"TF2, Belonging... Belonging requires connections with TF2"
10:05AM
http://tutortales.wordpress.com/2009/07/16/practice-questions-for-area-of-study-belonging/
2011:
Explore how perceptions of
belonging and not belonging can be influenced by connections to places.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
made with people and societies, but above all, places.
In your response, refer to
your prescribed text and at least ONE other related text of your own choosing.
2010:
‘An individual’s interaction
with others and the world around them can enrich or limit their
experience of belonging‘
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects interactions
with people, society and the physical environment.
Discuss this view with
details reference to your prescribed text and ONE other related text of your
own choosing.
2009:
‘Understanding nourishes
belonging. A lack of understanding prevents it.’
Belonging is
determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with people, places and societies. In forming these connections, an
individual must understand and respect other people, social conventions and the
environment.
Demonstrate how your
prescribed text and ONE other related text of your own choosing represent this
interpretation of belonging.
General
- You have been invited to speak at the book launch of a
new collection of texts entitled Belonging in Our Society. In your
speech, explain and assess the ways in which belonging is represented in
the texts in the collection
Belonging is
determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with people, places and societies.
What I mean is…
- You have been invited to write an article for a teenage
magazine called Youth and Belonging. In your article, analyse the
ways in which belonging is represented in the texts you have studied.
Belonging is
determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with people, places and societies.
What I mean is…
- What do you think are the most powerful influences that
impact on an individual’s sense of belonging? (Independent 2009 Trial)
I think the most
powerful influence that impacts on an individual’s sense of belonging is their
sense of identity. Beyond that, their connections with people, places and
society forms the foundation of their identity and therefore are deeply formative
influences on an individual’s sense of belong.
How
belonging creates a sense of identity
- To what extent do different groups to which we belong
define who we are you’re your answer refer to your prescribed text and two
texts of your own choosing.
Belonging is
determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with places and society, but above all, connections made with other
people.
- Claude Levi Strauss once said ‘being human signifies,
for each one of us, belonging to a class, society, a country and a
civilization’ explain this statement with close reference to your
prescribed text and a variety of supplementary texts of your own choosing
in 1000-1500 word essay
Belonging is
determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with places, society and people.
- Belonging to a community of group has a significant
impact on an individual’s sense of self. ’ Discuss this statement,
focusing on how the composers of the texts you have studies represent
belonging
Belonging is
determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with places, society and people.
- Belonging to a certain entity is the result of a
particular identity. Discuss.
Belonging is
determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with places, society and people.
- ‘Belonging is the cornerstone to finding identity in an
individual’. To what extent is this true of your texts?
Belonging is
determined by and shapes an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and
reflects connections with places, society and people.
- Belonging has been said to shape our identity. How does
our sense of belonging shape who we are as individuals? (Total Education
2009 Trial)
Belonging is
determined by and shapes an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and
reflects connections with places, society and people, which are formed as we
learn to belong to them.
- “Individuals have to first construct themselves,
independently, before they can be a part of other things.” Is this your
understanding of belonging?.
Belonging is
determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with places, society and people.
Belonging
and Conformity
- Membership of any group requires obedience. Rules and
conventions are the cornerstone of acceptance.
What is the relationship between belonging and rules? In your answer refer
to your prescribed text and two texts of your own choosing.
Belonging is
determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with places, society and people. It is only by respecting and
understanding the rules that govern societies, interpersonal interactions and the
environment that an individual can form these connections.
- Belonging is not always a good thing. What
disadvantages are there for individuals and society in belonging? In your
answer refer to your prescribed text and two texts of your own choosing.
Belonging is
determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with places, society and people. However, this is not always positive
– society provides the framework for people to belong, at the cost of their
individuality, and by extension, so too do people and places require a
sacrifice in order for individuals to belong.
- Belonging relies on both conformity and individuality.
Belonging is
determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with places, society and people. In creating these connections, an
individual must sacrifice part of their individuality, and thus, belonging
relies on both conformity and individuality.
- The larger the crowd, the less the individuality. Draw
upon your study of Belonging to examine this assertion. (ETA 2009 Trial)
Belonging is
determined by an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with places, society and people. However, while society provides a
framework under which individuals can belong, it requires individuals to
sacrifice part of their individuality. Bigger societies and by extension, more
people, require a larger sacrifice in order to maintain social stability and
thus, the larger the crowd, the less individuality.
Personal
Response
- To what degree has studying the concept of ‘belonging’
augmented your understanding of yourself, of others, and of the world?
In
your answer, refer to your own prescribed text and at least three other related
texts of your own choosing.
In studying belonging,
I have come to understand that it is determined by an individual’s identity. I
have also come to the conclusion that identity is created by and reflects
connections with places, society and people. In forming those connections, I
have found that understanding people, places and society is imperative in
facilitating deep feelings of belonging.
- To what extent have your perceptions of
belonging been influenced by the texts you’ve studied? In your answer,
refer to your prescribed text and two other texts of your choosing.
