Stage 2 English Literary Studies
Length of Course
Level
Learning Area
Core or Specialist
Pre-requisites
Stage 1 English Literary Studies
Subject Description
Stage 2 English Literary Studies focuses on the critical thinking skills and strategies needed to interpret texts. Through shared and individual study of texts, students encounter different opinions, have opportunities to exchange and develop ideas, find evidence to support a personal view, learn to construct logical and convincing arguments, and consider a range of critical perspectives regarding a given text.
English Literary Studies focuses on ways in which literary texts represent culture and identity, and on the dynamic relationship between authors, texts, audiences, and contexts. Students develop an understanding of the power of language to represent ideas, events, and people in certain ways, and how texts challenge or support cultural perceptions.
Students will study a play, novel, film, selection of poetry and a series of shorter texts throughout the year.
Students who complete this subject with a grade of C- or better will meet the SACE's literacy requirements.
- Deep Textual Analysis: Analyse and interpret complex literary texts, focusing on themes, techniques, and contextual influences.
- Comparative Study: Compare and contrast texts to explore relationships between them and deepen understanding of their meanings.
- Critical Thinking: Apply critical perspectives to texts to develop and support well-reasoned interpretations and arguments.
- Advanced Communication: Communicate insights and analyse effectively through well-structured assessment pieces.
School Assessment (70%)
• Assessment Type 1: Responding to Texts (50%)
• Assessment Type 2: Creating Texts (20%)
External Assessment (30%)
Assessment Type 3:
• Comparative Text Study (15%)
• Critical Reading Examination (15%)
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