Course: English (Advanced)
Course No: 15140
2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC
Board Developed Course
Exclusions:English (Standard); Fundamentals of English; English (ESL)
Course Description
In the Preliminary English (Advanced) course, students explore, examine and analyse a range of texts which include prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media and multimedia, as well as Australian texts. They explore the ways events, experiences, ideas, values and processes are represented in and through texts and analyse the ways texts reflect different attitudes and values.
In the HSC English (Advanced) course, students further strengthen their knowledge and understanding of language and literature by analysing and evaluating texts and the ways they are valued in their contexts. Students study at least five types of prescribed texts drawn from: Shakespearean drama; prose fiction; drama or film; poetry; nonfiction or media or multimedia; and a wide range of additional related texts and textual forms.
Main Topics Covered
Preliminary Course – The course has two sections:
- Content common to the Standard and Advanced courses is undertaken through a unit of work called an Area of Study. Students explore texts and develop skills in synthesis. The common content comprises 40% of the course content. Students undertake at least one Area of Study.
- Electives in which students explore, examine and analyse the ways in which texts and contexts shape and are shaped by different attitudes and values. The Electives comprise 60% of the content.
HSC Course – The course has two sections:
- The HSC Common Content consists of one Area of Study common to the HSC Standard and the Advanced courses where students analyse and explore texts and apply skills in synthesis.
- Modules which emphasise particular aspects of shaping meaning and representation, questions of textual integrity, and ways in which texts are valued. Students are required to choose one elective from each of three Modules A, B and C.
Particular Course Requirements
In thePreliminary English (Advanced) Course students are required to:
- study Australian and other texts
- explore a range of types of text drawn from: prose fiction; drama; poetry; nonfiction; film, media, multimedia texts
- undertake wide reading programs involving texts and textual forms composed in and for a variety of contexts
- integrate the modes of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing and representing as appropriate
- engage in the integrated study of language and text.
HSC English (Advanced) Course requires the close study of:
- at least five types of prescribed text, one drawn from each of the following categories: Shakespearean drama; prose fiction; drama or film; poetry; nonfiction or media or multimedia texts
- a wide range of additional related texts and textual forms.
Course: English (Standard)
Course No: 15130
2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC
Board Developed Course
Exclusions:English (Advanced); English (ESL); English (Extension)
Course Description
In the Preliminary English (Standard) course, students learn about language and literature by exploring and experimenting with the ways events, experiences, ideas and processes are represented in and through texts. Students study a range of texts which include prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media and multimedia, as well as Australian texts.
In the HSC English (Standard) course, students further strengthen their knowledge and understanding of language and literature by reflecting on and demonstrating the effectiveness of texts for different audiences and purposes. Students study at least four types of prescribed texts drawn from: prose fiction; drama; poetry; nonfiction or film or media or multimedia texts.
Main Topics Covered
Preliminary Course– The course has two sections:
- Content common to the Standard and Advanced courses is undertaken through a unit of work called an Area of Study. Students explore texts and develop skills in synthesis. The common content comprises 40% of the course content. Students undertake at least one Area of Study.
- Electives in which students explore and examine texts and analyse aspects of meaning. The electives comprise 60% of the course content.
HSC Course– The course has two sections:
- The HSC Common Content which consists of one Area of Study common to the HSC Standard and the HSC Advanced courses where students analyse and explore texts and apply skills in synthesis.
- Modules that provide elective choices, which emphasise particular aspects of shaping meaning and demonstration of the effectiveness of texts for different audiences and purposes. Students are required to choose one elective from each of three Modules A, B and C.
Particular Course Requirements
In thePreliminary English (Standard) Course students are required to:
- study Australian and other texts
- explore a range of types of text drawn from: prose fiction; drama; poetry; nonfiction; film, media, multimedia texts
- undertake wide reading programs involving texts and textual forms composed in and for a variety of contexts
- integrate the modes of reading, writing, listening, speaking, and viewing and representing as appropriate
- engage in the integrated study of language and text.
