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Course Description
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.
In this course, students will consolidate their English literacy skills to enhance their personal, social, educational and vocational lives. English Studies is now a Stage 6 Board Developed Course with an optional HSC examination.
Students who complete the course and elect to take the optional Higher School Certificate examination will be reported on a Common Scale with the English Standard and English Advanced courses.
Students choosing not to sit for the English Studies HSC examination will still be eligible for the HSC.
Main Topics Covered
Main Topics Covered
Year 11 Course
In the Year 11 Course study the mandatory module. Achieving through English: English in education, work and community to develop an understanding of, and practical competence in, the use of language that allows access to opportunities in schooling, training and employment.
Students study additional syllabus modules, based on their needs and interests.
Year 12 Course
In the Year 12 Course students study the Common Content Module: Texts and Human Experiences which is also common to the HSC Standard and the HSC Advanced courses where students analyse and explore texts and apply skills in synthesis.
Students study additional syllabus modules that cover a range of topic areas.
Assessment
Assessment
English Studies encompasses an internal assessment only. There is an optional Higher School Certificate examination for this subject. Students seeking an ATAR, must sit the examination. Assessment is across the language modes: listening, speaking, reading, writing, viewing & representing.
Assessment: HSC Course
Assessment: HSC Course
External Assessment
Optional HSC written examination. (2 hour exam)
Internal Assessment
Knowledge and Understanding of the course content
Skills in comprehending texts, communicating ideas and using language accurately, appropriately and effectively
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