Readers, Writers and Texts

Meaning

The primary concern in an English class is to uncover meaning, which is an extremely complicated task. I mean, where exactly can meaning be found? Think about it. Is the true meaning of a text the writer's intentions? Is the real meaning what the reader takes away from a text? Or, is the meaning contained in the text itself, independent of a specific writer or reader?

This area of exploration invites us to tackle these questions by exploring the nature, roles and types of readers, writers and texts.

Readers

Writers

Texts

What Questions does this AOE Ask?

How and why do people study language and literature?
What are the different ways in which people are affected by texts?
How can the 'meaning' of a text be constructed, negotiated, expressed and interpreted by readers and writers?
How does the use of language vary across different text types?
How do the style and structure of a text affect its meaning?
How can texts present challenges and offer insights?

Key Words

Meaning
Interpretation
Construction
Challenges
Insights
Affect

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