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then offered a series of sample stimuli and questions to answer.
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the Common Module. You will be guided through literary and visual techniques and
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answer questions based on stimulus material and / or unseen texts which relate to
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of specific facets of this complex area.
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knowledge. To assist we have developed a series of activities to increase awareness
improved results.
in the Copyright Act 1968 of Australia and subsequent
Experience’ with questions designed to extend and develop a complete, actionable
amendments, no part of this publication may be reproduced
I wish you all the best in your studies.
The book begins by giving you an introductory understanding of the topic ‘Human
stored in retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by
any means electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or
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mandatory in the course requirements.
otherwise, without the prior permission of the copyright owner.
Studies courses and the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has made it
South Wales. This course is a common module for Advanced, Standard and English
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Texts and Human Experiences for the 2019–23 Higher School Certificate in New
Texts and Human Experiences: A Skills Based Approach to the Common
2018 05 15

This book is explicitly designed to help you in understanding the Common Module:
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INTRODUCTION TO THE COMMON MODULE:

TEXTS AND HUMAN EXPERIENCES

2018 05 15
This book is explicitly designed to help you in understanding the Common Module:
Texts and Human Experiences for the 2019–23 Higher School Certificate in New
South Wales. This course is a common module for Advanced, Standard and English
Studies courses and the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has made it
mandatory in the course requirements.
Bruce Pattinson

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The book begins by giving you an introductory understanding of the topic ‘Human
I wish you all the best in your studies.
Experience’ with questions designed to extend and develop a complete, actionable
knowledge. To assist we have developed a series of activities to increase awareness
improved results.
of specific facets of this complex area.
Module and I hope it will expand your understanding so that this will translate into
exercises as needed. This book will develop your skills and ideas about the Common

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The next section is designed to help prepare you for the type of questions you will
You do not have to use the book from front to back but you can pick and choose
find in the first section of Paper One for the HSC. It will consist of four to five short-
answer questions based on stimulus material and / or unseen texts which relate to
essay are covered as is the development of the opening paragraph.
the Common Module. You will be guided through literary and visual techniques and
texts that could be used to reinforce the key ideas in your set text. The basics of the
then offered a series of sample stimuli and questions to answer.
This section gives both guidance and extended annotated examples of the types of

Finally, we tackle the essay and the use of related textual material. The second
response based on your set text. It may also include stimulus and / or unseen texts.
section of Paper One of the HSC will include a question which requires a sustained
section of Paper One of the HSC will include a question which requires a sustained
response based on your set text. It may also include stimulus and / or unseen texts.
Finally, we tackle the essay and the use of related textual material. The second

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This section gives both guidance and extended annotated examples of the types of
then offered a series of sample stimuli and questions to answer.
texts that could be used to reinforce the key ideas in your set text. The basics of the
the Common Module. You will be guided through literary and visual techniques and
essay are covered as is the development of the opening paragraph.
answer questions based on stimulus material and / or unseen texts which relate to
find in the first section of Paper One for the HSC. It will consist of four to five short-
You do not have to use the book from front to back but you can pick and choose
The next section is designed to help prepare you for the type of questions you will
exercises as needed. This book will develop your skills and ideas about the Common

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Module and I hope it will expand your understanding so that this will translate into
of specific facets of this complex area.
improved results.
knowledge. To assist we have developed a series of activities to increase awareness
Experience’ with questions designed to extend and develop a complete, actionable
I wish you all the best in your studies.
The book begins by giving you an introductory understanding of the topic ‘Human

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mandatory in the course requirements.
Studies courses and the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) has made it
South Wales. This course is a common module for Advanced, Standard and English
Texts and Human Experiences for the 2019–23 Higher School Certificate in New
2018 05 15

This book is explicitly designed to help you in understanding the Common Module:

TEXTS AND HUMAN EXPERIENCES

INTRODUCTION TO THE COMMON MODULE:
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Introductioniii
Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences 1
94 Other Related Texts
What does NESA require for the Common Module? 3
90 The Sustained Response – Paper One Section Two 
Texts and Human Experiences: Vocabulary 5
73 ‘The Short Answers’ – Paper One Section One
Understanding the Common Module 6

