Description
VCE Literature fosters students’ enjoyment and appreciation of the artistic and literary merits of stories and storytelling. The study of Literature focuses on the meaning derived from texts, the relationship between texts, the contexts in which texts are produced and how readers’ experiences shape their responses to texts. Throughout this study, students deepen their awareness of the historical, social and cultural influences that shape texts and their understanding of themselves as readers.
Unit Topics
Unit 1
Area of Study 1: Reading practices
Area of Study 2: Exploration of literary movements and genres
Unit 2
Area of Study 1: Voices of Country
Area of Study 2: The text in its context
Unit 3
Area of Study 1: Adaptations and transformations
Area of Study 2: Developing interpretations
Unit 4
Area of Study 1: Creative responses to texts
Area of Study 2: Close analysis of texts
Skill Development
VCE Literature focuses on the meanings derived from the texts and exploring the ways in which authors craft their writing. Equally, the subject assists students to write creatively and critically, developing their individual voice.
VCE Literature enables students to examine the historical, social and cultural contexts within which both readers and texts are situated. The texts selected for study are drawn from a wide range of eras, a variety of forms and diverse social and cultural contexts.
Students are required to read/view 6 texts for the year – 3 per semester. A love of reading is critical for this subject.
Possible Assessment Tasks
Written interpretative essays, short/extended answer responses or analysis, oral responses, close passage analysis and creative responses.
Career Options
Specific careers include: linguistics, speech pathology, journalism, writing, teaching, governmental careers, any organisation which produces documentation, briefs, careers in law, and any area where language is valued and scrutinised
Year 11 & 12