Stage 2 English Literary Studies
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Pre-requisites
Stage 1 English Literary Studies
Stage 1 English
Subject Description
Stage 2 English Literary Studies is all about exploring big ideas in stories, plays, poems, and films. You’ll delve into a diverse range of texts, from novels and films to poetry and short pieces, learning to think critically about their meaning and significance.
You’ll get to:
- Share and discuss ideas with others
- Build your own opinions using evidence from the text
- Learn how to write convincing arguments
- Explore different points of view and critical perspectives
This subject looks at how writers use language to reflect or challenge culture, identity, and the world around us. You’ll explore the powerful connection between authors, audiences, and the time and place the text was created.
By the end of the course, you’ll be able to understand and respond to texts in thoughtful and creative ways- a valuable skill for life beyond school.
Plus, if you pass with a C- or higher, you’ll also meet the SACE literacy requirement.
- 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%)
In English Literature Studies, students develop critical thinking, close reading, and analytical writing skills that are highly valued in many fields. This subject opens the door to a range of future opportunities, including:
- Literature, writing and publishing – such as creative writing, editing, journalism, and literary criticism
- Law and humanities – including legal studies, philosophy, history, and cultural analysis
- Education – especially teaching English, literature, or the humanities
- Media and communications – such as content creation, film and television, and scriptwriting
- Academic research – in literature, linguistics, and interdisciplinary fields
- Public service and policy – where strong analysis and communication skills are crucial
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