ENGLISH EXTENSION 2
Board Developed Course (ATAR) - 1 Unit
The course is designed for students with a passionate interest in literature and a desire to pursue a specialised study of English.
The English Extension 2 Syllabus enables students who are accomplished English users to extend their conceptual understanding of the ways literature is read and written by encouraging them to consider their authorial role as they embark on their Major work. Students create a substantial and original Major work that extends the knowledge, understanding and skills they have developed throughout their entire study of English.
Through their engagement with a range of literary texts in the Author and Authority Module, students deepen their understanding of the innovative and insightful ways that experimentation with and exploration of form, style and media can express complex concepts and values.
PRE-REQUISITES
Students only complete Extension 2 in Year 12. Extension 1 English is a prerequisite to complete Extension 2 in Year 12. Due to the academic complexity of this course, any student interested in studying this course in Year 12 must attend an entrance interview with the Head Teacher of English in Term 3 of Year 11 to enrol in this course.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Year 12 Topics
• Author and authority
• Major work
HSC EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
Note: English is an Online Examination and will be undertaken by students using a computer. It is expected that you will have touch typing skills.
The HSC examination will consist of an online written exam worth 40 marks and a Major work worth 20 marks.
This examination will be undertaken by students using a computer.
The examination will be 1.5 hours and consist of two questions with a maximum of three items total.
• Question 1 – Author and authority (20 marks)
• Question 2 – Author study (20 marks)
Further information is available on the NESA website.