English Extension 1

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.

The English Extension 2 course enables students who are accomplished in their use of English with the opportunity to craft language and refine their personal voice in critical and creative ways. They complete an Author Study to apply learnings to their own compositions. Students can master skills in the composition process to create a substantial and original Major Work that extends the knowledge, understanding and skills developed throughout Stage 6 English courses. Through the creative process they pursue areas of interest independently, develop deep knowledge and manipulate language in their own extended compositions. The course develops independent and collaborative learning skills and higher-order critical thinking that are essential at tertiary levels of study and in the workplace.

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Course Outline

Year 11 course

In the English Extension Year 11 course, students explore the ways in which aspects and concerns of texts from the past have been carried forward, borrowed from and/or appropriated into more recent culture. They consider how and why cultural values are maintained and changed.

The course has one mandatory module: Texts, Culture and Value as well as a related research project.

Year 12 course

In the English Extension 1 Year 12 course, students explore, investigate, experiment with and evaluate the ways texts represent and illuminate the complexity of individual and collective lives in literary worlds.

The course has one common module, Literary Worlds, with five associated electives. Students must complete one elective chosen from one of the five electives offered for study.

English Extension 2

In the English Extension 2 Year 12 course, students develop a sustained composition, and document their reflection on this process.

The course requires students to undertake an Author Study as well as a composition process in order to complete a Major Work and Reflection Statement.

Course Requirements

Across Stage 6 the selection of texts should give students experience of the following as appropriate:

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
a range of types of texts drawn from prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media, multimedia and digital texts.

Year 11 course

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.

Year 12 course

Students are required to study THREE prescribed texts for the elective study which must include two print texts and at least TWO related texts.

English Extension 2

Students are required to complete a Major Work which involves students undertaking extensive independent investigation involving a range of complex texts during the composition process and document this in their Major Work Journal and Reflection Statement.

Students can choose to compose in ONE of the following forms:

short fiction
creative nonfiction
poetry
critical response
script (short film, television, drama)
podcasts (drama, storytelling, speeches, performance poetry)

Co-requisites, Prerequisites and Materials

To undertake Extension 1 students must be undertaking Advanced English.

To be eligible for Extension 2 in Year 12, students must be undertaking Extension 1.

FAQs

What Year 10 grades do I need to take Extension English in Year 11?

Students should be averaging A grades throughout Year 9 and 10 before considering Extension English in Year 11.

Is Extension English harder than advanced English?

No – just more of Advanced English – it is an extension of the Advanced course – imagine the Advanced course with an additional two Modules.

What career opportunities are there if I enjoy English?

You can view career options related to this subject here.

References:The Rational and Course Outline are from the Syllabus: www.educationstandards.nsw.edu.au

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