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Extension 1 English 1 Unit Overview Content In the Preliminary English (Extension) Course, students explore how and why texts are valued in and appropriated into a range of contexts. They consider why some texts may be perceived as culturally significant. In the HSC English (Extension) Course 1, students explore ideas of value and consider how cultural values and systems of valuation arise. In the HSC English (Extension) Course 2, students develop a sustained composition and document their reflection on this process. Main Topics Covered: Preliminary Extension Course The course has one mandatory section: Module: Texts, Culture and Value. The course requires students to examine a key text from the past and its manifestations in one or more popular cultures. Students also explore, analyse and critically evaluate different examples of such appropriations in a range of contexts and media. HSC Extension Course 1 The course has one section. Students must complete one elective chosen from one of the three modules offered for study: Module A: Genre; Module B: Texts and Ways of Thinking; Module C: Language and Values. This course requires the study of prescribed texts (as outlined in the support document, HSC English 2009-2012, Electives and Prescribed Texts) as well as texts related to the chosen Module. HSC Extension Course 2 This course requires completion of a Major Work proposal, a statement of reflection and the Major Work for submission. Special Requirements Prerequisites: English (Advanced) course Note: i) Preliminary English Extension Course is prerequisite for HSC Extension Course 1 ii) HSC Extension Course 1 is prerequisite for HSC Extension Course 2 Exclusions: English (Standard); Fundamentals of English Students may apply to enrol in this course and will be placed in an Extension class if their School Certificate mark exceeds 75. Students will receive books at cost price; the cost being charged to their school account. Assessment / Homework Information Students undertake extensive reading assignments in Year 11 and demonstrate an ability to respond to sophisticated texts in an insightful and mature manner. These responses are both written and spoken. Assessment tasks include creative writing, essay work, seminar presentations and examination tasks. The Higher School Certificate: Preliminary Courses 2012 Page 31 HSC Courses 2013
English Studies Overview 2 units for the Preliminary Year Content Endorsed Course. This course is delivered in Year 11 and Year 12 as a two unit non-ATAR subject. This course is designed to support students in developing proficiency in English to enhance their personal, social and vocational lives. The language modes specified by the syllabus include reading, writing, speaking, listening, viewing and representing and thus flow smoothly from the Stage 5 syllabus. Confidence in communication is the main objective .Other objectives include the development of critical thinking skills. Content Students will engage in three modules in the Preliminary course: 1. Achieving through English – English and the World of Education, careers and community. (Mandatory preliminary module) 2. On the Road English and the experience of Travel 3. In the marketplace: English and the world of business Students will engage in four modules in the HSC course: 1. We Are Australians (Mandatory HSC Module 2. Playing the Game – English in Sport 3. The Big Screen – English in film –making 4. English and the Media Special Requirements Non-ATAR Assessment / Homework Information Students will have a range of written and spoken tasks as well as examination questions. The Higher School Certificate: Preliminary Courses 2012 Page 32 HSC Courses 2013
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