Overview
About Literature
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, analyse perspectives and evidence, and challenge ideas and interpretations through the analysis and creation of varied literary texts.
Subject summary
Subject type | Assessment | QCE credits | Contributes to ATAR |
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General | Internal assessment (75%)
External assessment (25%) | Up to 4 | Yes |
What will students learn?
In studying Literature, students will learn about:
- introduction to literary studies
- texts and culture
- literature and identity
- independent explorations.
How will students be assessed?
Students will complete the following assessments:
- examination — analytical written response (25%)
- extended response — imaginative spoken/multimodal response (25%)
- extended response — imaginative written response (25%)
- examination — analytical written response (25%).
Where can Literature lead?
Studying Literature supports:
- lifelong learning across a wide range of contexts.
More information
Email Literature@qcaa.qld.edu.au or phone (07) 3120 6128.