11 Advanced English Barnsley

Year 11 Advanced English

Advanced Stage 6 English will introduce students to a range of traditional andcontemporary texts that explore the power of language and ideas.

What is the current unit called?

The unit is called Area of Study: Othello and Edward Scissorhands and features a critical and contextual study of a range of texts that explore a central concept in various ways.

How long is the Unit?

This study will last approximately eight weeks.

What are we looking at in this Unit?

This unit is an introduction to the idea of an area of study and prepares students for the HSC course Area of Study: Belonging. Students will explore the notion of the outsider or "other" in literature in a range of texts including Othello and Tim Burton's Edward Scissorhands.

What are we trying to achieve?

The unit is designed to introduce students to the analysis of Shakespearean language and notions of tragedy as well as filmic analysis. They will conduct in-depth analysis of the play and film and compare and contrast the ideas contained in each. They will also learn how to develop a deeper understanding of tragedy by exploring how others have responded to Othello in different periods of time.

How will we measure success in the Unit?

In-class, prep and formal assessment tasks will determine each student’s success in this unit. Every student will be required to do internet research, access, read and make notes on departmental and library resources, make their own notes and present their findings to the class in discussion lessons and in written responses.
The major assessment task will be a listening and responding task.

Where does prep ‘fit in’?

Prep is important not only in terms of course completion, but also in terms of confident understanding of its content. Studying English at the senior level requires accessing library and electronic sources, researching an author’s background and looking at the reasons why s/he wrote/composed the texts studied. In order to prepare themselves for class, students will be required to read relevant background materials, answer questions and prepare for class discussion. One of the most effective ways of testing the strength of each student's views/ideas will be through discussion of them. The quality of in-class performance at this level will be determined by student's out-of-class preparation for lessons.

How can you assist your child?

It is important to encourage your son, ask questions and endorse the relevance of this course to their lives as young adults. If you do this, he will begin to understand the value of literature and film and how they can build a deeper understanding of the world around us.

How can you give us feedback?

In addition to attending parent Interviews, you are welcome to contact me by emailing cbarnsle@as.edu.au
Ms Cindy Barnsley – Preliminary Advanced English, 2011

Scope and Sequence: Advanced Preliminary English

Term 1

Imagined Worlds: Week 10
Short Stories & Visual Representation (20%)

Term 2

Half Year Examination: Week 2
Camus – The Outsider Assessment: Critical Response Essay
Imagined Worlds Short Story (20%)
Concept: Romanticism Assessment: Oral
Speech (20%)

Term 3

*T 3 Week 6 – Term 4 – Othello Assessment: Listening Task (15%)
Final Examination Term 3
All examinable topics (25%)

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