bpenmetsa Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) My EE topic is "The Representation of Racial Minorities in American Television" and my research question is "To what extent does the representation of racial minorities in American television affect how these minorities are perceived in real life?" (I will most likely have to narrow that down to a specific racial minority, but that's what I'm working with so far.) I'm having a hard time finding a subject to fit my topic/question into. Does anyone have any suggestions? I know I should've picked a subject before my topic but I've had this idea for a while so I'm sort of backtracking now. Film could work but I'd have to discuss film techniques, etc. and I'd rather focus my essay on the socioeconomic effects of racial representation on TV. I also think Peace and Conflict Studies might work, but I'm not 100% sure. Any ideas? Thanks! Edited July 11, 2016 by bpenmetsa Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscarthecat3 Posted July 11, 2016 Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Hi, What about English Lang and Lit? It explores race, maybe look at language use or representation through visual imagery. Hope this helps Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpenmetsa Posted July 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) @Oscarthecat3 I want to focus on the subject matter itself rather than visual techinques used, if that makes sense. Do you think English (do you mean category 3) would let me do that? Thanks for your response Edited July 12, 2016 by bpenmetsa Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscarthecat3 Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 (edited) Hi, Personally, I think English Lang would work best, so part 2 (Language and Mass communication). You could look at Media and politics, e.g how media has changed the look of racial minorities in America. This would go well with your research question. As TV is a form of media. I therefore think this is your best bet. Any further questions, don't hesitate to ask. =) Hope this helps Edited July 12, 2016 by Oscarthecat3 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpenmetsa Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 @Oscarthecat3thank you so much for your help! I might be really wrong with this, but I thought category 2 of English was for works in translation. Am I thinking of something else? (Sorry if I sound really ignorant, I don't know that much about the EE subjects!) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscarthecat3 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 (edited) Hi, The components of the subject may have changed since 2015 - 2016. And you may be on a new syllabus, which would explain your confusion. If you don't mind me asking, what level are you taking english at? and, Are you taking it as a first or second language? I am asking you these questions, just so that I can help you find the correct category or part. =) FYI, You don't sound ignorant =) Edited July 13, 2016 by Oscarthecat3 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscarthecat3 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 In addition to what I wrote, I did some research and found the categories for the EE, which can be found on this website: http://www.thinkib.net/englishalanglit/page/8363/requirements Language and Literature requirements As the Language A: Language and Literature course falls in Group 1, which is intended for native and near-native speakers, essays should demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the language. If students want to write in their second language, a Group 2 essay would be more appropriate. For all Group 1 courses, there are three categories of essays that students may choose from. The following are outlined in the Extended Essay guide. Category 1 - Studies of a literary work(s) originally written in the language in which the essay is presented. literary criticism well-structured and persuasive arguments in-depth understanding of the texts Category 2 - Studies of a literary work(s) originally written in the language of the essay compared with literary work(s) originally written in another language. equal comparative analysis of both texts cross-cultural understanding well-structured and persuasive arguments Category 3 - Studies in language. textual analysis skills reference to culture and context rooted in primary and secondary sources Any further questions, don't hesitate to ask. =) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscarthecat3 Posted July 13, 2016 Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 2 minutes ago, Oscarthecat3 said: In addition to what I wrote, I did some research and found the categories for the EE, which can be found on this website: http://www.thinkib.net/englishalanglit/page/8363/requirements Language and Literature requirements As the Language A: Language and Literature course falls in Group 1, which is intended for native and near-native speakers, essays should demonstrate an appropriate level of proficiency in the language. If students want to write in their second language, a Group 2 essay would be more appropriate. For all Group 1 courses, there are three categories of essays that students may choose from. The following are outlined in the Extended Essay guide. Category 1 - Studies of a literary work(s) originally written in the language in which the essay is presented. literary criticism well-structured and persuasive arguments in-depth understanding of the texts Category 2 - Studies of a literary work(s) originally written in the language of the essay compared with literary work(s) originally written in another language. equal comparative analysis of both texts cross-cultural understanding well-structured and persuasive arguments Category 3 - Studies in language. textual analysis skills reference to culture and context rooted in primary and secondary sources Any further questions, don't hesitate to ask. =) So, from the categories list, I would suggest category 3; as TV could be argued as a language form (TV. shows, advertisements,etc.) Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpenmetsa Posted July 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2016 @Oscarthecat3I'm taking HL English as my first language! I think that fits my research question perfectly: thank you so much for your help! I'll definitely reach out to you if I have more questions (which I likely will) 1 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IB`NOT`ez Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 20 hours ago, Oscarthecat3 said: So, from the categories list, I would suggest category 3; as TV could be argued as a language form (TV. shows, advertisements,etc.) What would "primary sources" under Category 3 mean though? Do you have to take surveys/design experiments for English? o.O Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpenmetsa Posted July 14, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 @IB`ez I think it would be the specific TV show's script, right? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oscarthecat3 Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, IB`ez said: What would "primary sources" under Category 3 mean though? Do you have to take surveys/design experiments for English? o.O What is meant by primary sources, are books, and as bpenmetsa said TV show scripts, or the TV show itself, with the visual imagery. Edited July 14, 2016 by Oscarthecat3 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merril889 Posted July 14, 2016 Report Share Posted July 14, 2016 Just in case using English may not be truly what you want to do for your paper, why not look at it historically? You can examine the cultural aspects of society and define the role of television had on society at that time. Your sources would be from interviews with people from that time period to tv scripts?? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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