English – Studies / Yr11-12
Key Information.
Nature of Subject:
Nature of Subject:
Units: 2
Category: 2 units of English are mandatory
HSC Exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes (10 minutes reading time)
There is no compulsory HSC external examination in English Studies.
Students may choose to sit for an optional HSC examination
Should a student seek an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR), the examination mark for English Studies will be used by the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) to calculate the ATAR.
Students who do not sit for the English Studies HSC examination are not eligible for the calculation of an ATAR.
Major Work:
None.
Recommendations
Recommendations
Course Overview:
Year 11
Students study the mandatory module, Achieving through English: English in education, work and community to develop an understanding of, and practical competence in, the use of language that allows access to opportunities in schooling, training and employment.
Students study two to four additional syllabus modules (selected based on their needs and interests).
Students may also study an optional teacher-developed module.Year 12
The HSC Common Content consists of one module, Texts and Human Experiences, which is also common to the HSC Standard and the HSC Advanced courses where students analyse and explore texts and apply skills in synthesis.
Students study two to four additional syllabus modules (selected based on their needs and interests).
Students may also study an optional teacher-developed module.
Where to from here?
- Talk to the Head of Department or Head of Curriculum
- Read the subject selection session presentation
- Talk to present students in the subject
- Talk to your parents
Electives offered.
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Music
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PASS
Visual Arts
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