Language and Social Values
Essential English · Year 12 · Language, Culture, and Identity · 2.º Período

Language and Social Values

Students investigate how shifting social values are reflected in the evolution of language and public discourse. They analyse opinion pieces and social media trends.

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Students investigate how shifting social values are reflected in the evolution of language and public discourse. They analyse opinion pieces and social media trends.

Key Questions

  1. How does language evolve alongside societal changes?
  2. What role does social media play in shaping public discourse?
  3. How do opinion pieces reflect underlying social values?

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