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We will blow up the ‘pale male and stale’ Western Literary Canon. And rebuild it to serve as a mirror to the diversity of readers plus a window to a myriad of diverse perspectives in the wider world. We will privilege diverse perspectives to mirror readers’ own experiences including neurodiverse, LGBTQI+, equal gender representation, ethnicity - voices that represent Australia’s multicultural community - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and immigrants from voices from around the world. Students will be able to suggest their own short texts to share – short stories, songs and poems, autobiographies, podcasts. Who decides the canon. Let us decide. Range of genres, perspectives and text types.
English for real life - Sue Tyrie
In this elective you will read and write for practical purposes. You will learn how to use language to manipulate and how to understand when it is being used to manipulate you. You will also learn to present yourself well orally and in writing. There will also be a community project decided upon by the class and you will use your English skills to organise and run the event.
Texts will be from a range of newspaper articles, Ted talks, videos etc.
RLT 1: Personal portfolio
RLT 2: Community event folio