English, History and Languages Academy
English
Photo of Amy Dulihanty and Rachel Fitzgerald (Recipients of
2012 scholarships from the Canberra Online Writing School)
The English/ History and Languages Academy instructs students
in the strategies required to become independent users of
language and to develop strategies for effective reading, writing,
speaking, listening and viewing.
There are two types of courses, English T and English A. In
addition there is a Year 10 Program and an Academic Excellence Class (Year 11 English T) on application for
selected students. There is also an ESL program for students newly arrived in Australia and is available at an
English T and English A level.
English T
This course caters for those students preparing for tertiary study at university of CIT.
This course examines a variety of themes in literature and develops written, analytical and communication
skills.
Units
Year 11 Semester 1
Year 11 Semester 2 and Year 12
Literary Perspectives (Compulsory Unit)
Students choose from the following list
Australian Texts
Journeys and Quests
Australian Texts
Life Stories
Comedy and Satire
Literature of the Romantic Period
Comedy and Satire
Neo-Classical Literature
Crime and Espionage
North American Texts
Cultural Contexts
Perspectives on Gender
Feature Writing and Documentary Journalism
Plays
Film
Poetry
Gothic and Modern Horror
Shakespeare
Images of Sport
Speculative Texts
Images of War
Texts for Children and Adolescents
Independent Study
Writers in Depth
Writer’s Workshop
English A
Units
Year 11 Semester 1
Exploring Contemporary Issues (Compulsory Unit)
Year 11 Semester 2 and Year 12
Students choose from the following list
Advertising and Gender Issues
Fantasy and Science Fiction
Heroes and Journeys
Real Life Images and Stories
Suspense and Adventure Stories
Contemporary Communication
Film, Television and Multimedia
Images of Sport and War
P-Plate English (half semester unit)
Writing for Children and Adolescents
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) (T/A)
English as a Second Language courses are suitable for study by students from non-English speaking
backgrounds. Units are studied according to the following order beginning in Semester 1, Year 11.
Introductory Research and Writing Skills (T/A)
Exploring Literary and Formal Texts (T/A)
Research Skills, Literature and Film (T/A)
Issues in Literature and Culture (T/A)
LANGUAGES
CHINESE (T)
Beginning Chinese
This course enables students to begin the study of this language. It enables them to understand and use
written and spoken Chinese relating to situations such as travelling, eating and entertainment. Other topics
include school and the future, the environment and festivals. The course emphasises oral usage but
includes Chinese script.
Continuing Chinese
This course (consisting of 4 units) enables students to continue the study of Chinese beyond Year 10. The
units contain core language work, literary and cultural studies. They aim to develop Chinese language skills
while providing insight into Chinese culture and way of life. The course emphasis is on oral language but
includes Chinese script.
FRENCH (T)
Beginning French
This course (consisting of 4 units) enables students to begin the study of this language. It enables them to
understand and use written and spoken French relating to situations such as shopping, travelling, going out
and discussing interests. Students learn about French culture and French speaking countries.
Intermediate French
This course (consisting of 4 units) enables students to continue their study of French beyond Year 10.
Intermediate French consists of Beginning French 3 and 4 and Continuing French 1 and 2.
HISTORY
There are two major courses offered in History. The History A and T courses provide students with
opportunities to explore their own and others’ cultural heritage. The study of History equips students with
the skills of investigation, interpretation and communication. The T course also prepares students for a
wide range of tertiary arts courses at university or CIT. In addition to these courses, a Year 10 Program is
available to selected students.
History A/T
Unit Description
Each unit is semester length except for the History Research unit which is a half-semester unit.
Greece to the Persian Wars
Australia Transition to Nationhood
Delian League to the Death of Alexander
Australia A New Nation
The Roman Republic
Contemporary Australia
The Roman Empire
American History Freedom and Resistance
The Dark Ages
American History Freedom and Power
The High Middle Ages
The African American Experience
The Renaissance
The Native American Experience
Towards A Modern Europe
Modern China from Manchu to Mao
International Relations 1870-1945
Political Investigations
International Relations 1945 to the Present
Dark and Bloody Ground
Revolutions in the Modern World
Myth and Magic
From Weimar to Reich Germany 1919 - 1945
Twentieth Century Research Unit
Terra Australis Incognito
Australian Research Unit