Critical and creative thinking

Critical and creative thinking is integral to the study and creation of texts in English Literary Studies. Students analyse and evaluate issues and ideas presented in texts. In thinking about and creating their own texts, they recognise and develop arguments, use evidence, and draw reasoned conclusions. Students experiment with text structures and language features as they transform and adapt texts for different purposes, contexts, and audiences. Students use critical thinking when they apply their knowledge of language to analyse the purpose, audience, and context, structural and language features, and underlying and unstated assumptions of a range of texts. They investigate ways in which language is used to position individuals and social, cultural, and interest groups. Creative thinking enables students to apply imaginative and inventive strategies in the creation of their own original works.