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The subject English focuses on the study of both literary • Empathy for others and appreciation of different
texts and non-literary texts, developing students as perspectives through studying a range of literary and
independent, innovative and creative learners and non-literary texts from diverse cultures and periods,
thinkers who appreciate the aesthetic use of language, including Australian texts by Aboriginal writers and/
analyse perspectives and evidence, and challenge ideas or Torres Strait Islander writers.
and interpretations through the analysis and creation of
varied texts. A course of study in English promotes open-mindedness,
imagination, critical awareness and intellectual flexibility
Students have opportunities to engage with language
and texts through a range of teaching and learning These skills prepare students for local and global
experiences to foster: citizenship, and for lifelong learning across a wide range
• Skills to communicate effectively in Standard of contexts.
Australian English for the purposes of responding to
and creating literary texts and nonliterary texts
• Skills to make choices about generic structures,
language, textual features and technologies for Career Opportunities:
participating actively in literary analysis and the
creation of texts in a range of modes, mediums and
forms, for a variety of purposes and audiences • Writing
• Enjoyment & appreciation of literary and non-literary • Journalism
texts for the aesthetic use of language & style • Librarian
• Creative thinking and imagination, by exploring how • Marketing
literary and non-literary texts shape perceptions of • Law
the world and enable us to enter the worlds of others • Social Work
• Critical exploration of ways in which literary and • Travel
non-literary texts may reflect or challenge social and • Public Relations
cultural ways of thinking and influence audiences • Film & Television

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