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73 Advanced, Standard and English Studies: Common Module
What are Human Experiences? 6
48 Writing Tasks – Improving Your Skills
Defining Human Experiences 7
46 Afterword on Texts and Human Experience
Human Experiences Quotes 12
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Types of Human Experiences 18
39 The Role of Storytelling in Human Experiences
Individual Human Experience 19
36 Problems With Human Behaviour
Physical Experience 21
29 Impact of Human Experiences
Psychological Experience 23
27 Intellectual Experience
Emotional Experience 25
25 Emotional Experience
Intellectual Experience 27

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23 Psychological Experience
Impact of Human Experiences 29
21 Physical Experience
Problems With Human Behaviour 36
19 Individual Human Experience
The Role of Storytelling in Human Experiences 39
18 Types of Human Experiences
The Text as an Experience 44
12 Human Experiences Quotes

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Afterword on Texts and Human Experience 46
7 Defining Human Experiences
Writing Tasks – Improving Your Skills 48
6 What are Human Experiences?
Advanced, Standard and English Studies: Common Module 73
6 Understanding the Common Module
‘The Short Answers’ – Paper One Section One 73
5 Texts and Human Experiences: Vocabulary
The Sustained Response – Paper One Section Two  90
3 What does NESA require for the Common Module?
Other Related Texts 94
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examination.
about your set text and your chosen related text in the first English paper of the HSC
You will also study an additional related text of your own choosing. You must write
Walker, Lucy, Waste Land
and 3 and The Response
 O’Mahoney, Ivan, Go Back to Where You Came From – Series 1, Episodes 1, 2
 Daldry, Stephen, Billy Elliot
 Yousafzai, Malala & Lamb, Christina, I am Malala
Shadow of the Hospital’, ‘The Demon Shark’, ‘Barefoot in the Temple of Art’
Accidents’, ‘Betsy’, ‘Twice on Sundays’, ‘The Wait and the Flow’, ‘In the
 Winton, Tim, The Boy Behind the Curtain Chapters: ‘Havoc: A Life in
 Shakespeare, William, The Merchant of Venice
 Miller, Arthur, The Crucible
 Harrison, Jane, Rainbow’s End
Reverend Samuel Marsden’, ‘William Street’, ‘Beach Burial’
 Slessor, Kenneth ‘Wild Grapes’, ‘Gulliver’, ‘Out of Time’, ‘Vesper-Song of the
‘The Conversation’, ‘Cock Crow’, ‘Amy Caroline’, ‘Canberra Morning’
 Dobson, Rosemary ‘Young Girl at a Window’, ‘Over the Hill’, ‘Summer’s End’,
 Parrett, Favel, Past the Shallows
 Orwell, George, Nineteen Eighty-Four
 Lohrey, Amanda, Vertigo
 Doerr, Anthony, All the Light We Cannot See
Specifically you will look at one set text from the following list:
techniques a composer uses to represent his / her messages and shape meaning.
how they deliver these ideas. This means you will be looking closely at the
not only to investigate the ideas they represent about human experiences but also
short texts that are related to the idea of human experiences. You will analyse texts
In the Common Module you will be analysing one prescribed text and a range of
it is about how you see and interpret material and engage with it.
collective human experiences. There are no right or wrong answers in this module –
English courses. Remember you will be learning how texts reveal individual and
compulsory to study this topic as prescribed by NESA and it is common to all three
The Common Module set for the 2019–23 HSC is Texts and Human Experiences. It is
What is the Common Module?
Texts and Human Experiences
Common Module:
Common Module:
Texts and Human Experiences
What is the Common Module?
The Common Module set for the 2019–23 HSC is Texts and Human Experiences. It is
compulsory to study this topic as prescribed by NESA and it is common to all three
 English courses. Remember you will be learning how texts reveal individual and
collective human experiences. There are no right or wrong answers in this module –
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it is about how you see and interpret material and engage with it.
In the Common Module you will be analysing one prescribed text and a range of
short texts that are related to the idea of human experiences. You will analyse texts
not only to investigate the ideas they represent about human experiences but also
how they deliver these ideas. This means you will be looking closely at the
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techniques a composer uses to represent his / her messages and shape meaning.
Specifically you will look at one set text from the following list:
 Doerr, Anthony, All the Light We Cannot See
 Lohrey, Amanda, Vertigo
 Orwell, George, Nineteen Eighty-Four
 Parrett, Favel, Past the Shallows
 Dobson, Rosemary ‘Young Girl at a Window’, ‘Over the Hill’, ‘Summer’s End’,
‘The Conversation’, ‘Cock Crow’, ‘Amy Caroline’, ‘Canberra Morning’
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 Slessor, Kenneth ‘Wild Grapes’, ‘Gulliver’, ‘Out of Time’, ‘Vesper-Song of the
Reverend Samuel Marsden’, ‘William Street’, ‘Beach Burial’
 Harrison, Jane, Rainbow’s End
 Miller, Arthur, The Crucible
 Shakespeare, William, The Merchant of Venice
 Winton, Tim, The Boy Behind the Curtain Chapters: ‘Havoc: A Life in
Accidents’, ‘Betsy’, ‘Twice on Sundays’, ‘The Wait and the Flow’, ‘In the
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Shadow of the Hospital’, ‘The Demon Shark’, ‘Barefoot in the Temple of Art’
