that are well supported with evidence from the text are generally welcomed.

 

Imagine you're arguing that your favorite footballer is the best. Simply saying, "He's awesome because I think so" won't cut it. You need facts and figures, like "He scored the most goals last season." Same with literature - support your thoughts with evidence from the text.

Unlock the Full Content! File Is Locked Emoji

Dive deeper and gain exclusive access to premium files of English A Language & Literature SL. Subscribe now and get closer to that 45 🌟