11–12English Extension 11–12 Syllabus

English Extension 1 provides students with the opportunity to extend their use of language and self-expression in creative and critical ways. Students engage with increasingly complex concepts through a broad range of literature from different contexts. Through this, they refine their understanding and appreciation of the significance of texts, and the way that literature shapes and reflects the world.

English Extension 2 extends students’ conceptual understanding of the ways literature is read and written through their consideration of authorship and their authorial role. Students develop their understanding of the composition process to create a substantial and original Major work

Through the study of English Extension, students:

• learn to use clear written and verbal communication for a range of purposes and audiences
• interpret and evaluate information and arguments for clarity, precision and effectiveness
• make inferences about intention and meaning of language based on contextual clues
• explore using verbal and written language to confidently express personal experiences and opinions, and reflect on development of knowledge and skills as independent learners.

The course numbers and units for each year of study are set out below.

Course numbers:

• English Extension (Year 11, 1 unit): TBA
• English Extension 1 (Year 12, 1 unit): TBA
• English Extension 2 (Year 12, 1 unit):TBA

Prerequisites:

Prerequisite for English Extension 1 in Year 12:

• English Extension (Year 11, 1 unit): TBA

Co-requisites:

Co-requisite for English Extension in Year 11:

• English Advanced (Year 11, 2 units): TBA

Co-requisite for English Extension 1 in Year 12:

• English Advanced (Year 12, 2 units): TBA

Co-requisite for English Extension 2 in Year 12:

• English Extension 1 (Year 12, 2 units): TBA

English Extension Year 11 course structure and requirements

For the English Extension Year 11 course, students are required to:

• complete 60 indicative hours
• undertake the study of Texts, culture and value
• undertake the Related research project.

Text requirements

Teachers prescribe ONE text from the past and its manifestations in one or more recent contexts.

Students select ONE text and its manifestations in one or more recent contexts. They research a range of texts as part of their Related research project.

Across Stage 6, the selection of texts should give students experience of:

• texts that are widely regarded as quality literature
• a range of Australian texts
• a range of texts authored by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples
• a range of types of texts that includes prose fiction, drama, poetry, nonfiction, film, media, multimedia and digital texts
• integrated modes of reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and representing, where appropriate.

English Extension 1 Year 12 course structure and requirements

For the English Extension 1 Year 12 course, students are required to:

• complete the English Extension Year 11 course as a prerequisite
• complete 60 indicative hours
• undertake the study of ONE elective option.

Text requirements

Students are required to study THREE prescribed texts in ONE elective. At least TWO of these texts are required to be extended print texts, which may include poetry.

Students are also required to study ONE related text for the elective.

English Extension 2 Year 12 course structure and requirements

For the English Extension 2 Year 12 course, students are required to:

• be undertaking study of the English Extension 1 Year 12 course
• complete 60 indicative hours
• undertake Author and authority concurrently, including ONE author study
• complete a Major work
• document coursework in a Major work journal.

Text requirements

As part of Author and authority and the associated author study, students undertake an extensive, independent investigation involving a range of complex texts.

For the Major work the selection of texts will depend on the form of the Major work and be appropriate to the purpose, audience and context of the composition.

The HSC English prescriptions 2027–2028 provides essential information for HSC study for all English 11–12 courses.

Across Stage 6, the study of a range of texts authored by Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples should consider:

• the artistic and Cultural value of these texts, including ideas, arguments and representations of identity, histories and Cultures
• how Country/Place, Community and lived experiences shape the perspectives of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Storytellers and audiences
• ethical responsibilities surrounding Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property (ICIP) in the production of texts
• how Storytelling, Aboriginal Languages and Aboriginal English are expressions of Culture, identity and Customary practices
• how the modes of these texts may recognise and contribute to Cultural conventions or practices of oral Storytelling
• how Cultural symbolism, imagery, allusion and irony are used to shape meaning
• how personal values and perspectives are broadened and reconsidered through engagement with these texts
• texts that originate from a range of diverse Communities.