4.1. Selection of Topic Area

• Identifying major themes is a key requirement of Topic Area Study.

  True
• Analyzing historical, cultural, and social factors is crucial for comparative insights.


  True
• Analyzing similarities and differences in how texts explore the topic is a key requirement of Topic Area Study.

  True
• The first requirement of Topic Area Study is to choose a thematic or historical area that connects texts.
• When identifying suitable texts for comparison, focus on thematic connections between them.
• In Topic Area Study, the first step is to choose a thematic or historical period for comparison.
• When exploring thematic areas, it's important to choose a topic that allows you to analyze and compare multiple texts.
• Which thematic area includes concepts such as inequality, justice, and oppression?

  Societal Issues
• Which novel by Virginia Woolf explores self-discovery and societal expectations in the modernist era?

  To the Lighthouse
• Which novel by Mary Shelley is influenced by the Industrial Revolution and explores major historical events?

  Frankenstein
• What is a critical consideration when identifying suitable texts for a Topic Area Study?

  Thematic Connections
• The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck explores themes of economic inequality and the struggles of the working class during the Great Depression.


  True
• Victorian morality in 19th-century novels reflects cultural norms
• Organized efforts to bring about social change are called social movements.
• Spirituality is a common theme in contemporary poetry.


  True
• A strong research question is clearly defined and easy to understand.
• Match the evaluation criteria with their descriptions:

  Thematic Relevance ↔️ Explores a common thematic area or historical context

  Contextual Diversity ↔️ Provides insights from different time periods or cultures

  Analytical Potential ↔️ Offers opportunities for in-depth exploration

  Accessibility ↔️ Ensures texts are appropriate for the audience
• Steps to create a preliminary plan for a Topic Area Study

  1️⃣ Select a topic area

  2️⃣ Define the scope

  3️⃣ Identify themes

  4️⃣ Comparative analysis

  5️⃣ Examine contextual factors
• Examining contextual factors in a Topic Area Study involves considering historical, cultural, and social influences.


  True
• Exploring thematic areas requires selecting a topic that provides opportunities for in-depth exploration and comparison.
• When exploring thematic areas, it's important to choose topics that connect multiple texts and allow for insightful analysis.

  True
• Analyzing how historical, cultural, and social factors have influenced texts provides valuable comparative insights
• Why is it important to analyze historical, cultural, and social factors when comparing texts?

  Comparative insights
• What role does historical and cultural context play in understanding literary works?

  Shapes themes and meanings
• The suffrage movement influenced women's writing by addressing social and political change.


  True
• What social movement influenced women's writing in the 19th century?

  Suffrage movement
• Steps to develop a strong research question

  1️⃣ Identify a central theme

  2️⃣ Narrow the scope

  3️⃣ Link to context

  4️⃣ Phrase it as a question
• Analytical potential refers to the text's ability to offer opportunities for in-depth exploration.
• What are examples of topic areas for a Topic Area Study?

  "Societal Issues", "Identity Exploration", "Historical Contexts"
• What is the final step in creating a preliminary plan for a Topic Area Study?

  Organize information in a table
• Topic Area Study requires you to choose a subject that spans multiple texts and contexts
• Match the thematic area with its key concepts and relevant texts:

  Societal Issues ↔️ Inequality, class conflict, *Pride and Prejudice*

  Identity Exploration ↔️ Self-discovery, societal expectations, *Great Expectations*

  Historical Contexts ↔️ Major historical events, social movements, *Frankenstein*
• Match the text with its thematic connections and contextual factors for a Topic Area Study on "Societal Issues":

  *Pride and Prejudice* ↔️ Class conflict, 19th-century British society

  *A Doll's House* ↔️ Oppression and injustice, late 19th-century Scandinavia

  *The Grapes of Wrath* ↔️ Economic inequality, Great Depression in 1930s America
• Match the thematic area with its key concepts and relevant texts:

  Societal Issues ↔️ Inequality, class conflict, *Pride and Prejudice*

  Identity Exploration ↔️ Self-discovery, societal expectations, *Great Expectations*
• Which novel by Jane Austen explores themes of class conflict and social inequality?

  Pride and Prejudice
• Which play by Henrik Ibsen challenges societal norms and explores themes of oppression?

  A Doll's House
• Match the thematic area with its key concept:

  Societal Issues ↔️ Inequality

  Identity Exploration ↔️ Self-discovery

  Historical Contexts ↔️ Social movements
• Match the text with its contextual factor:

  Pride and Prejudice ↔️ 19th-century British society

  A Doll's House ↔️ Late 19th-century Scandinavia

  The Grapes of Wrath ↔️ Great Depression in 1930s America
• Which historical event influenced modern novels and narratives significantly?

  World Wars
• What is the first step in developing a strong research question for a Topic Area Study?

  Identify a central theme