11–12English Studies 11–12 Syllabus
The new English Studies 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 Studies 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
For students studying English Life Skills, the focus area Close study of literature provides opportunities to develop knowledge and understanding of a substantial literary text. Students may access text through excerpts and extracts, paraphrased or illustrated versions. The text selected for this focus area can provide opportunities for discussion and for developing understanding of language forms or features. Students may be supported by additional texts as appropriate to develop understanding. Personal responses to the text could include identifying personal preferences, shared reading experiences or the exploration of ideas and characteristics of the text.
The content below aligns to the content of the Close study of literature focus areas in English Standard 11–12 and has been provided as a suggestion only. Further content can also be used to address this focus area and meet the individual needs of students as appropriate.
Recognise ways language forms, features or structures can create meaning in a text
Recognise ways language forms and features change according to purpose and audience
Identify how texts can represent a particular time or event
Recognise that an author’s personal experiences can shape meaning in a text
Recognise that audience responses to texts can vary
Identify that texts represent a diverse range of lived experiences or cultural perspectives
Recognise how context influences audience, ideas and attitudes
Compose texts that offer personal responses to a chosen text
Represent personal experiences and ideas for particular audiences and contexts
Compose texts for different purposes and audiences using appropriate forms, language or visual features to communicate, including workplace and real-life texts
Use language forms or structures to express ideas