NBC Subject Information

English

Units 1 & 2 

Year 11

What is the subject about?

The study of English empowers students to read, write, speak and listen in different contexts. VCE English prepares students to think and act critically and creatively. Through engagement with texts drawn from a range of times, cultures, forms and genres, students develop insight into a varied range of ideas. They extend their skills in responding to the texts they read and view, and their abilities in creating original texts, further expanding their language to reflect accurately the purpose, audience and context of their responses.

By developing broad skills in communication and reflection, the study of English enables students to participate in their diverse, dynamic and multicultural world productively and positively.

 

Units

Unit 1: Reading and Exploring Texts AND Crafting Texts

Unit 2: Reading and Exploring texts AND Exploring Argument

 

Skills you will develop

  • Explain and analyse features of texts to create meaning
  • Examine different interpretations of texts
  • Synthesise ideas and interpretations to develop an interpretation of their own
  • Analyse the intent and logical development of an argument
  • develop, clarify and critique ideas presented in arguments
  • compare texts to negotiate and communicate a deeper understanding of ideas, issues and themes
  • develop reasoned arguments in oral form
  • Identify, record and organise the literal and inferred meaning in spoken texts

Assessment

  • A personal response to a set text
  • Two student-created texts such as: short stories, essays, feature articles
  • An analytical response to a set text
  • An analysis of the use of argument and persuasive language
  • An oral presentation of a point of view text

Pathways

Studying English can lead to the following careers

  • English plays a major role in employability
  • Reporter
  • Social Media Manager
  • Public Relations
  • Librarian

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for entry to Units 1 and 2. 

It is recommended that EAL students have achievement at C3 or above on the Victorian Curriculum

 

If you are interested in this subject please see Mr Phil Wrochna