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Encountering Conflict. Writing in Context. What is writing in context?. Area of Study 2 – Creating and Presenting In this area of study is on reading and writing and their interconnection. The set texts will be read in order to identify, discuss and analyse ideas about ‘Encountering Conflict’
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Encountering Conflict Writing in Context
What is writing in context? Area of Study 2 – Creating and Presenting In this area of study is on reading and writing and their interconnection. The set texts will be read in order to identify, discuss and analyse ideas about ‘Encountering Conflict’ You will also need to explore the relationship between purpose, form, audience and language and how they are used to construct meaning You will need to use the ideas you identify through class discussion to create your own texts exploring the idea of ‘Encountering Conflict’
An approach to Writing in Context The Text The Ideas Writing in Context The Prompt
Five big ideas about conflict Conflicts involve a clash of ideas, interests and expectations People’s responses to conflict vary Conflict occurs between the powerful and the powerless Conflicts may be difficult to resolve Conflict can be a catalyst for change
Conflicts involve a clash of ideas, interests and expectations There are many types of conflict All conflicts, share a similar cause – they are often born from clashing ideas ,competing interests and expectations Societies are made up of many different people who all hold different views and values. It is how conflicting ideas and ideologies are addressed that will determine the nature of any conflict. Conflict, whether at a global or personal level, is often a result of miscommunication. Conflict is also often caused through a fear of who and what is different. Conflicts are rarely ever one-sided.
People’s responses to conflict vary We all encounter and experience some sort of conflict in our lives Individuals respond to conflict in different ways dependent on their background and past experience of dealing with conflict Responses to conflict are also influenced by rules and laws, both informal and formal Violence is an extreme response to conflict Not all violence involves physical harm or bloodshed
Conflict occurs between the powerful and the powerless In some cases those in positions of power will find it beneficial or advantageous to initiate conflict with those who have less power Minority groups, such as particular racial or religious groups, may find themselves in conflict with the majority in their society Powerful people may also have greater resources available to them to help resolve it
Conflicts may be difficult to resolve In most conflicts, the parties involved can imagine a resolution On a global scale, for a solution to a conflict to work, threats to a country’s security or independence must be ruled out In conflicts between nations, the United Nations attempts to negotiate solutions
Conflict can be a catalyst for change Conflict can be difficult and will often have tragic results, it can also be a catalyst for social and political change or personal growth All arguments and debates are a form of conflict and even families benefit from the respectful expression of different ideas and views Without conflict, we don’t grow We often learn what we think and who we are by being confronted by ideas we don’t agree with
The texts • Semester 1 – Unit 3 • The Rugmaker of Mazar-e-Sharif • Semester 2 – Unit 4 • Life of Galileo
Sources Robert Hillman, Encountering Conflict: Identifying the Big Ideas, Insight English for Yr 12, Insight Publications 2007 VCAA, English/ESL Study Design, Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority 2006, p.40
