English

Prelimis/HSC

Yearly Topic Summary based on the NSW Syllabus:

Preliminary English (Advanced)

Module A:

Reading to Write: Comparative study of texts and the development of analytical and critical writing skills.

Module B:

Close Study of Text: In-depth analysis of a single text and the exploration of its themes, context, and language features.

Module C:

The Craft of Writing: Developing creative writing skills and exploring different text types.

Preliminary English (Extension 1)

Module A:

Literary Worlds: Comparative study of texts from different worlds, exploring intertextual connections and examining alternative perspectives.

Module B:

Critical Study of Literature: Detailed analysis of challenging and complex texts, focusing on critical interpretations and advanced literary techniques.

Module C:

The Craft of Writing: Exploring the craft of writing through experimentation with various forms, styles, and techniques. types.

HSC English (Advanced)

Module A:

Comparative Study of Texts and Contexts: Comparative analysis of texts from different contexts, exploring connections and contrasts.

Module B:

Critical Study of Literature: Detailed analysis of a specific literary text, including themes, style, and social and historical context.

Module C:

The Craft of Writing: Developing advanced writing skills and exploring different modes and styles of writing.

HSC English (Extension 1)

Elective 1:

Genre Study: In-depth analysis of a specific genre, such as science fiction, crime fiction, or poetry.

Elective 2:

Texts and Ways of Thinking: Comparative study of texts from different periods and contexts, exploring different ways of thinking and the construction of meaning.

HSC English (Extension 2)

Elective 1:

Genre Study: In-depth study of a specific genre, exploring its conventions, themes, and stylistic features.

Elective 2:

Texts and Ways of Thinking: Comparative study of texts from different periods, contexts, or modes, examining different ways of thinking and constructing meaning.

Elective 3:

The Craft of Writing: Developing advanced writing skills and exploring innovative and experimental forms of writing.

Elective 4:

Literary Worlds: In-depth exploration of texts that create alternative worlds and challenge conventional narrative structures.