Foundation English

Foundation English

Units 1 & 2

The foundation English course is designed for students who need additional time and assistance to strengthen and refine their literacy skills to support their study in VCE English Units 1 – 4 and in other VCE studies. The course will draw on and strengthen the knowledge and skills students have acquired about texts and language in previous English studies. Foundation English is designed as a bridging course into the VCE. The most likely pathway is for students to complete Foundation English Units 1 and 2 before proceeding to VCE English Units 1 and 2.

The Foundation English course is designed around one compulsory area of study, Essentials of English, and six optional areas of study from which one will be selected for study in each unit.

Compulsory area of study:

Area of study 1 : Essentials of English. This area of study is compulsory in Units 1 and 2.

Optional areas of study :

Two of the following areas are to be selected for study, one in each of Units 1 and 2.

Area of study 2 : Communication and the workplace

Area of study 3 : Technology and communication

Area of study 4 : The study of texts

Area of study 5: The analysis and construction of argument

Area of study 6: Effective research

Entry

There are no prerequisites for entry to Units 1 and 2. Available to VCE/VET Students.

Assessment