LO: To explore the relationship between language and identity.
 I can listen to others to gain a better and wider perspective.
Key words:
Mother tongue
Bilingual
Lingua Franca
What is it?
What issues are there with it?
How many languages do you speak?
What advantages are there to it?

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 I can listen to others to gain a better and wider perspective.

http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20161028-native-english-speakers-arethe-worlds-worst-communicators?ocid=ww.social.link.facebook
https://www.ted.com/talks/john_mcwhorter_4_reasons_to_le arn_a_new_language https://www.ted.com/talks/mia_nacamulli_the_ben efits_of_a_bilingual_brain

LO: To explore the relationship between language and identity.
 I can listen to others to gain a better and wider perspective.
FOA:
You will complete a number of these throughout the course.
Your best mark will be the one sent and will contribute towards 15% of your final grade.
Your FOA must be based on one of the learning outcomes for part 1
• Analyze how audience and purpose affect the structure and content of texts.
• Analyze the impact of language changes.
• Demonstrate an awareness of how language and meaning are shaped by culture and context
Criterion A - Knowledge and understanding of the text(s) and subject matter or extract - 10 marks
Criterion B - Understanding of how language is used - 10 marks
Criterion C - Organization - 5 marks
Criterion D - Language - 5 marks

LO: To explore the relationship between language and identity.
 I can listen to others to gain a better and wider perspective.

LO: To explore the relationship between language and identity. https://www.buzzfeed.com/regajha/31-signs-youre-a-thirdculture-kid
TOE: Do you identify with being a
Third Culture Kid?
Read the description opposite and then click on the link above.
Which of the Memes do you relate to the most and why?
If you could create your own Meme to describe being a Third Culture
Kid what would it be and why?

LO: To explore the relationship between language and identity. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2017/02/01/when-it-comes-to-national-identitylanguage-trumps-religion-culture-and-place-of-birth-study-finds/?utm_term=.6146b9a0a465
Four Corners debate: Look at each of the statements below – do you agree, disagree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree with each? Be ready to debate your ideas in 5 mintues.
Statement 1: Language is not simply an assortment of words but an entity that connects an individual to his family, identity, culture, music, beliefs and wisdom.
Statement 3 : A new language gives us a new worldview and makes us more aware of the cultures, lifestyles, customs and beliefs of other people.
Statement 2: The mother language plays a crucial role in shaping an individual’s personality as well as his or her psychological development, thoughts and emotions.
Statement 4 : There should be laws that recognise and protect minority languages, encourage an education system that promotes mother-tongue instruction and create creative collaboration between community members

LO: To explore the relationship between language and identity.
Language and Identity https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=onbb_MHV2Q8
How language shapes the way we think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RKK7wGAYP6k
Watch the two clips about language and identity and think about your opinions on how language and identity are linked.
Your task: You’ll create your own debate between a group of 3-4. You need to come up with 3-4 statements that you will debate in your groups for your mini FOA.
You will need to EACH speak and have something to say about each statement. I will listen to you talk in your debate groups next week. You must make your debate last for approximately 5-7 minutes in total.