• You MUST be enrolled in Advanced English to attempt English Extension. 

• The English Extension 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 course is designed for students with an interest in literature and a desire to pursue specialised study of English. 

• Through engaging with increasingly complex concepts through a broad range of literature, from a range of contexts, students refine their understanding and appreciation of the cultural roles and the significance of texts and about the way that literature shapes and reflects the global world. 

Students are required to: 

• examine a key text from the past and its manifestations in one or more recent cultures 

• explore, analyse and critically evaluate different examples of such texts in a range of contexts and media 

• undertake a related research project. 

NESA Syllabus information – English extension

• Foster the intellectual, creative, ethical and social development of students, in particular relating to: 

  • application of knowledge, skills, understanding, values and attitudes in the fields of study they choose 

  • capacity to manage their own learning and to become flexible, independent thinkers, problem-solvers and decision-makers 

  • capacity to work collaboratively with others 

  • respect for the cultural diversity of Australian society 

  • desire to continue learning in formal or informal settings after school 

• Pen(s) 

• Paper 

• Laptop 

• All careers require the ability to communicate effectively. 

• Extension English also allows students access to University Courses. 

• If an HSC text is performed live, we organise an excursion to attend.

• Nil