English Language
Semester Elective Unit
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Course Description
This course introduces students to the key concepts in the study of English Language. It is excellent preparation for the study of VCE English Language and also supports areas such as analysis of language and the features of texts, which are part of the IB Literature and VCE English Literature courses. Students also study the language of advertising, word formation and Australian English.
Essential Questions
- What are the functions of language?
- How is the English language constructed?
- How do we alter the way we speak according to context and purpose?
- How has language changed over time and according to technology?
Areas of Study
- Subsystems – an overview of the key terminology required for the study of language.
- The history and features of Australian English.
- Language and power in advertising, politics, public life and elsewhere.
Assessment
| Task |
Description |
| Short Answer Questions |
Test on the knowledge of subsystems of the English language |
| Essay |
Extended essay discussing Australian English and identity |
| Inquiry Project |
Research into a selected area of linguistics |
| Semester Exam |
Extended analysis of a persuasive text |
