What is it and why should I do it?
You gain invaluable skills in understanding the conventions, techniques, language patterns and style of texts. You gain a deep understanding of the significance of characters and settings and events featured in the texts in shaping reader response. You also study the structures and linguistic and literary features of particular forms of text.
What will I do in class?
In discussions and written work you explore, interpret and reflect on different ideas and values represented in literature. You also apply understanding of literary criticism to their reading of texts and use evidence from the texts to support a response.
Discuss works of literature and develop an ability to examine patterns of language and imagery used in the text. You formulate your own ideas and consider how contexts influence readings of texts. Extensive writing tasks are set for developing these skills.
How much homework will I have?
At least 2 hours a week
How do I satisfactorily complete the unit?
Complete a weekly written task and SACs
Give me all the details I want to know more:
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/vce/literature/LiteratureSD-2016.pdf