English - Stage 1

Mandatory: No

Duration: Full year

Description

The English subject aims to develop students' competence and independence in using spoken and written English in various situations. At Stage 1 (Year 11), English is offered as a two-semester course worth 20 credits. Students who are considering English or English Literacy Studies at Stage 2 (Year 12) are advised to complete this English course. Those who do not plan to study English at Stage 2 are recommended to take Essential English instead. During course counseling, students will receive guidance to choose the English subject that best suits them.

Successful completion of Stage 1 English enables students to proceed to Stage 2 English or Stage 2 English Literacy Studies.

The topics covered in Stage 1 English include:

• Responding to texts: This involves studying novels, short stories, and films to analyze and interpret their content.
• Creating Texts: Students engage in creative writing (e.g., narratives), persuasive writing (e.g., expositions), and informative writing (e.g., information reports).
• Intertextual Study: Students explore how knowledge of one text influences the understanding of another.
• Connected Text Study: This involves comparing and analyzing different texts, such as a film and a novel.

Notes

Students must achieve a C grade or better in 20 credits of either English or Essential English in order to be eligible to achieve their SACE.