-pari-
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apart from other things, i do have one big suggestion: go beyond american/british crime fic.
study texts from set/written in other countries - this will force you to explore a more diverse range of values. my teacher was a senior hsc marker and variety in texts especially in terms of country of origin is looked upon very favourably, especially if you take the opportunity of analysing the unique values that are brought out in foreign texts through the use of traditional conventions.
american/british crime fiction is very very common - no matter what text you do.
some pointers:
i know there are a few chinese authors out there
i did a russian author: boris akunin (turkish gambit) that was pretty interesting i terms of convention - it was also great because it's not just your conventional murder - great pick.
i did an movie set in india: being cyrus - this movie is GOLD! no kidding. it isn't your conventional detective fiction, and gives you a wealth of values to talk about.
do some research there's a lot of interesting material out there
cheers
study texts from set/written in other countries - this will force you to explore a more diverse range of values. my teacher was a senior hsc marker and variety in texts especially in terms of country of origin is looked upon very favourably, especially if you take the opportunity of analysing the unique values that are brought out in foreign texts through the use of traditional conventions.
american/british crime fiction is very very common - no matter what text you do.
some pointers:
i know there are a few chinese authors out there
i did a russian author: boris akunin (turkish gambit) that was pretty interesting i terms of convention - it was also great because it's not just your conventional murder - great pick.
i did an movie set in india: being cyrus - this movie is GOLD! no kidding. it isn't your conventional detective fiction, and gives you a wealth of values to talk about.
do some research there's a lot of interesting material out there
cheers