HSC English (Standard) Course requires the close study of:
- at least four types of prescribed text, one drawn from each of the following categories: prose fiction; drama; poetry; nonfiction or film or media or multimedia texts
- a wide range of additional related texts and textual forms.
Courses: Preliminary English Extension, HSC English Extension 1,
HSC English Extension 2
Course No: HSC English Extension 1 – 15160
Course No: HSC English Extension 2 – 15170
1 unit of study for each of Preliminary and HSC
Prerequisites
(a) English (Advanced)
(b) Preliminary English (Extension) is a prerequisite for English Extension Course 1
(c) English Extension Course 1 is a prerequisite for English Extension Course 2
Exclusions
English (Standard); Fundamentals of English; English (ESL)
Course Description
In the Preliminary English (Extension) Course, students explore how and why texts are valued in and appropriated into a range of contexts. They consider why some texts may be perceived as culturally significant.
In HSC English Extension Course 1, students explore ideas of value and consider how cultural values and systems of valuation arise.
In HSC English Extension Course 2, students develop a sustained composition, and document their reflection on this process.
Main Topics Covered
Preliminary English (Extension) Course
The course has one mandatory section: Module: Texts, Culture and Value.
HSC English Extension Course 1
The course has one section. Students must complete one elective chosen from one of the three modules offered for study:
- Module A: Genre
- Module B: Texts and Ways of Thinking
- Module C: Language and Values.
HSC English Extension Course 2
The course requires students to complete a Major Work.
Particular Course Requirements
In the Preliminary English (Extension) Course students are required 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 English Extension Course 1requires the study of prescribed texts (as outlined in the prescriptions document, HSC English 2009–2012 Electives and Prescribed Texts).
HSC English Extension Course 2requires completion of a Major Work and a statement of reflection.
Course: English Studies
Course No:
2 units for each of Preliminary and HSC years
Content Endorsed Course
Exclusions:English (Standard); English (Advanced); English (ESL); English (Extension)
Course Entry Guidelines
This course is designed to meet the specific needs of students who are seeking an alternative to the English (Standard) course and who intend to proceed from school directly into employment or vocational training.
Students considering choosing the course should be advised that:
- English Studiesis a Stage 6 Content Endorsed Course with no HSC examination.
- Satisfactory completion of English Studies as part of the pilot program will fulfil English pattern-of-study requirements for the Higher School Certificate. English Studies will also count towards the six units of Board Developed Courses required for the award of the Higher School Certificate.
- Students who complete the course are not eligible for the calculation of an Australian Tertiary Admission rank (ATAR).
Course Description
In the English Studies course, students explore the ideas, values, language forms, features and structures of texts in a range of personal, social, cultural and workplace contexts. They respond to and compose texts to extend experience and understanding, access information and assess its reliability, and synthesise the knowledge gained from a range of sources for a variety of purposes.
Main Topics Covered
Preliminary Course(120 indicative hours):
- The module 'Achieving through English – English and the worlds of education, careers and community' is mandatory in the Preliminary course.
- Students will study a total of 3-5 modules (including the mandatory module), 20-40 indicative hours per module.
HSC Course (120 indicative hours):
- The module 'We are Australians – English in citizenship, community and cultural identity' is mandatory in the HSC course.
- Students will study a total of 3-5 different modules (including the mandatory module), 20-40 indicative hours per module.
The additional modules for both the Preliminary and HSC courses are selected from a list of elective modules within the syllabus. The elective modules may be studied in either course, but with an increasing level of challenge as students advance into the HSC course.
Schools may develop and offer one 20-hour module of their own design for the Preliminary year.
Particular Course Requirements
In each of the Preliminary andHSC courses students are required to:
- read, view, listen to and compose a wide range of texts, including print texts and multi-modal texts
- undertake study of at least one substantial print text and at least one substantial multi-modal text
- be involved in planning, research and presentation activities as part of one individual and/or one collaborative project
- engage with the community through avenues such as visits, surveys, interviews, work experience, listening to guest speakers and/or excursions
- develop a portfolio of texts they have planned, drafted, edited and presented in written, graphic and electronic forms across all the modules undertaken during the year.