EAL
English
Units 3 & 4
Year 12
What is the subject about
Units 3 and 4 for VCE EAL English develops confident, articulate and critically aware communicators in written and spoken language. The principles within the study design include the explicit teaching of language and speaking and listening activities, as well as ensuring that there is some flexibility around the types and the length of texts available for the study, to assist students in achieving the written outcomes. EAL allows learners to engage with audio-visual texts and further develop their listening skills. EAL English extends students’ English language skills. It assists them in understanding how culture, values and context underpin the construction of texts. EAL English also assists students in making informed choices to further establish a sense of who they are and their place in the world.
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
- Analytical interpretation of a selected text [essay]
- Analytical Response to an Argument [essay]
- Point of View [Oral]
Pathways
The study is intended to meet the needs of students with a wide range of expectations and aspirations, including those for whom English is an additional language. It aims to prepare students for further English-language education, tertiary or vocational education, and future employment
Prerequisites
You are required to study and satisfy all of the requirements for VCE EAL English Units 1 and 2.
For information about this prerequisite please see Mr Phil Wrochna