VCE English

This study enables students to:

 

• extend their English language skills through thinking, listening, speaking, reading, viewing and writing

 

• enhance their understanding, enjoyment and appreciation of the English language in its written, spoken and multimodal forms

 

• analyse and discuss a range of texts from different periods, styles, genres and contexts

 

• understand how culture, values and context underpin the construction of texts and how this can affect meaning and interpretation

 

• understand how ideas are presented by analysing form, purpose, context, structure and language

 

• analyse their own and others’ texts, and make relevant connections to themselves, their community and the world

 

• convey ideas, feelings, observations and information effectively in written, spoken and multimodal forms to a range of audiences

 

• recognise the role of language in thinking and expression of ideas • demonstrate in the creation of their own written, spoken and multimodal texts an ability to make informed choices about the construction of texts in relation to purpose, audience and context

 

• think critically about the ideas and arguments of others and the use of language to persuade and influence audiences