Unit 3 – Language variation and social purpose
- Area of Study 1 – Informal language
- Area of Study 2 – Formal language
Year 12 English Language
Redefine yourself as a master of metalanguage. Understand English as a system in flux – one that influences and is influenced by culture and society. Learn how language is acquired and adapted, how meaning is made and how effective communication is or isn't achieved. Cluey will be there to support you all the way, as you track and measure your progress in this challenging but rewarding academic field.
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Unit 4 – Language variation and identity
- Area of Study 1 – Language variation in Australian society
- Area of Study 2 – Individual and group identities
We also cover
- Understanding phonology, morphology, lexicology, syntax, semantics, discourse and other key concepts
- Analysing spoken, written and data texts
- Creating a folio of annotated texts
- Writing essays, commentaries, reports and case studies
- Approaches to short-answer questions
- Reading, viewing, listening, representing, speaking and other language skills
Senior English
Year 12 English Language
Year 12 English Language builds on the Linguistics foundations laid in Year 11 to examine how the English language contributes to the construction of social relations and of human identity.
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Unit 3 – Language variation and social purpose
Area of Study 1 – Informal language
Area of Study 2 – Formal language
Unit 4 – Language variation and identity
Area of Study 1 – Language variation in Australian society
Area of Study 2 – Individual and group identities
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Benjamin
NSW University Student (Bachelor of Arts (Honours))
English: Secondary & Senior
Benjamin completed his Bachelor of Journalism, majoring in Creative Writing and Music Criticism in 2014, followed by his Post Graduate Diploma in Professional and Creative Writing in 2020. He is now studying his Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in the area of Journalism, Creative Writing and Philosophy. His studies make him an expert in character, narrative, structure and literary style writing, being able to help his students write essays, short stories, news articles and exam reflections. He also facilitates an environment to understand these ideas, concepts and views, how they feel about the world, and discover how to communicate it effectively and creatively.
Olivia
VIC University Student (Bachelor Law/Arts)
English: Secondary & Senior
Olivia commenced her Bachelor of Law (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Psychology and minoring in Sociology) in 2019 at Monash University. She has four years' experience working as a Victorian Certificate of Education Tutor in subjects in Victorian Certificate of Education including Legal Studies, Literature and Psychology. Her tutoring experience has been both formal and informal, in groups and one-on-one. Olivia wants to be present for her students when they are struggling with their school work or just want to keep improving, believing that if she and her students work together, they can achieve their goals.
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NSW Teacher
English: Secondary & Senior
Abdul is a qualified Teacher, holding his Bachelor of Education. He has experience as a Senior Teacher in English and currently working as a Casual Relief Teacher across both Secondary English and Primary teaching. Abdul's aim is to assist students to make the most of their natural abilities and to encourage new approaches to learning and study that fit with each student.
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