Unit 1

Writing for Understanding

Global Context: Identities and relationships

Key Concept - communication

SOI: “Effective self- expression can alter social constructs of identity formation”

Texts studied

ALL MY SONS - Arthur Miller

Global Context: Identities and relationships

Identity formation
Status

Key Concept - communication

Communication is the exchange or transfer of signals, facts, ideas and symbols. It requires a sender, a message and an intended receiver. Communication involves the activity of conveying information or meaning. Effective communication requires a common 'language' (which may be written, spoken or non-verbal).

Related Concept(s) - Audience imperatives, Self-expression

Interpretation of a work of Art over time.

Intended audience and unintended audience.

Context of composition and context of interpretation.

SOI: “Effective self- expression can alter social constructs of identity formation”

Factual - How do characters in the Arts influences reader to view themselves and the world around them?
Conceptual - How important is verbal communication in the Arts?
Debatable - How far does the moral code of communities restrict self expression?