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Subject | English Extension 2
(Year 12 Only)
Description
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The English Extension 2 course enables students who are accomplished in their use of English with the opportunity to craft language and refine their personal voice in critical and creative ways. They can master skills in the composition process to create a substantial and original Major Work that extends their knowledge, understanding and skills developed throughout the Stage 6 English courses. Through the creative process, they pursue areas of interest independently, develop deep knowledge and manipulate language in their own extended compositions. These include but are not limited to: short story, poetry, script writing, film, speeches and performance poetry.
HSC Assessment Structure
Students complete three school-based assessments including a Viva Voce, Literature Review and a Reflection Statement. Students also submit their Major Work for external marking.
Career Paths
English Extension 2 assists with developing analytical and creative writing skills. Students who have taken this course have previously been accepted into courses at university such as Law, Journalism, Medicine and the Arts.
Skills Required
In Year 11, students must study English Advanced and English Extension 1 as prerequisites. Students must have a sophisticated and developed skill-set for both analytical and creative tasks. Students must have the desire to apply and extend their research skills to their own extensive investigation and develop autonomy and skills as a learner and composer. Students must possess independent and higher-order critical thinking skills
English Extension 2 is by invitation only. It would be expected that you will have demonstrated achievement in English Advanced and English Extension 1 commensurate with an A or B grade in order to be eligible.
Why Choose It
The course is designed for students who are independent learners with an interest in literature and a desire to pursue a specialised study of English.
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