Subject | English Extension 1

Description

Year 11 English Extension 1 is designed for students undertaking English Advanced who choose to study at a more intensive level in diverse but specific areas. They enjoy engaging with complex levels of conceptualisation in the study of the module: Texts, Culture and Value and seek the opportunity to work in increasingly independent ways. Through engaging with progressively complex concepts through a broad range of literature, from a range of contexts, students refine their understanding and appreciation of the cultural roles and the significance of texts.

HSC Assessment structure

The Year 11 and 12 courses consist of three assessment tasks. In Year 11, students complete an independent major work project linked to the core module.

Career paths

Students who successfully study English Extension 1 broaden their post-school study and career options. They have sophisticated abilities in English and some may follow their creative passions as writers.

Skills required

Students must study English Advanced as a prerequisite for English Extension. Students must have a sophisticated English skill-set for both analytical and creative tasks.

SMGS recommends that only students who achieve an A or B in the Year 10 RoSA for English take this course.

Why choose it

The course is designed for students with an interest in literature and a desire to pursue a specialised study of English. They have a passion for the wide world of literature and the art of the written word. Students may have the desire to take on the opportunity to develop their authorial voice. Students intending to take on the Year 12 Major Project in HSC English Extension 2 must study English Extension 1.