 Yousafzai, Malala & Lamb, Christina, I am Malala
 Daldry, Stephen, Billy Elliot
 O’Mahoney, Ivan, Go Back to Where You Came From – Series 1, Episodes 1, 2
and 3 and The Response
 Walker, Lucy, Waste Land
You will also study an additional related text of your own choosing. You must write
about your set text and your chosen related text in the first English paper of the HSC
examination.
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In your own words describe what you are required to do in the Common
Module: Texts and Human Experiences to meet the requirements of the
course.
that you can develop these ideas later.
are reading for a purpose and should make notes and highlight ideas as you read so
step in handling the textual material within the guidelines required — remember you
can be downloaded in Word or Adobe. Understanding this document is an important
recommend that you read the complete document which is on the NESA website and
experience carefully so we can adequately respond in these ways. I would
If this is what is required by NESA we need to examine the concept of human
analyse language and express a personal perspective about a text.
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further develop skills in using metalanguage, correct grammar and syntax to
evaluative language to make informed judgements about texts; and
communicate ideas using figurative language to express universal themes and
language elements;
examine how different modes and media use visual, verbal and/or digital
texts;
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repertoire of skills in comprehending, interpreting and analysing complex
by responding and composing throughout the module, further develop a
connections between themselves, the world of the text and their wider world;
select one related text and draw from personal experience to make
form shape meaning;
example context, purpose, structure, stylistic and grammatical features, and
Which text are you studying? What type of text is it?
make increasingly informed judgements about how aspects of these texts, for
illuminated in texts;
opportunities to further explore representations of human experiences
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study one prescribed text and a range of short texts that provide rich
considered response to texts;
various literary devices, language concepts, modes and media to formulate a
by responding to a range of texts, further develop skills and confidence using
reflect particular lives and cultures;
List THREE Other Related Texts that you can use as resources. To help you
may also consider the role of storytelling throughout time to express and
we have included an annotated list of a variety of texts at the end of this
personally;
workbook as a starting point.
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see the world differently, to challenge assumptions, ignite new ideas or reflect
inconsistencies in human behaviour and motivations, inviting the responder to
explore how texts may give insight into the anomalies, paradoxes and
modes and media;
used to shape these representations in a range of texts in a variety of forms,
appreciate, explore, interpret, analyse and evaluate the ways language is
or arising from, these experiences;
examine how texts represent human qualities and emotions associated with,
human experiences;
deepen their understanding of how texts represent individual and collective
states that students:
The NESA documentation of the Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences
What does NESA require for the Common Module?
Texts and Human Experiences: 2 Bruce Pattinson
A Skills Based Approach to the Common Module
© Five Senses Education Pty Ltd
© Five Senses Education Pty Ltd A Skills Based Approach to the Common Module
Bruce Pattinson 2 Texts and Human Experiences:
What does NESA require for the Common Module?
The NESA documentation of the Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences
states that students:
 deepen their understanding of how texts represent individual and collective
human experiences;
 examine how texts represent human qualities and emotions associated with,
or arising from, these experiences;
 appreciate, explore, interpret, analyse and evaluate the ways language is
used to shape these representations in a range of texts in a variety of forms,

modes and media;
  explore how texts may give insight into the anomalies, paradoxes and
inconsistencies in human behaviour and motivations, inviting the responder to
 see the world differently, to challenge assumptions, ignite new ideas or reflect
workbook as a starting point.
personally;
we have included an annotated list of a variety of texts at the end of this
 may also consider the role of storytelling throughout time to express and
List THREE Other Related Texts that you can use as resources. To help you
 reflect particular lives and cultures;
 by responding to a range of texts, further develop skills and confidence using
 various literary devices, language concepts, modes and media to formulate a
considered response to texts;
 study one prescribed text and a range of short texts that provide rich
 opportunities to further explore representations of human experiences
illuminated in texts;
 make increasingly informed judgements about how aspects of these texts, for
Which text are you studying? What type of text is it?
example context, purpose, structure, stylistic and grammatical features, and

