English Literary Studies

SACE Stage 1

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English Literary Studies

English

SACE Stage 1

10 credits


This course provides a critical study of literary texts. This focus enables students to refine their understanding of the effects of language, conventions and the creative process.

Course Content
Assessment
Further Info
Course Content
In this course students will:

  • be challenged by a range of ideas
  • examine how authors compose texts
  • experiment with language and text types
  • explore new types of texts including novels, plays, film and poetry
  • identify and interpret texts and draw connections between them
  • develop a critical perspective on texts

Assessment

Responding to Texts 50%
Creating Texts 20%
Intertextual Study 30%

Further Info

This course is designed for students from an English speaking background with a strong interest in literature and creating texts.

This course is offered in Semester 2.