MODULE B: TEXTS and WAYS of THINKING
THE RUBRIC
"This module requires students to explore and evaluate a selection of text relating to a particular historical period. It develops their understanding of the ways in which scientific, religious, philosophical or economic paradigms have shaped and are reflected in literature and other texts. Each elective in this module involves the study of at least two print texts, relating to a particular historical period, that demonstrate the influence of particular ways of thinking on literary and other texts. In addition, students explore, analyse and critically evaluate a range of other texts that reflect these ideas. Students explore the ways that values are inscribed in particular texts and how they are reflected by texts. They consider whether and why texts are valued in their own time. They also consider why and by whom those texts are valued today." |
THE BREAKDOWN
The Module is really helpful for wrapping your head around some of the big ideas you will come across within the Elective.The most crucial parts to understand within this rubric are the various paradigms. Paradigm: "A set of assumptions, concepts, values, and practices that constitutes a way of viewing reality for the community that shares them..." - thefreedictionary.com To put it simply, paradigms are patterns you can see within society that influence ways of thinking. During my study, I've found that the philosophical and economic paradigms have been the most influential to the elective Navigating the Global. The rubric also asks you to explore how these paradigms and values have shaped and are reflected within the text you are studying. By recognising these elements of a text, it is simple to then identify it's contextual and present value. The bottom line is: How are people thinking in this particular historical period and how has it influenced the text you are studying? |