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English EAL/D (English as an additional language and dialect) is designed for students from diverse language backgrounds other than English as outlined by the course entry requirements (see above). The students engage in a variety of language learning experiences to develop and consolidate their use, understanding and appreciation of Standard Australian English, to enhance their personal, social, educational and vocational lives. The students learn to respond to and compose a wide variety of texts in a range of situations in order to be effective, creative and confident communicators.
English EAL/D (English as an additional language and dialect) is designed for students from diverse language backgrounds other than English as outlined by the course entry requirements (see above). The students engage in a variety of language learning experiences to develop and consolidate their use, understanding and appreciation of Standard Australian English, to enhance their personal, social, educational and vocational lives. The students learn to respond to and compose a wide variety of texts in a range of situations in order to be effective, creative and confident communicators.
What texts will you experience in this course?
What texts will you experience in this course?
Across Stage 6 (Year 11 and 12) the selection of texts must give students experience of:
A range of types of texts inclusive of prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media and digital texts
Texts which are widely regarded as quality literature, including a range of literary texts written about intercultural experiences and the peoples and cultures of Asia
A range of Australian texts, including texts by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander authors and those that give insights into diverse experiences of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
Texts with a wide range of cultural, social and gender perspectives
Integrated modes of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing as appropriate
Course Content
Course Content
Year 11 :
Module A: Language and Texts in Context (30 – 40 hours)
Module B: Close Study of Text (30 – 40 hours)
Module C: Texts and Society (30 – 40 hours)
Optional teacher-developed Module (up to 30 hours)
Year 12 :
· Module A: Texts and Human Experiences (30 hours)
· Module B: Language, Identity and Culture (30 hours)
· Module C: Close Study of Text (30 hours)
· Focus on Writing (studied concurrently with the above Modules) (30 hours)
How is the work assessed
How is the work assessed
Internal Assessment
(Assessments, examinations and a multi-modal presentation that address areas of viewing and representing, listening, speaking, reading and writing):
Knowledge and understanding of course content 50%
Skills in responding to texts and communication of ideas appropriate to audience, purpose and context across all modes 50%
External Assessment:
HSC Examination
How will this subject help me in the future
How will this subject help me in the future
Communication is the most basic requirement in modern Australian society in any field of study, employment or life. This is why English is the only subject that is compulsory to study for the HSC. Students who study the English EAL/D course may undertake further study of English and related disciplines at university or TAFE.
Eligibility Rules
Eligibility Rules
For students who have been educated in English for five years or less.
Please consult your English teacher.
What does this course cost?
No subject fees but excursions where relevant. Books are loaned and replacement fees will be charged if they are not returned or have been damaged.
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