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ACHMH162

The nature and significance of the 1965 coup, including the mass killings 1965-1966; the rise to power of Suharto and the army, the transmigration program and conflicts between settlers and Indigenous populations; pro-democracy movements; and the reasons …

Unit 2 English as an Additional Language or Dialect

Unit 2 focuses on analysing and evaluating perspectives and attitudes presented in texts and creating extended texts for a range of contexts. SAE language skills for effective communication in an expanding range of contexts are consolidated. The use of …

Unit 2 | English as an Additional Language or Dialect | English | Senior secondary curriculum

ACEEN028

the impact of language and structural choices on shaping own and others’ perspectives

ACEEN076

analysing and evaluating how different attitudes and perspectives underpin texts

ACEEA076

using language that influences the audience or that privileges certain ideas or perspectives over others

ACELR051

adapting literary conventions for specific audiences, challenging conventions and reinterpreting ideas and perspectives

Unit 4 Essential English

Unit 4 focuses on community, local or global issues and ideas presented in texts and on developing students’ reasoned responses to them. Students develop independent points of view by synthesising information from a range of sources, and analysing how …

Unit 4 | Essential English | English | Senior secondary curriculum

Unit 2: Ancient Societies Ancient History

This unit involves an investigation of how people lived in the ancient world through an examination of the evidence of the social, political and economic institutions and structures of TWO societies. Students will also study ONE significant feature of …

Unit 2: Ancient Societies | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum

Unit 4: Reconstructing the Ancient World Ancient History

This unit involves an investigation of a significant historical period through an analysis of relevant archaeological and written sources. Students will examine how these sources have been used to construct an understanding of the relevant social, political, …

Unit 4: Reconstructing the Ancient World | Ancient History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum

Unit 2: Movements for Change in the 20th century Modern History

This unit examines significant movements for change in the 20th century that led to change in society, including people’s attitudes and circumstances. These movements draw on the major ideas described in Unit 1, have been closely connected with democratic …

Unit 2: Movements for Change in the 20th century | Modern History | Humanities and Social Sciences | Senior secondary curriculum

Unit 2 English

In Unit 2, students analyse the representation of ideas, attitudes and voices in texts to consider how texts represent the world and human experience. Analysis of how language and structural choices shape perspectives in and for a range of contexts is …

Unit 2 | English | English | Senior secondary curriculum

Unit 4 English

In Unit 4, students examine different interpretations and perspectives to develop further their knowledge and analysis of purpose and style. They challenge perspectives, values and attitudes in literary and non-literary texts, developing and testing their …

Unit 4 | English | English | Senior secondary curriculum

Unit 3 Essential English

Unit 3 focuses on exploring different points of view presented in a range of texts and contexts. Students analyse attitudes, text structures and language features to understand a text’s meaning and purpose. They consider how perspectives and values are …

Unit 3 | Essential English | English | Senior secondary curriculum

Animal ethics

Through a consideration of research ethics as part of Science Inquiry Skills, students will examine their own ethical position, draw on ethical perspectives when designing investigation methods, and ensure that any activities that impact on living organisms …

Animal ethics | Science | Senior secondary curriculum

Rationale/Aims Literature

Rationale Literature focuses on the study of literary texts, developing students as independent, innovative and creative learners and thinkers who appreciate the aesthetic use of language, evaluate perspectives and evidence, and challenge ideas and interpretations. …

Rationale/Aims | Literature | English | Senior secondary curriculum

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