How many units is English ext 2?
4 units
English Advanced (2 units) English Advanced + English Extension 1 (3 units) English Advanced + English Extension 1 + Eng Ext 2 (4 units)
Does Extension 2 English have an exam?
English Extension 2 HSC Examination Specifications The examination will consist of a Major Work worth 40 marks and a Reflection Statement worth 10 marks.
What do you learn in extension English?
English Extension course provides students with the opportunity to further strengthen their understanding of how and why aspects and concerns of texts from the past have been carried forward, borrowed from and/or appropriated into more recent cultures.
What VCE subjects are there?
Amazing variety – Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) subjects
- English.
- Languages (other than English)
- Science.
- Mathematics.
- Technology.
- The Arts.
- Humanities.
- Business Studies.
Is English Extension hard?
So it’s actually a little harder and a fair bit more work (outside of class). That’s not to say that English Extension 1 is crazy hard or an unreasonable amount of work, but it is a whole extra unit and it’s seen as an extension subject for a reason. And that rounds up our top 10 HSC English Extension 1 FAQs!
What is English extension?
English Extension is designed for students undertaking English Advanced who choose to study at a more intensive level in diverse but specific areas. They enjoy engaging with complex levels of conceptualisation and seek the opportunity to work in increasingly independent ways.
What is a literary mindscape?
They analyse how texts communicate notions of identity and alternative ways of being and thinking through representations of the mind, including desires, motivations, emotions and memories.
How many units is maths extension 2?
You’re only required to do 10 units in the HSC; this means with Maths Extension 2 you have the choice of only doing four subjects (4 units of maths + three other 2 unit subjects) instead of the usual five.
What is the viva voce?
The Viva Voce is the first formal assessment task, worth 30% of your internal mark. It’s the only assessment carried over from the old course, so some of the information here is recycled from my original post .
What is the Viva and should I do it?
As cliché as it sounds, if you’ve been doing your research and keeping up a sort of semi-regular writing schedule and have something to show for it, then you should be fine. For most schools the Viva takes place in early term 1, which means you should be using your holidays to full effect. The Viva is about “selling” your MW and its concept.
What are some good starting questions for English Extension 2?
If you’re still in doubt, the old English Extension 2 Support Document includes a handy list of starting questions, a sample of which I’ve copied below: What concept have you developed for your Major Work? Describe it. Why are you interested in this concept?
What is a viva and when does it take place?
For most schools the Viva takes place in early term 1, which means you should be using your holidays to full effect. The Viva is about “selling” your MW and its concept. It’s like a pitch, “hey, look at how great my idea is! This is the form it’ll take, here’s the research I’ve done so far, and this is where I want to go with it.”