VCE English
Creating Futures Together
ENGLISH
English is compulsory in VCE. However, a range of subjects are available which may substitute for or combine with English to meet this requirement. Please note that Literature can be taken in conjunction with English or as an alternative.
Units 1, 2, 3 & 4
Course Description:
This study is designed to enable students to:
- extend their English language skills through reading, writing, speaking, listening, thinking and viewing to meet the demands of further study, the workplace, and their own needs and interests
- enhance their understanding, enjoyment and appreciation of the English language through all modes
- discuss, explore and analyse the form, purpose, context, text structures and language of texts from a range of styles and genres
- discuss, explore and analyse how culture, values and context underpin the construction of texts and how this can affect meaning and understanding
- convey ideas and demonstrate insight convincingly and confidently
- create print, digital and spoken texts
- demonstrate the ability to make informed choices about the construction of texts in relation to purpose, audience and context.
- analyse how the English language is used to create meaning in print and digital texts.
Assessment:
In Units 1 and 2 students must satisfactorily complete class-based activities and assessment tasks including Writing Tasks, Text Responses, Oral Presentations and Written Examinations. The student’s level of achievement for Units 3 and 4 will be determined by school-assessed coursework (50% of the final assessment) and an end of year examination (50% of the final assessment).
Expected Skills:
The student should be able to:
- Identify and discuss ideas, experiences and issues dealt with in selected texts, including current media texts.
- Present ideas and information through oral presentations and writing for different purposes and audiences.
ENGLISH AS AN ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE (EAL)
Students must be a resident of Australia for no more than 5 years and have been educated in a language other than English for fewer than 7 years. Please note that students must qualify as an EAL student to access this subject.
Units 1, 2, 3 & 4
Course Description:
Course details are as for English Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 but EAL students will have some modifications to the course. For example, in the SACs, a lesser word count will apply to some essays and a longer time frame for completion of certain writing pieces will be permitted. There is also a Listening Task that is particular to the EAL course. Detailed information of each modification will be provided to each EAL student.
Assessment:
Assessment is as for English students. See English Units 1, 2, 3 & 4 with the addition of a listening task.
Expected Skills:
It is expected EAL students will have a competent grasp of English grammar, sentence structure, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary, as the focus is on completing the course and there is little time to spend on acquiring the above skills.
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