11–12English Advanced 11–12 Syllabus
The new English Advanced 11–12 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2026.
2025
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2026, Term 1
- Start teaching new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the English Advanced Stage 6 Syllabus (2017) for Year 12
2026, Term 4
- Start teaching new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2027
- First HSC examination for new syllabus
Content
Year 12
Students explore the ways in which the comparative study of texts can reveal resonances and dissonances within and between texts. Students identify, interpret, analyse and evaluate the textual features, conventions, contexts, values and purposes of TWO prescribed texts. By comparing TWO texts, students understand how authors are influenced by other texts, contexts and values, and how these shape meaning. Through their comparative study, they explore common or disparate issues, values, assumptions or perspectives, and the ways these are depicted. By responding imaginatively, interpretively and critically to the comparative study, students explore and evaluate individual and common textual features, concepts, ideas and values.
The relationship between reader, author, text and context
Text structures, including mode, medium, form, language features and stylistic elements, and the ways they shape meaning
The influence of context and values on the perspectives and ideas in texts
Theme, genre and aesthetic elements, and the ways they are used to represent personal and public worlds and influence responses
The influence of historical and cultural context across a pair of texts
The ways a comparative study creates a new understanding and appreciation of each text
Compose texts that explore text structures, language features and stylistic elements from different contexts to deepen understanding of how meaning is made
Compare and evaluate textual form and language features in a pair of texts
Compose sustained critical texts that affirm and challenge ideas, values and perspectives in a pair of texts
Use the language of critical and creative expression to refine arguments and craft sustained writing
Apply appropriate language and terminology used for making connections, interpreting texts and shaping meaning