Category A
Units: 1
Prerequisites: a) English Advanced Course
b) Year 11 English Extension Course is a prerequisite for HSC English Extension Course 1
c) HSC English Extension Course 1 is a prerequisite for HSC English Extension Course 2
This course is best suited to students who have consistently achieved A or B level results in Year 11 Advanced English and in Year 11 Extension 1. Students must also have a strong work ethic, be self-motivated and have the ability to work independently.
Exclusions: English Standard, English Studies.
Students complete a Major Work in a chosen form
Assessment includes: The Composition Process, Major Work, Reflection Statement, Major Work Journal
Students undertake extensive independent investigation involving a range of complex texts during the composition process and document this in their Major Work Journal and Reflection Statement.
University:
Bachelor of Arts.
Bachelor of Laws.
Bachelor of Communication.
Bachelor of Arts (Creative Writing)
Diploma in Modern Languages.
Bachelor of Arts (Professional Writing and Publishing)
Bachelor of Marketing and Communication.
Postgraduate. Master of Creative Writing.
Careers:
Digital copywriter
Editorial assistant
English as a foreign language teacher
Lexicographer
Magazine journalist
Newspaper journalist
Private tutor
Publishing copy-editor/proofreader
Secondary school teacher
Web content manager
Writer