Language and Taboo Further Oral Activity

Reference texts for this topic (all in the red book) Jabari Asim. (2007). The N Word who can say it, who shouldnt and why. New York, pp. 212-234. Lerner Laurence. (2007). You Cant Say That: English Usage Today, Cambridge, pp. 141-198. Pinker Steven. (2007). The Stuff of Thought. New York. pp. 323-372.

Task requirements:
Refer to Further Oral Activity Guidance Notes (In your red book and available on the google+ site) Speaking length: 10-15 minutes Non-negotiable: must be based on a core text or pair of texts (of your choice) Negotiable: format, individual/pair/group work, topic Listed below is a range of topics from which you can choose. You can interpret the topics widely and present in a range of formats. Select a format that is appropriate to the content and purpose of your presentation. It is important that you research your topic and plan carefully so that you are knowledgeable about your subject. Aim to compare and contrast two points of view or texts in your further oral activity. Check the marking criteria carefully to ensure that you are crafting a presentation that will meet the requirements of the assessment. It is important that you are discussing the content and language of the core text(s), organising your ideas well, and using language deliberately for effect. Complete the reflection sheet (available on Google+ site)

Choices:
Topics
How does contemporary literature/texts challenge traditional social taboos?

Suggested ideas for a core text

- The Inbetweeners - South Park - Sherman Alexies The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian - Mark Haddons The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transgressive_fiction - Mary Shelleys Frankenstein - D.H. Lawrences Lady Chatterleys Lover - J.D. Salingers The Catcher in the Rye - Alice Walkers The Color Purple - Harper Lees To Kill a Mockingbird http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyPjUa908hM

Is transgressive fiction literature? How are texts received now that were once historically banned or challenged?

Should school libraries possess or ban picture books like And Tango Makes Three? Is there a place in literature for swearing? Should swearing in public be illegal? Learning to swear is part of the process that establishes identity. Discuss. Is gangsta rap literature?

http://nymag.com/arts/books/features/adammansbach-2011-6/index1.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15816761 http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2011/oct/ 01/kids-swearing-school-adults?INTCMP=SRCH http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3m3t_PxiUI&f eature=kp (Lupe Fiascos Bad Bitch) http://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/localnews/7570944/Church-billboard-stirs-marriagedebate http://article.wn.com/view/2012/11/04/Grave_con cern_over_dead_gorgeous_girls/#/related_news - Nigger vs. Nigga pp. 313-324. - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3PJF0YE-x4

What are the limits of challenging social and or religious taboos?

Who can use the N-word? Free choice