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HSC Extension 1 Outcomes

A student distinguishes and evaluates the values expressed through texts.A student explains different ways of valuing texts.A student composes extended texts.A student develops and delivers sophisticated presentations.

Elective 3: Science Fiction
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Prose Fiction Herbert, Frank, Dune, Hodder/Hachette, 2006, ISBN: 9780340839935 Gibson, William, Neuromancer, Voyager/HarperCollins, 1996, ISBN: 9780006480419 Huxley, Aldous, Brave New World, Vintage/Random House, 2004, ISBN: 9780099458166; or 2008, ISBN: 9780099518471
Film Kubrick, Stanley, 2001: A Space Odyssey, Warner Bros, 1968

In this elective students explore texts that represent a spectrum of imagined worlds.
explore= travel, discover, study, investigate, look-into, un-pack to see whats inside, delve into, seek new knowledge, places and people represent = signify, characterise, denote, stand-in-for, symbolise, be, depict, illustrate, suggest, implyspectrum = range, band, field, gamut, variety, scale, continuumimagined = fictional, imaginary, abstract, unreal, illusory, fantasy, invented, possibleworlds = creations, domains, realms, areas, earths, planets, humanities, biospheres

Developments in science and technology, and their acceptance as progress, are at the core of science fiction.
developments = growths, expansions, advances, changes, improvements, events, experiences, happenings, outcomes, results, proceduresscience = discipline, knowledge, skill, art, learning, objective process, validated proof, substantiated evidencetechnology = machinery, tools, equipment, know-how, gadgets, time-saving devices, energy-saving techniquesacceptance = recognition, approval, tolerance, accession, belief, acknowledgementprogress = development, growth, evolution, advancement, improvement, forge-ahead, move-forward, core = centre, heart, hub, middle, foundation, crux, substance, essence, spirit, gist,

Science fiction texts may challenge the degree of acceptance of science and technology, and provoke controversy and debate about possibilities and the ramifications for humanity.
challenge = test, defy, confront, face, dispute, question, argue, oppose, object-todegree = amount, quantity, level, extent, scale, intensity, provoke = incite, cause, trigger, stir, prompt, bring-about, bait, hassle, aggravatecontroversy = debate, disagreement, argument, conflictdebate = discuss both sides, consider opinions, ponder possible options, weigh-up pros and consramifications = consequences, complications, results, effects, outcomes, implications, difficulties,

These texts present a dynamic range of concerns, styles and textual forms.
dynamic = lively, active, go-ahead, self-motivated, energetic, vibrant, forceful, vigorous, cutting-edgeconcerns = anxieties, worries, affairs, interests, matters, points, items, fears, distressesstyles = language forms and features, film techniques, visual techniques, audio techniques, dramatic techniques, textual forms = prose, poetry, film, play, visual text, sculpture, multi-media, web page etc

Science fiction texts reflect changing contexts and values. They may experiment with aspects of time and challenge and disrupt traditional perspectives on human form, morality, behaviour and power.

In this elective students are required to study at least three of the prescribed texts, as well as other texts of their own choosing. In their responding and composing they explore, analyse, experiment with and critically evaluate their prescribed texts and a range of other examples of this genre.
analyse = examine closely, dissect, find and name the (language, visual, sound ) techniques that have been used in the text, scrutinize, experiment = research, trial, try-out, testcritically = analytically, decisively, diagnostically, significantly, seriously, censoriouslyevaluate = assess, appraise, estimate, value, calculate, weigh-upgenre = type, kind, sort, category, genus

critical evaluation???
Critical evaluation should be more highly valued, and not merely be seen as "nit picking" or negativity. For example, if you are about to fork out a lot of money for a product, you read thereviews first before spending the cash. If you see that there are far more negative reviews outweighing the positive, would you spend all your money? critical evaluation signifies how we critically assess life.

Critics look beyond the fancy packagingand glamorous advertisements. They test where the reality lies in the efficiency and usability of the product.

critically evaluate????

critically evaluate??

They explore the diversity within the science fiction genre in a range of contexts and media.

diversity = variety, assortment, multiplicity, range, mixturecontexts = cultural, social, time - settings, backgrounds, environments, situations, values, beliefs, attitudesmedia = mass media (tv, newspapers, magazines, websites, radio), modes, methods, channels, agents

So what are the pros and cons of the (social, cultural and historical) ideas, characters, events, attitudes, values, and beliefs that are shown (by using certain language forms and features and text-types) in science fiction???