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English Communications






This page displays all the available documents for the English Communications course.

The qualification available in which an award can be received is:

  • English Communications TQA 3 (ENC315109) - [contributes to the calculation of Tertiary Entrance Ranks]

English Communications has a complexity level of TQA 3 and a size value of 15 (150 hours design time).


In this course students investigate the power of language in society. The central focus is on the critical study of the way communications work in the modern world with a particular emphasis on Australian contexts. Using an inquiry approach students engage with relevant issues and contemporary texts in an intellectually challenging way. As they respond to and create texts, students develop an understanding of the complexity of language in a multiplicity of uses. They develop high-level skills in oral and written responses, producing original and authentic texts.

Course Documents and Support Material



EnglishCommunicationsCourse Guide2010 (440 Kb PDF)English Communications Course Guide 2010 (Updated Oct 12, 2009)
ENC315109 (318 Kb PDF)English Communications TQA 3 Course Document Version 2 (Expires Dec 31, 2013)
ENC315109Guide (351 Kb PDF)ENC315109 Course Guide V.2 (Expires Dec 31, 2009)


Quality Assurance


The following processes will be facilitated by the TQA to ensure there is:
  • a match between the standards for achievement specified in the course and the standards demonstrated by students
  • community confidence in the integrity and meaning of the qualification.
Processes - the Authority gives course providers feedback about any systematic differences in the relationship of their internal and external assessments and, where appropriate, seeks further evidence through audit and requires corrective action in the future.

Assessment Guidelines and Information

Externally Assessed Folios/Projects (46 Kb PDF)Policy on Requesting Extensions (Updated Oct 19, 2009)

Expression of Interest - Written Paper Marking (110 Kb PDF)Written Paper Marking - Expression of Interest Form (2009) (Expires Dec 31, 2009)
English - Communications (32 Kb PDF)Context Statement (2009) (Expires Dec 31, 2009)
English - Communications (161 Kb PDF)Folio Guidelines - revised (2009) (Expires Dec 31, 2009)
English Communications (129 Kb PDF)Written Examination Guidelines (2009) (Expires Dec 31, 2009)
English Communications (46 Kb PDF)Information Sheet (2009) (Expires Dec 31, 2009)
Folio Due Dates (86 Kb PDF)Externally Assessed Folio Due Dates (2009) (Expires Dec 31, 2009)
Expression of Interest - Folio Marking (40 Kb PDF)Folio Marking Expression of Interest Form (Expires Dec 31, 2009)


Past Examination Papers

English Communications (510 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2008) (Updated Nov 24, 2008)
English Communications (523 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2007) (Updated Nov 24, 2007)
English Communications (700 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2005) (Updated Dec 8, 2005)
English Communications (1055 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2004) (Updated Nov 23, 2004)
English - Communications (778 Kb PDF)Exam Paper (2006) (Updated Nov 25, 2006)



Past Examination Reports

English Communications (310 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2006) (Updated Feb 6, 2007)
English Communications (185 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2005) (Updated Jan 23, 2006)
English Communications (295 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2004) (Updated Feb 2, 2005)
English - Communications (249 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2008) (Updated Feb 11, 2009)
English - Communications (391 Kb PDF)Exam Report (2007) (Updated Feb 4, 2008)



Moderation Reports

ARCHIVE
English Communications TCE 5CModeration Requirements 2008
English Communications 5CModeration Report Term 1 2007
English Communications 5CModeration Report Term 1 2006
English Communications 5CModeration Report Term 1 2005
English Communications 5CModeration Report Term 1 2004


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