Comparative Literature – the 10 Commandments
October 4, 2011
Following a most enjoyable and informative workshop “The Comparative Study in Focus – Thinking about the Major Issues“ facilitated by Ray Frawley, we thought you might like to look at what Ray termed the 10 Commandments when tackling the Comparative Literature question.
- Analyse the question and answer it.
- Understand two of the Prescribed Modes and how they relate to the texts.
- Have key moments / references / quotes well rehearsed in advance.
- Avoid detailed summary of the plot / key moments, concentrate on its effect in relation to the mode.
- Keep personal response in mind all of the time
- Know texts and authors and how you will identify them. Make sure to use the correct spelling of the characters names.
- Think in paragraphs and watch punctuation.
- Take care with the links between paragraphs.
- Vary compare / contrast language eg likewise, similarly, on the contrary, whereas, in a different way, the complete opposite, on the other hand, quite reverse, reminiscent of etc
- Consider strong opening and closing paragraphs
This workshop will be held in various venues during October and November. Teachers interested should click here for further information.
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