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Preliminary and HSC
Board Developed Course
Board Developed Course
ATAR
ATAR
Yes
Hours Studied
Hours Studied
120
Prerequisites
Prerequisites
Year 10 English or equivalent. Must be enrolled in English Advanced course & Preliminary English Extension Course 1 for HSC.
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed Knowledge
Extensive literacy skills and knowledge in English. An aptitude for and interest in reading. Minimum 85% in Year 10 English.
Exclusions
Exclusions
English Standard English Studies English (ESL)
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
Entry based on selection and/or discussion with English Leader of Learning.
Course Overview
Course Overview
The English Extension 1 course provides students who undertake Advanced English and are accomplished in their use of English with the opportunity to extend their use of language and self-expression in creative and critical ways.
The English Extension 1 course provides students who undertake Advanced English and are accomplished in their use of English with the opportunity to extend their use of language and self-expression in creative and critical ways.
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 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 the HSC English Extension Course 1, students explore ideas of value and consider how cultural values and systems of valuation arise.
In the HSC English Extension Course 1, students explore ideas of value and consider how cultural values and systems of valuation arise.
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Units of Study
Units of Study
Preliminary Course
The course has two mandatory sections: Module: Texts, Culture and Value and the Related Project.
HSC Course
Students must complete one elective chosen from the Common Module; Literary Worlds.
Assessment
Assessment
The Year 12 school-based assessment program will consist of three assessment tasks and will require students to respond in written formats. Tasks will consist of analytical and creative responses and may include stimulus material and/or unseen texts.
A Trial Higher School Certificate Examination will be conducted in Term 3 of the HSC course.
Topics, task weightings and specific requirements for each course are distributed to students at the commencement of study via their Assessment Handbook.
Other Requirements
Other Requirements
Preliminary English Extension 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.
The HSC English Extension course 1 requires the study of three prescribed texts within the selected elective. At least two of these must be print texts.
First 20 students at the end of Semester 1 will be offered a letter of recommendation for this course. Discussion with the English Leader of Learning will be required for students who wish to undertake English Extension 1 and who do not receive a letter of recommendation.
Employment/University Opportunities
Employment/University Opportunities
Students who study English Extension 1 have the opportunity to progress to tertiary study at university and could consider roles in professions which require highly proficient communication and literacy skills such as journalism, proofreading and editing, law, novel or scriptwriting.
Additional Information
Additional Information
If you would like more information about this English Extension 1 course, please contact the Leader of Learning English:
Mrs Natalie Jones: natalie.jones@dbb.catholic.edu.au
You are welcome to visit the English Department to discuss further.
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