Q1 B: Genre

The exam paper will pose the question like this:

"Apply theories of genre to one of your coursework productions".

Remeber to look over the PowerPoint in Blackboard.

Write a 30 minute practice essay using the agreed essay plan. (Or not - you don't have to)

1. Introduce the c/w production you will use including a very brief description of it.
2. Provide an outline of the three broad purposes of genre... (see PowerPoint)
3. Apply theories of Genre to your c/w. Be specific, relate points to ideas of theorists.
4. How useful is Genre as a tool of analysis? (It provides context for understanding ideology... but is it as useful as Narrative?)
5. Conclusion, summarise how genre informed your work.

Do this by next lesson.