ENGLISH COURSES

ENGLISH EXTENSION 1

ATAR:

Yes

Number of Units:

2

Category:

A

Faculty:

English/History

Description:

This is a very challenging course aimed at the most capable English students.

Students undertake an academic study of complex texts and concepts. Students explore ideas of value, consider how they arise and why texts are perceived as culturally significant. Students studying this course will be challenged by studying how and why texts are both reflective and inflective of society. Students need to be prepared to work independently and to read a large range of texts.

Assessment:

This includes an oral presentation, creative writing, a writing portfolio and extended responses.

Additional Information:

Students must be studying Preliminary Advanced English. Students wishing to take Extension 2 in Year 12 must select this course. For the purpose of senior English, we advise that students work in a folder or an A4 workbook.

ENGLISH STANDARD

ATAR:

Yes

Number of Units:

2

Category:

A

Faculty:

English/History

Description:

This is a more general course suitable for all students.

Students will complete one Area of Study and two modules during the Preliminary year, developing the skills of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing. The Area of Study involves detailed analysis of a visual text as well as related texts of the student's own choosing. Module A involves the detailed study of how meaning is created in a prose or drama text and related texts. Module B is the analysis of the poetry of a prescribed poet.

Assessment:

This includes short and extended answer responses, narrative, speech and essay writing.

Additional Information:

For the purpose of senior English, we advise that students work in a folder or A4 workbook.