form shape meaning;
 select one related text and draw from personal experience to make
 connections between themselves, the world of the text and their wider world;
 by responding and composing throughout the module, further develop a
 repertoire of skills in comprehending, interpreting and analysing complex
texts;
 examine how different modes and media use visual, verbal and/or digital
language elements;
  communicate ideas using figurative language to express universal themes and
evaluative language to make informed judgements about texts; and
 further develop skills in using metalanguage, correct grammar and syntax to
 analyse language and express a personal perspective about a text.
 If this is what is required by NESA we need to examine the concept of human
experience carefully so we can adequately respond in these ways. I would
 recommend that you read the complete document which is on the NESA website and
can be downloaded in Word or Adobe. Understanding this document is an important
step in handling the textual material within the guidelines required — remember you
are reading for a purpose and should make notes and highlight ideas as you read so
that you can develop these ideas later.
course.
Module: Texts and Human Experiences to meet the requirements of the
In your own words describe what you are required to do in the Common
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Bruce Pattinson 3 Texts and Human Experiences:
In your own words describe what you are required to do in the Common
Module: Texts and Human Experiences to meet the requirements of the
course.
that you can develop these ideas later.
are reading for a purpose and should make notes and highlight ideas as you read so
step in handling the textual material within the guidelines required — remember you
can be downloaded in Word or Adobe. Understanding this document is an important
recommend that you read the complete document which is on the NESA website and
experience carefully so we can adequately respond in these ways. I would
If this is what is required by NESA we need to examine the concept of human
analyse language and express a personal perspective about a text.
further develop skills in using metalanguage, correct grammar and syntax to
evaluative language to make informed judgements about texts; and
communicate ideas using figurative language to express universal themes and
language elements;
examine how different modes and media use visual, verbal and/or digital
texts;
repertoire of skills in comprehending, interpreting and analysing complex
by responding and composing throughout the module, further develop a
connections between themselves, the world of the text and their wider world;
select one related text and draw from personal experience to make
form shape meaning;
example context, purpose, structure, stylistic and grammatical features, and
Which text are you studying? What type of text is it?
make increasingly informed judgements about how aspects of these texts, for
illuminated in texts;
opportunities to further explore representations of human experiences
study one prescribed text and a range of short texts that provide rich
considered response to texts;
various literary devices, language concepts, modes and media to formulate a
by responding to a range of texts, further develop skills and confidence using
reflect particular lives and cultures;
List THREE Other Related Texts that you can use as resources. To help you
may also consider the role of storytelling throughout time to express and
we have included an annotated list of a variety of texts at the end of this
personally;
workbook as a starting point.
see the world differently, to challenge assumptions, ignite new ideas or reflect
inconsistencies in human behaviour and motivations, inviting the responder to
explore how texts may give insight into the anomalies, paradoxes and
modes and media;
used to shape these representations in a range of texts in a variety of forms,
appreciate, explore, interpret, analyse and evaluate the ways language is
or arising from, these experiences;
examine how texts represent human qualities and emotions associated with,
human experiences;
deepen their understanding of how texts represent individual and collective
states that students:
The NESA documentation of the Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences
What does NESA require for the Common Module?
6
What does NESA require for the Common Module?
The NESA documentation of the Common Module: Texts and Human Experiences
states that students:
 deepen their understanding of how texts represent individual and collective
human experiences;
 examine how texts represent human qualities and emotions associated with,
or arising from, these experiences;
 appreciate, explore, interpret, analyse and evaluate the ways language is
used to shape these representations in a range of texts in a variety of forms,
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
modes and media;
  explore how texts may give insight into the anomalies, paradoxes and
inconsistencies in human behaviour and motivations, inviting the responder to
 see the world differently, to challenge assumptions, ignite new ideas or reflect
workbook as a starting point.
personally;
we have included an annotated list of a variety of texts at the end of this
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 may also consider the role of storytelling throughout time to express and
List THREE Other Related Texts that you can use as resources. To help you
 reflect particular lives and cultures;
 by responding to a range of texts, further develop skills and confidence using
 various literary devices, language concepts, modes and media to formulate a
considered response to texts;
 study one prescribed text and a range of short texts that provide rich
 opportunities to further explore representations of human experiences
illuminated in texts;
 make increasingly informed judgements about how aspects of these texts, for
Which text are you studying? What type of text is it?
example context, purpose, structure, stylistic and grammatical features, and
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
form shape meaning;
 select one related text and draw from personal experience to make
 connections between themselves, the world of the text and their wider world;
 by responding and composing throughout the module, further develop a
 repertoire of skills in comprehending, interpreting and analysing complex
texts;
 examine how different modes and media use visual, verbal and/or digital
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language elements;
  communicate ideas using figurative language to express universal themes and
evaluative language to make informed judgements about texts; and
 further develop skills in using metalanguage, correct grammar and syntax to
 analyse language and express a personal perspective about a text.
 If this is what is required by NESA we need to examine the concept of human
experience carefully so we can adequately respond in these ways. I would
 recommend that you read the complete document which is on the NESA website and
can be downloaded in Word or Adobe. Understanding this document is an important
step in handling the textual material within the guidelines required — remember you
are reading for a purpose and should make notes and highlight ideas as you read so
that you can develop these ideas later.
course.
Module: Texts and Human Experiences to meet the requirements of the
In your own words describe what you are required to do in the Common
Texts and Human Experiences: 3 Bruce Pattinson
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Find the English Stage 6 Prescriptions 2019–2023 document on the NESA Texts and Human Experiences: Vocabulary
website and download it. Write the URL below.
The terminologies listed are words you need to be familiar with. You should read the
perspective metalanguage list carefully and if you are unfamiliar with the word and its meaning find the
meaning of the word and how it is used. Some words are defined in the English
Syllabus which can be found online at the NESA website while the others can be
universal themes media