- NOTE: this was the question provided in the
BOS sample HSC paper
In studying belonging, I have come to understand that it is determined by
an individual’s identity. I have also come to the conclusion that identity is
created by and reflects connections with society, people and places.
- How has your study of belonging changed you?
In studying belonging, I have come to understand that it is determined by
an individual’s identity. I have also come to the conclusion that identity is
created by and reflects connections with society, people and places. Through these
conclusions, my perceptions of belonging and not belonging have been
challenged, and I now see the world not in terms of movement of people, but
rather in connections.
Difficulty/duality
of belonging/not belonging
- The challenge to belong may be resisted or
embraced. How is this explored in your prescribed text and ONE other
related text of your own choosing? (CSSA 2011 Trial)
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society. However, not all individuals choose to belong,
as while society and people provide framework under which individuals can belong,
they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality.
- “Despite an individual’s desire to belong to a group or
community, this not always possible.” How do the texts you have studies
represent the processes and results of belonging and/or not belonging?
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society. However, while society and people provide
framework under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of
one’s individuality. This can erode their identity, and paradoxically lead to a
sense of dislocation and despair – a state of not belonging at all.
- Belonging to a group or community can provide
opportunities and disappointments. To what extent do the texts you have
studies support this idea?
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society, creating opportunities for emotional support.
However, while society and people provide framework under which individuals can
belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality. This sacrifice
can erode an individual’s identity, leading to a sense of dislocation and
disappointment.
- Belonging is a struggle.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society. However, while society and people provide
framework under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of
one’s individuality, which is inevitably, a struggle.
- Belonging can be self-fulfilling and self-destructive.
Explain the relevance of this statement with close reference to the texts
you have studied.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society, and can be self-fulfilling. However, while
society and people provide framework under which individuals can belong, they demand
an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality. This sacrifice can lead to an
erosion of identity, and can therefore be self-destructive.
- In our quest to belong we will experience both
opportunities and disappointments.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society, creating many opportunities. However, not all
individuals choose to belong, as while society and people provide framework
under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s
individuality. This sacrifice can lead to an erosion of identity, ultimately
resulting in a sense of dislocation and disappointment.
- ‘Belonging creates dilemmas”. Discuss this statement in
relation to your study.
Belonging is derived
from but also shapes an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and
reflects connections with people, places and society. However, not all
individuals choose to belong, as while society and people provide framework
under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s
individuality. Paradoxically, this sacrifice can erode one’s identity, and
thus, belonging creates dilemmas – to belong requires a loss of individuality,
but without a sense of belonging, individuality cannot continue to be nurtured.
- “Not belonging is a far more difficult road
to travel than that of belonging”. How does your prescribed texts and TWO
other texts of your own choosing explore ideas of belonging and not
belonging?
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society. However, not all individuals choose to belong,
as while society and people provide framework under which individuals can belong,
they demand an equal sacrifice of one’s individuality. Therefore, belonging
requires a fine balance from individuals that is absent in not belonging, and
hence, belonging is a far more difficult road to travel than that of belonging.
- People experience a sense of belonging in
varied and complex ways. How is this explored in the texts you have
studied? (CSSA 2009 Trial)
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society, and varies with the individual.
- Belonging and not belonging is determine by
the relationships a character has with others and the world. (Hills
Grammar 2010 assessment).
Belonging is derived
from but also shapes an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and
reflects connections with people, places and society.
- Belonging always comes at a price. Does your study of
Belonging support this idea? (ETA 2009 Trial)
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society. However, while society and people provide
framework under which individuals can belong, they demand an equal sacrifice of
one’s individuality.
- How do composers show us of the value of belonging, or
indeed not belonging, in a variety of situations?
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society. [Texts, authors] demonstrate belonging in
society/places/people and therefore, highlight the value of belonging.
[Second text/author]
depicts the value of belonging by expressing the devastating consequences of
not belonging… etc. etc.
- Is a sense of belonging or not belonging more powerful
in the texts you have studied?
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Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society. In the texts I have studied, both are equally
powerful… [introduce texts…..] etc. etc.
Need to Belong
- Belonging is a fundamental part of society. Discuss
this idea with reference to the core text and with at least two of your
related texts
Belonging is derived
from and shapes an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
connections with people, places and society. As such, belonging in a critical
part of society, drawing from connections within it, but also helping shape the
individuals who make up society.
- Belonging is an instinctive human need in all of us.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society. It is an instinctive and intrinsic quality of
humanity to further our intellectual and emotional growth – our identity, and
thus, belonging is an instinctive human need in all of us.
- The need to belong marks us as human and it is such
connections that lead to fulfilment.
After studying belonging, to what extent do you agree with this statement?
In your answer refer to your prescribed text and two text of your own
choosing.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society, leading to a deep sense of fulfillment. It is
an instinctive and intrinsic quality of humanity to further our intellectual
and emotional growth – our identity, and thus our need to belonging marks us as
human.
- Our desire to belong is universal, but expresses itself
in different ways.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society, leading to a deep sense of fulfillment. It is
an instinctive and intrinsic quality of humanity to further our intellectual
and emotional growth – our identity. However, the paths we take to grow are
unique to each of us, and therefore our desire to belong expresses itself in
different ways for different people.
