What is this Subject?

Literature is the study of texts. It is similar to text response units completed in English where students look at the setting, plot, characters, themes and ideas in a text, however in Literature we dive deeper. Literature looks at a wide variety of texts of different forms (novel, play, poetry, film/television, short story etc.) to consider how authors construct text to create meaning, but also how readers bring their own ideas and meanings to texts. Students who enjoy reading and thinking deeply about texts often enjoy the study of Literature.  

What will you be doing in this subject?

• Reading analysing and discussing texts of a variety of forms (novel, poetry, play etc.) from a variety of times and places (classic to modern-day)

• Looking at how texts are constructed by authors to create meaning

• Conducting close analysis of language

• Looking at literary devices and textual features and how they communicate meaning

• Discussing and reflecting upon ideas, values and concerns in texts, and how individuals read and react to texts in different ways

• Constructing and presenting analysis and interpretations of texts in a variety of forms, written, verbal and visual 

This is beneficial if you want to be a...

Journalist, Writer for media, communications, film/television, social media, Arts sector worker, educator 

This is beneficial if you want to study...

Arts, Law, Media and Communications, Education

*As an English subject, a Study Score of 25 or higher is often required as prerequisite for most university courses

VCAA Study Design - Literature