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The Sydney Jewish Museum provides a vehicle through which the course Rationale can be realized.

English (Standard)- Preliminary and HSC
"The Preliminary and HSC English (Standard) courses provide diverse approaches to texts so that students may become flexible and critical thinkers, capable of appreciating the variety of cultural heritages and differences that make up Australian society."

Areas of Study, Focuses, Texts and Electives: The Syllabus defines an Area of Study as "the exploration of a concept that affects our perceptions of ourselves and our world". The concepts that inform the aims of the SJM have particular applications to the concerns of the Syllabus. SJM staff will work with teachers to ensure that the Museum visit provides opportunities to see the texts studied in their wider applications and specific Syllabus focus.

English (Advanced) Course: Module 3- Elective 3, History and Memory
The Sydney Jewish Museum focus on Holocaust history and its unique resource of guides, who are themselves survivors of the Holocaust, make it a prime resource for study and further exploration of recommended texts. Students are given a first hand experience of the intersection between history and memory as they examine the historical artifacts of the Museum while hearing the personal memories of the survivor guides. This experience will particularly enhance study of the Film: Benigni, Roberto Life is Beautiful, Roadshow, 1999 and Non-Fiction: Baker Mark Raphael, The Fiftieth Gate, Flamingo, 1997 (HSC 2001-2003) . The Fiftieth Gate, Harper Collins, 1997, ISBN 0732258049, is also listed for this Elective for the Higher School Certificate 2004-2005.

Common Content of Standard and Advanced Courses: Area of Study: The Journey: Focus: Inner Journeys: Recommended Film for Higher School Certificate 2004 and 2005: Benigni Roberto, Life is Beautiful, Roadshow, 1999.

English Extension: The Preliminary and HSC English Extension courses enable particular students to "refine their understanding and appreciation of the cultural role and significance of texts." A structured visit to the Sydney Jewish Museum to support response to prescribed and recommended texts and/or student composition of texts will facilitate student achievement of the specified outcomes.

HSC English Extension Course 2 – Submitted Major Work
The Sydney Jewish Museum, its concerns, themes and its philosophical underpinning provide a powerful context for the development of students' Major Work. Education staff can facilitate students' investigation and interviews at the Museum. Please see information on Research Pass for further information about this service.

English as a Second Language (ESL), Preliminary and HSC course requirements also provide opportunities within teacher designed Areas of Study and prescribed texts to enhance student understanding of Australian and other cultures.

Fundamentals of English is a course designed for students who need additional time and assistance to meet the outcomes of English in Stage 6. The flexible delivery of this course provides opportunities for teachers to develop units of study to address students needs and interests. A structured visit to the Sydney Jewish Museum can assist students to develop skills in the Modules of:

• Oral Communication Skills- students undertake a variety of activities designed to develop their oral and aural skills, knowledge and understanding;
• Writing for Study-students undertake a variety of activities designed to develop composing skills, knowledge and understanding
• Investigative Skills- This module develops students' investigative skills using print, electronic and oral texts.