- “The human spirit craves a sense of belonging”. To what
extent do the texts you have studied support this idea?
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society, leading to a deep sense of fulfillment. It is
an instinctive and intrinsic quality of humanity to further our intellectual
and emotional growth – our identity, and therefore, the human spirit craves a
sense of belonging.
- “Our lives are shaped by our sense of belonging”.
Discuss the extent to which belonging shapes our lives.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society, leading to a deep sense of fulfillment. It is
an instinctive and intrinsic quality of humanity to further our intellectual
and emotional growth – our identity, and thus our need to belonging is a strong
formative influence on our lives.
- ‘Connecting with others is the cornerstone of personal
contentment.’ To what extent do you agree with this statement?
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with places and society, but above all with people, which is cornerstone to a
deep sense of personal contentment.
- The basic human need to belong directs our thoughts and
actions. How do your prescribed text and two texts of your own choosing
explore ideas of belonging and not belonging.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections
with people, places and society, leading to a deep sense of fulfillment. It is
an instinctive and intrinsic quality of humanity to further our intellectual
and emotional growth – our identity, and thus our need to belonging strongly
directs our thoughts and actions.
10:45 AM
Belonging and Relationships:
- “Relationships are important in finding a sense of
belonging”. Discuss in relation to your study of belonging.
Belonging is derived from an individual’s identity. Identity is
created by and reflects relationships with people, places and society.
- An individual’s sense of belonging emerges from the
connections made with people, place and community.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with
people, places and society.
- By building connections, we create a source of
stability and belonging. (CTHS 2009 Half Yearly)
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with
people, places and society.
Belonging and Perspectives:
- How are perceptions of belonging shaped by personal,
cultural, historical and social contexts?
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects contextual connections
with people, places, society and memories.
- We search for a place to belong, not realising that it’s
our perceptions and attitudes and not the place that allow us to belong.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects our
perceptions of connections with people, places and society, rather than the
places, people or society itself.
- “Belonging is dependant on the perspective of the
individual”. Discuss this statement with particular focus on how the
composers of texts represent perceptions of belonging.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects our
perceptions of connections with people, places and society, rather than the
places, people or society itself. Therefore, belonging is dependent on the
perspectives of the individual.
- Attitudes towards belonging change over time. How have
the texts you have studied explored shifting attitudes towards belonging?
(ETA 2009 Trial)
Belonging is derived
from and shapes an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects
our attitudes towards connections with people, places and society. As we grow,
these attitudes change as our identity and therefore our sense of belonging
changes.
Other
- More than anything else, belonging is about finding a
sense of place in the world’ Do you agree? Argue your point of view,
referring to the texts you have studied
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with
people, places and society. Therefore, I agree that belonging is all about
finding a sense of place in the world, through your connections in the world.
- Belonging is dynamic, process driven and complex. Using
the concepts of journeys and change, create an argument which synthesises
the three concepts mentioned above.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with
people, places and society. Therefore, belonging is dynamic, process drive and
complex, as it depends on our journeys to form these unstable connections,
which can change at any time.
- Family traditions counter alienation and confusion.
They help define who we are; they provide something steady, reliable and
safe in a confusing world.
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with
people, places and society. In particular, connections made with family also
bring traditions which counter alienation and confusion. They help define who
we are and provide something steady, reliable and safe in a confusing world.
- An individual’s sense of belong is determined by
external forces. To what extent do you agree with the statement? (CTHS
2010 Trial)
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects connections with
people, places and society. Therefore, an individual’s sense of belonging is determined by external connections,
rather than internal qualities.
- ‘A sense of belonging requires an understanding of
one’s past.’ To what extend is this notion of belonging explored in your
prescribed text and two related texts? (BGHS 2010 Trial)
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects past connections
with people, places and society. In forming these connections, it is imperative
that the individual also understand these past connections.
- “Acceptance is the start of belonging.” Evaluate this
statement in relation to the representation of belonging in the texts you
have studied. (2009 Cheltenham Girls HS Trial)
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects the
acceptance of connections with people, places and society. Therefore,
acceptance is the start of, but also an intrinsic part of belonging.
- ‘When we understand what belonging means, we gain
personal insight and empathy for others.’ To what extent both texts you
have studied support this idea?
Belonging is derived
from an individual’s identity. Identity is created by and reflects the
acceptance of connections with people, places and society. In forming these
connections, it is imperative that the individual both understands and respects
the people, places and society. Therefore, when we understand what belonging
means, we gain personal insight and empathy for not only others, but also
places and society.
10:58AM
Took me 53 minutes to answer 55 questions with my thesis D:
I'm putting it here for reference.
Lots of it was copy paste, which was cool. I hated a few sections though. Near the end are bonkers questions.
Also, perceptions about belonging! Damnit.
AND THE NEED TO BELONG. OH GOD.
And the difficulty to belong... and... well. Actually that one was ok.
Time to cull and print so I can remember some of these tweaked theses.
Hoping you guys are ready!!
