RR - Research and Review Module Overview

Research and Review

Introduction

As the ultimate unit for the Advanced Placement English Language and Composition course, our focus here will be on three summative experiences. First, students will review the parameters of the actual College Board exam. This will include a full practice test. The discussion will revolve around the psychology of assessment. Next, the students will compose an AP practice exam that focuses on a single topic from the course. The final activity will be the submission of the research project that began in Module 7. Students will share their research in brief presentations.

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Essential Questions

  1. How can various sources be synthesized into a coherent presentation?
  2. What rhetorical strategies are the most convincing in a persuasive project?
  3. Why are revision and the writing process integral parts of writing well?
  4. Compare the communicative functions of language.

Language

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The globalization of information is in many ways an extension of the globalization of the English Language. As the British Empire spanned the globe, they spread a common means of communication. Many linguists believe that English has the unique capability of incorporating foreign words and concepts. Because English was formed from German but has nearly equal parts of Latin and French, the theory goes, English became adaptable. This notion is hotly debated. Many see the spread of English as the direct political result of imperialism, both by the British Empire as well American business interests. In the 21st century, exchanges occur with milliseconds between people halfway around the globe. Interaction at this level is leading to a rapid change in our language.

Reading Assignment: Excerpt from Globish: How English Became the World's Language by Robert McCrum

Click here to read part one of the Prologue (pages 3-9) in Globish: How English Became the World's Language by Robert McCrum to gain further perspective on the issue. Links to an external site. 

Reading Assignment: "Is English Special Because It's 'Globish?'" by John McWhorter

Not everyone agrees with McCrum's perspective. Click here to read a critical book review, "Is English Special Because It's 'Globish?'" by John McWhorter. Links to an external site.

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