Literature

Purpose

The Year 10 Literature course is designed to progressively develop students’ skills and confidence in studying literature through a purposeful and reflective lens. Within this framework, students have the opportunity to engage with texts that present a variety of perspectives and viewpoints, learning to respond with discernment and empathy while considering the complexity of human experience in a fallen world.

Students explore and appreciate literature in a range of forms, including novels, films, and poetry, recognising literature as a powerful way to communicate truth, meaning, and hope. They are introduced to foundational concepts of literary criticism and theories such as post-colonialism and feminism, examining how different interpretations shape our understanding of texts and the world.

Through the study of literary devices and key concepts, students learn to identify and analyse how meaning is constructed across different forms. They are encouraged to think deeply about the values and messages within texts, and to reflect on how literature can point towards justice, restoration, and a deeper understanding of humanity in light of a Christian worldview.

Structure and Content

Literature is a semester-long subject which serves as a foundational preparation for VCE Literature. Over the course of the semester students will: 

• Read, appreciate and analyse texts across a range of forms 

• Learn the foundations of literary criticism 

• Learn the basics of literary theories such as post-colonialism and feminism 

• Learn analytical language specific to forms of literature 

• Use their understanding of literary criticism and literary theory to write and draft an analysis of texts 

• Punctuate and spell correctly 

• Speak clearly and with purpose for different contexts and audiences 

• Understand the role of the literary texts and the way that opinion and persuasion are embedded within it.