English Studies

Content: The course has one mandatory module: Texts, Culture and Value and students also undertake a related research project. The course requires students to examine a key text from the past and its manifestations in one or more popular cultures. Students also explore, analyse and critically evaluate different examples of such appropriations in a range of contexts and media.

HSC Extension Course 1 -The course has one common module: Literary Worlds with one elective option. Students must study at least three texts selected from a prescribed list for the module study including at least two extended print texts. Students are also required to study at least two related texts.

HSC Extension Course 2 - This course requires students to undertake extensive independent investigation involving a range of complex texts during the composition process of a Major Work. They must document this process in the Major Work Journal and Reflective Statement.

Prerequisites: English (Advanced) course i) Preliminary English Extension Course is prerequisite for HSC Extension Course 1 ii) HSC Extension Course 1 is prerequisite for HSC Extension Course 2

Exclusions: English (Standard); English Studies

Special Requirements: These courses are highly demanding and only suitable for those students performing to the top end of the cohort as determined by the Leader of Learning.

Assessment / Homework Information: Students undertake extensive reading assignments in Year 11 and demonstrate an ability to respond to sophisticated texts in an insightful and mature manner. These responses are both written and spoken. Assessment tasks include creative writing, essay work, seminar presentations and examination tasks.

ENGLISH STUDIES FACULTY: English ATAR: Yes UNITS: 2 CATEGORY: B

Note: Only one category B course can count towards an ATAR and students must sit the exam.

English Studies is designed to support students in developing proficiency in English to enhance their personal, social and vocational lives. It is an ideal choice for students who want to pursue a TAFE pathway, employment, Traineeship or Apprenticeship or opt for university through Newcastle University’s alternative entry program Open Foundation or as a mature aged student later. The course content supports students understanding of real-life applications of English. The language modes specified by the syllabus include reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and representing and thus flow smoothly from the Stage 5 syllabus.

Content: Texts studied will include a selection of novels and short stories, documentaries, poetry and song lyrics, films and websites. Confidence in communication is the main objective. Other objectives include the development of critical thinking skills.