English Language Classes: Dates and Times
Term 3: Please note: The focus will be on Section C: writing, writing, writing: essay planning (topic sentences/quotes/evidence); Section 2: analytical commentaries (context/stylistic and discourse features/social purpose and degree of formality/informality) as well as Section: specific short answer questions. The standard of writing is high for English Language.
Please see the following notes that will be updated during the year on English Language
- See Index of Examples for public language 2015 – 2016
- See Index of Examples for Identity and language 2015 – 2016
- See Index of Examples for Changes to Australian English 2015-2016
Summary of the subsystems which is at the basis of everything you will do in English Language
Area Studies and Notes:
- Public language: inclusive and exclusive Language (slang and jargon; euphemism and doublespeak: language reflects social values)
- Formal and Informal Language (Slang and Jargon: euphemisms and dysphemisms)
- Factors driving Language Change (Globalisation and Americanisation)
- Language and Identity : the Vernacular/ broad Australian accent; teenspeak and slang; aboriginal languages
- Commentary Structure
- Also see notes for Coherence and Cohesion which is critical to the Short Answer and Commentary sections.
Sample essays to work on throughout the year with current examples.
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