Talalwarsi5897 Posted August 2, 2014 Report Share Posted August 2, 2014 Hey everyone. So I've thought of a possible idea for my Written task 1 and I would appreciate any input or criticism. I thought about writing an autobiography, or, rather, an excerpt from an autobiography, of a rap star, detailing the evolution of rap culture. Any input at all, even if it's extremely critical, would be fantastic. Cheers! Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcurrant Posted August 3, 2014 Report Share Posted August 3, 2014 (edited) Choosing to write an autobiography is going to be notoriously difficult. Not impossible, just very difficult for fulfilling the purposes of the WT1. And yet it is deceptively easy-sounding. First, you will need to demonstrate a certain approach and style which will look and sound like an authentic "autobiography" -- not easy. Then, to really nail it, you would have to put it in the voice of that rap star. I have never heard of a generic autobiography. Each has a particular voice and style. You'll need to demonstrate your ability to do this. Your recognition of style and voice will partly emerge from your rationale. There is another problem: your choice lends itself dangerously to an encyclopedia entry, or worse, a mix of personalised and encyclopedic. None of this really encourages a close, analytical discussion of rap or rap history. So I should be very careful if you decide to plump for this option. Ideally, you should base your choice on a real or existing sample text. Your imitation of this (with your own variations) together with the written justification will demonstrate your knowledge and understanding for the topic and choice of genre. That is what the WT1 asks you to demonstrate. Edited August 3, 2014 by Blackcurrant 2 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eid Jazairi Posted September 12, 2014 Report Share Posted September 12, 2014 Can we upload our written tasks for comments from fellow students? is there a section for it? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcurrant Posted September 13, 2014 Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 Hey everyone. So I've thought of a possible idea for my Written task 1 and I would appreciate any input or criticism. I thought about writing an autobiography, or, rather, an excerpt from an autobiography, of a rap star, detailing the evolution of rap culture. Any input at all, even if it's extremely critical, would be fantastic. Cheers! So how did you manage? 3 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talalwarsi5897 Posted September 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2014 It's due in a little less than 2 months, and i'm still trying to see exactly what would be ideal choice.Been preoccupied with the FOAs. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackcurrant Posted September 14, 2014 Report Share Posted September 14, 2014 Good luck with the FOAs! What are you doing yours on? 3 Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talalwarsi5897 Posted September 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Well, I did my FOA on code switching. I reckon it went quite well. Expecting a 28-ish. Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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