Arab Open UniversityTutor Marked Assignment (TMA)

FACULTY OF LANGUAGE STUDIES AA100A TMA COVER FORM (First Semester 2014-15)Branch: Program: English Language and Literature

Course Title: The Arts Past and PresentCourse Code: AA100A

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Marks allocated to TMASTUDENT MARK

20For content : 20 marks For language mechanics: 4 marks deducted at the utmostMark Earned

/20

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AA100AThe Arts Past and Present TMA First Semester 2014-2015 Cut-off date: Week 10TMA Format and Word Count:The students work should be presented in an ESSAY of around 1200 words. Referencing:The essay should include a list of references (print and electronic) at the end in addition to in-text referencing as per the requirements of the Harvard Referencing System. Proper referencing is a serious academic requirement and skill and will be rewarded accordingly.Writing and Discussion Topic:We often take our knowledge of famous people for granted. However, the process of reputation construction is far from being a simple and straightforward process. We often neglect consciously or unconsciously the basis of the reputation and do little to investigate the sources and accuracy of reputations. Taking the Dalai Lama of Tibet as a case study, you are required to read the excerpt on the Dalai Lamas reputation construction below to build your understanding of the complexity of the theme of reputation before embarking on more readings that would help you address the subthemes numbered 1-5 that follow: Tibets complexities and competing histories have been flattened into a stereotype. Stereotypes operate through adjectives, which establish chosen characteristics as if they were eternal truths. Tibet is isolated, Tibetans are content, monks are spiritual. With sufficient repetition, these adjectives become innate qualities, immune from history. [] This language about Tibet not only creates knowledge about Tibet, in many ways it creates Tibet, a Tibet that Tibetans in exile have come to appropriate and deploy in an effort to gain both standing in exile and independence for their country. Lopez, D. (1998) Prisoners of Shangri-La: Tibetan Buddhism and the West, London, University of Chicago Press, p.10) 1) Research how the Dalai Lama has had his reputation as a leader established in Tibet, China and the West.

2) Identify the factors that have contributed to the Dalai Lamas fame and reputation in Tibet but most importantly in the West.

3) Reflect on how the Dalai Lamas process of reputation construction was very much affected by the West.

4) Investigate whether myth and truth can happily coexist in the process of reputation construction as applies to the Dalai Lamas case.

5) Summarize the lessons learnt from the Dalai Lamas case experience as far as competing reputations are concerned.

Guidance on Addressing the Topic:Before you embark on writing the essay, you need to read carefully Book 1 Reputations in order to familiarize yourself with the topic at large and make use of the skills presented in the book when writing your essay. You are strongly advised to consult sources on the topic and widen your knowledge of the topic under consideration, but it is of the utmost importance to document any words or ideas that are not your own. Once you have the material ready, it is advisable that you follow the steps (1-5) indicated in the section above to avoid omitting sub-questions. Although the section on the Dalai Lama in the course book appears in Unit 7 of Book 1, you should demonstrate your knowledge of the complexity of the overarching concept of reputation as presented in all the units and not limit treatment solely to a particular treatment appearing in a single unit. Note on the PT3 Form:The tutors comments that appear here on the PT3 form and on the script of the students TMA should be taken seriously by the student as mentioned in the Course Guide.

TMA MARKING GRID

GRADECONTENTLANGUAGE & ORGANIZATION

A

Excellent answers showing confident and wide-ranging knowledge of core material, good understanding of any relevant theory, and a capacity to address the question in a structural, direct and effective way, thoughtfully and with insight. Originality of thought and ideas from outside the course are an added asset. Examples are to the point. -Has an introduction defining plan of essay.- Body divided into several paragraphs-Conclusion which directly relates arguments to topic.- Evidence that essay has been edited.- Error-free grammar & register.-Wide range of specialized terminology.

B to B+

Very good answers showing secure knowledge of course materials. Adopting an analytical approach and providing relevant discussion covering most of the key issues. Distinguished from A answers by being less insightful or by showing less comprehensive knowledge of the course. - First four criteria above maintained-Demonstrates extensive grammar control.-Terminology specialized but less varied.

C to C+

Competent answers reflecting adequate knowledge of the more directly relevant course material and concepts, with reasonable structure and adequate coherence related to the question set.-Introduction and/or conclusion short but still satisfactory. - Evidence of editing.- Less grammar control than above.-Good range of specialized terminology.

D

Answers which omit some concepts /evidence and/or lack coherence /structure, and/or make minor errors while still demonstrating basic understanding. Or Bare pass answers which show awareness of some relevant material and attempt to relate it to the question.-Introduction and/or conclusion short but acceptable. - No evidence of editing is present.-Grammatical errors that impede communication.-Above average range of specialized terminology.-Slightly confused introduction and/or conclusion, but body still fair.- No evidence of editing.-Some error types that impede communication.- Fair range of specialized terminology.

F

Answers which attempt to draw upon relevant material but do not reflect sufficient knowledge of the course and/or neglect the focus required by the question, and/or are incomplete in some important aspects whilst being acceptable in others.- No introduction and /or no conclusion.- Body badly organized or irrelevant.-Poor grammar control (extremely limited range of grammar & register).-Limited or not specialized range of terminology.

TMA MARKING DEDUCTION GRID

The following grid is used in deducting marks, when grading TMAs, MTAs, and Final Exams, on the basis of language use and organisation.

LANGUAGE & ORGANIZATION Deduction

3rd level courses1st & 2nd level courses

1. Has an introduction defining plan of essay.1. Body divided into several paragraphs.1. Conclusion which directly relates arguments to topic.1. Evidence that essay has been edited.1. Wide range of specialized terminology.1. Error-free grammar & register, mechanics, etc.- No deduction- No deduction

1. Clear organization, with good introduction and conclusion. 1. Body divided into several paragraphs1. Demonstrates extensive grammar control and mechanics: correct spelling, proper punctuation, correct sentences, with occasional/sporadic grammar mistakes (e.g., phrasal verbs, relative clauses).1. Evidence of editing- Terminology specialized but less varied.- Deduct 30% of deduction allowed:

TMA: 2MTA: 3

TMA: 1.5 MTA: 2

1. Introduction and/or conclusion short but still satisfactory. 1. Some evidence of editing.1. Less grammar control than above: (e.g., wrong use of prepositions, verb tenses).1. Some non-recurrent problems in mechanics of writing 1. Average range of specialized terminology.- Deduct 50% of deduction allowed

TMA:3 MTA:4.5

TMA: 2 MTA: 3

1. Introduction and/or conclusion short and slightly confused, but acceptable, with body still fair.1. No evidence of editing: some grammatical and other recurrent types of errors that impede communication (e.g., verb forms, auxiliary verbs, passive structures, subject-verb agreement).1. Recurrent errors of spelling and punctuation1. Poor formatting1. Below average range of specialized terminology.- Deduct 80% of deduction allowed

TMA: 5 MTA: 7

TMA: 3.5 MTA: 5

1. No introduction and /or conclusion.1. Body badly organized or irrelevant.1. No editing whatsoever1. Poor grammar control (extremely limited range of grammar & register, very basic, recurrent, and varied grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors of all types).1. No formatting1. Limited or not specialized range of terminology. - Deduct 100% of deduction allowed

TMA: 6 MTA: 9

TMA: 6 MTA: 9