Navigating Language, Identity, and Culture (HSC SSCE English Standard): Flashcards
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Main focus of Module B
Main focus of Module B
How language shapes identity & cultural connections
Code-switching definition
Code-switching definition
Alternating between languages/dialects in single text
Why code-switching matters
Why code-switching matters
Reveals tension between cultural authenticity & adaptation
Jargon definition
Jargon definition
Specialised vocabulary of particular groups/professions
Idioms in Module B
Idioms in Module B
Cultural shorthand expressions insiders understand
Register meaning
Register meaning
Level of formality & type of language used
Assimilation vs Authenticity
Assimilation vs Authenticity
Adopting dominant culture vs maintaining heritage language
Perspectives definition
Perspectives definition
Viewpoints shaped by context, ideology, or lived experience
Language as architect metaphor
Language as architect metaphor
Language constructs how we see ourselves & others perceive us
Essay analysis framework order
Essay analysis framework order
Technique → representation → perspective → audience effect