Pre-Literary Studies

STAGE 1 - 2026

Pre-Literary Studies 1+2

Year 11
LengthFull Year (20 SACE Credits)
Pre-requisites

Overall B+ in Year 10 General English OR  B or higher in Year 10 Extension English

Additional Costs

NIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Learning Concepts

  • Analyse and interpret literary texts 
  • Contextualise texts through applying critical perspectives 
  • Apply literary theory and criticism  
  • Compare and respond to texts 
  • Develop timed writing skills  

 

If you are considering university study, especially interstate or at ADFA, you are strongly encouraged to choose SACE English General English or English Literary Studies. 
Some universities do not accept Essential English as meeting English entry requirements. 

 

Assessment Type 1:  Responding to Texts (25%):  

  • Critical Perspectives (Exposition) 

Assessment Type 2: Creating Texts (25%) 

  • Imaginative Writing 

Assessment Type 3: Intertextual Study (30%) 

  • Paired Text Study  

 

EXAM (20%) 

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