12AdvEng2
Year 12 Advanced English – Unit 2
What is the Unit called?
Module A: Comparative Study of Texts and Contexts – Texts in Time The two texts set for study are: Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein and Ridley Scott’s film Blade Runner.
How long is the Unit taught?
This topic constitutes one quarter of the time allocated for HSC study. As such, it will be taught for approximately seven weeks in Term 1.
What are we looking in this Unit?
Students explore ways in which similar ideas and concepts are presented at different times by ‘authors’. Specifically, Shelley and Scott voice their concerns about advances in science and how these impact on the natural world. Students will be given the opportunity to compare these concerns and, in doing so, be encouraged to think about scientific experimentation and its effects on the world they live in.
What are we trying to achieve?
By comparing and contrasting the concerns of authors students will be encouraged to develop and present their own ideas about the place of scientific experimentation in our world. In particular, they will be required to think about how developments in science can improve or compromise our quality of life. They will learn about the necessity of a balance between science and the natural world and will need to present their ideas in writing.
How will we measure success in the Unit?
In-class, prep and formal assessment tasks will determine each student’s success in this Unit. All will be required to do internet research, access departmental, School library resources, make their own notes and present their findings to me on a regular basis
Where does prep ‘fit in’?
Prep is important not only to course completion, but also to a confident understanding of its content. Studying English at this level requires students to complete a good number of extra readings from various sources. In order to prepare themselves for discussion lessons, students will be required to read relevant background materials, answer short and longer questions under time conditions. Prep tasks often equip students with knowledge necessary for successful completion of major assessment work.
How can you give us feedback?
In addition to attending Parent Interviews, you are welcome to contact me at times when you need to give me information relevant to your son’s performance and wellbeing in the Advanced English course: bbuntine@as.edu.au
Barney Buntine – English Advanced.
Scope and Sequence: Year 12 Advanced English
Term 1 Module A: Texts in Time
Comparative Study: Frankenstein & Blade Runner
Term 2 Module B 2: Close Textual Study
Study: Various Speeches
Term 3 Module C: Conflicting Perspectives –
Study: Julius Caesar
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