What is it and why should I do it?
You read and discuss a range of texts such as poetry, plays and prose from the Western literary canon, as well as modern texts. 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, settings and events 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 your 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
Satisfactorily complete SACs listed below:
- Reading Practices - oral and written presentation
- Ideas and Concerns - text close analysis essay
- Construction of a creative transformation of a text
- Text study - analysis and interpretation
- Text study - written analysis
Give me all the details I want to know more:
https://www.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Documents/vce/literature/LiteratureSD-2016.pdf