English
In acknowledgement of its role as the national language, English is a mandatory subject from Kindergarten to Year 12 in the NSW curriculum. Knowledge, understanding and skills acquired in English are central to students’ learning and development.Language and text shape the understanding of individuals and the world. Language allows students to relate to others, and contributes to their intellectual, social and emotional development. In English K–12, students study language in its various textual forms, with increasing complexity, to understand how meaning is shaped, conveyed, interpreted and reflected.(Source: NSW Curriculum, ‘Rationale’ for Stage 6 English Courses) The study of one 2-unit English course is compulsory in Stage 6: English Advanced, English Standard or English Studies.
Yes.
You must choose a two-unit English course. This is compulsory for the attainment of the Higher School Certificate.
At CCAS, we run English Studies (2 unit), English Standard (2 unit) and English Advanced (2 unit).
There are a few things to consider.
Consider how you have performed in English academically in Year 10, and consider how much you enjoy English as a subject. You might also like to think about the collective workload of your pattern of study (e.g., choosing courses that are all highly challenging for you might be too overwhelming to sustain).
Choose an English course that best aligns with your interests, performance in Year 10 English and plans for future study or vocation.
If you are planning to go to university, you should choose English Standard or English Advanced. You should also consider if there are prerequisites for the course you hope to study.
Read the information we have provided on each course and discuss any questions you have with your English teacher.
Yes!
Any student in English Advanced could opt to undertake an additional English course: English Extension.
We offer English Extension (1 unit) in Year 11, and English Extension 1 (1 unit) and English Extension 2 (1 unit) in Year 12.
Please see the skills required section of the English Extension page to see if this course would be suitable for you.
If you meet the skills required for both of these courses (as listed on the course pages), choose the more challenging course.
You can always change to the less challenging English course if you are finding the workload too demanding. However, you can't move from a less challenging English course to a more challenging course.
The two-unit English courses are mapped on a common scale.
The best advice is to choose the course that best suits your interests and abilities.