Going beyond my specialised area of study in English Advanced and Extension 1 (1 Viewer)

[S1M0]

Looking over the EE2 syllabus, I've noticed how it indicates that the ideas developed in EE2 are to be an "extension of the knowledge, understanding
and skills developed in the English (Advanced) and (Extension) courses".

In this sense, if i were to stray slightly away from what is offered in the English Advanced and Extension 1 courses, for example by delving into philosophical theories, is it in any way incorrect (as thusly defined from the scope of the course) for me to do so?

Also, if i wasn't to do a genre such as Gothic fiction, post-modern, crime fiction, and so on, would that be neccessarily wrong?

Note that i've developed a solid idea, but these philosophical theories are very interesting, but i'm not entirely sure of what is expected and/or tolerated.

 

[S1M0]

Note that i'm doing a short story by the way.

Not to mention a bump......

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..ANSWER MEEEEE!!

 

[whyjonathan]

It's no problem at all. By no means does your major work have to be directly influenced by the advanced and E1 courses. That part of the syllabus is just trying to say that the other HSC english courses have actually taught you something, quite self-congratulatory of the BOS really.
I think most people retrospectively provide some obligatory link in their reflection statement, though. For example, I wrote a suite of poetry about addiction but linked it to 'In The Wild' (the disconnection with human nature) and very tenuously to 'Individual in Society' (something about aesthetics, i can't even remember).

You can do whatever you want. Having a solid philosophical basis is a good start. have fun!

 

[bringbackshred]

The idea of EE2 is that is supposed to embody some sort of freedom for the composer in what they want to do.

This seems to be a major problem for a lot of the 08 cohort, and I'm not sure why. Do your major work first without worrying about how it links to Advanced or Extension 1. You can come back to it later.

One common misconception is that many students try to relate their works to the content or subject matter of the courses. You don't need to relate it to the subject matter - of course, it is exceptionally handy to have a work that fits into the Crime Fiction genre, for example, but this should not be your primary concern. You can relate it to techniques within various modules, or whatever, but think a little outside the square.

This is what I wrote in my Reflection Statement about it:
"My Major Work has primarily been an extension of my learning in the English Extension 1 course through the ‘Genre’ elective where I have employed a similar investigation technique in my analysis of the Black Metal genre as I have in my analysis of the Crime Fiction genre. By identifying and evaluating the conventions of both genres, I have gained a valuable insight into the way in which composers compose and audiences interpret texts within both genres. In addition, the Preliminary Advanced English unit “Representing Blondes: From Blonde to the Blonde” was an invaluable exercise in the interpretation and analysis of effects stereotypes can impart on their respective subjects upon their realisation."

Looking back, that's terribly written *shoots self*, but it gives you an idea of how it works and the possibilities that are open to you.

 

[S1M0]

I've only recently noticed that people actually responded to my thread.

So thankyou, that is all.

 

[nichhhole]

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