The 3 Models - Language & Gender

Morning all,

Today you need to read through the 3 PowerPoints in this post which outline the 3 'D' theory models that we focus on in language and gender:

Deficit - Robin Lakoff
Dominance - Zimmerman and West
Difference - Deborah Tannen

Ensure that you understand the theories as much as possible, to the point that you can recall the main information off by heart when asked, i.e. who developed the theory and what it outlines. If you need more info, look up the theories online (Wikipedia is helpful). Summarise each model on your blog in your own words and whether or not you would agree with the theories with an explanation as to why. There are some questions on each PowerPoint, so think about them and note down a few responses in your summaries.

Additionally, try to identify what problems there are with the theories. For example, the Dominance model is a very outdated study and only focused on a very small number of participants, so can the findings really be reliable?

As an extension task, look up Deborah Cameron's research into language and summarise her opinions on the idea that men and women speak differently.

1. Robin Lakoff - The Deficit Model

2. Zimmerman and West - The Dominance Model

3. Deborah Tannen - The Difference Model

Language and Gender Introduction

Hi everyone,

Here is the PowerPoint I went through in class today (Monday). Please re-read over it and ensure you have understood the main principles of the language and gender module.

See you Wednesday

Claudia

TED Talk Lesson

Morning everyone, welcome back!

I hope you have had a good break, and that you are rested and ready for the new term

We are not going to be doing anything too taxing today, so with that in mind here are today's tasks:

Firstly, I need your holiday homework - the analysis of the Mirror Money article. Please had that to me straight away. If you don't have it, as per the homework policy you have 24 hours to hand it to me, however if it's not then handed in tomorrow you will be escalated along the disciplinary process.

Today you are going to be watching TED talks about language and making notes on the content. Follow this link to view all the TED talks which discuss language, and choose 3 or 4 to focus on. Whilst watching, make notes and then as a summary write up 1-2 paragraphs on the content and the message of the talk, also discussing what you have learned from watching it.

Any problems let me know.