figurative mode found in any online dictionary. Try to find the meaning in your own words and be
mindful of the context — some words have subtle changes in meaning depending on
In your own words write what you think you need to do to be confident in
repertoire form the context.
completing Paper One successfully. What are some of the skills required?
General Terms

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grammatical features evaluate

stylistic features analyse individual paradoxes

structure interpret collective
develop your skills in that area. inconsistencies
List ONE area of weakness you think you might have and how you can

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purpose explore human qualities behaviour
context appreciate emotions motivation
reflect represent anomalies assumptions
responder texts

English Terminology English Terminology

texts responder
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assumptions anomalies represent reflect
motivation emotions appreciate context
behaviour human qualities explore purpose
List ONE area of weakness you think you might have and how you can
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develop your skills in that area. inconsistencies collective interpret structure

paradoxes individual analyse stylistic features
General Terms evaluate grammatical features
completing Paper One successfully. What are some of the skills required?
the context. form repertoire
In your own words write what you think you need to do to be confident in
mindful of the context — some words have subtle changes in meaning depending on
found in any online dictionary. Try to find the meaning in your own words and be mode figurative

media universal themes

Syllabus which can be found online at the NESA website while the others can be
meaning of the word and how it is used. Some words are defined in the English
list carefully and if you are unfamiliar with the word and its meaning find the metalanguage perspective
The terminologies listed are words you need to be familiar with. You should read the
website and download it. Write the URL below.
Texts and Human Experiences: Vocabulary Find the English Stage 6 Prescriptions 2019–2023 document on the NESA
Texts and Human Experiences: 4 Bruce Pattinson
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© Five Senses Education Pty Ltd 9
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Bruce Pattinson 5 Texts and Human Experiences:

Find the English Stage 6 Prescriptions 2019–2023 document on the NESA Texts and Human Experiences: Vocabulary
website and download it. Write the URL below.
The terminologies listed are words you need to be familiar with. You should read the
perspective metalanguage list carefully and if you are unfamiliar with the word and its meaning find the
meaning of the word and how it is used. Some words are defined in the English
Syllabus which can be found online at the NESA website while the others can be
universal themes media

figurative mode found in any online dictionary. Try to find the meaning in your own words and be
mindful of the context — some words have subtle changes in meaning depending on
In your own words write what you think you need to do to be confident in
repertoire form the context.
completing Paper One successfully. What are some of the skills required?
General Terms

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grammatical features evaluate

stylistic features analyse individual paradoxes

structure interpret collective
develop your skills in that area. inconsistencies
List ONE area of weakness you think you might have and how you can

PL
purpose explore human qualities behaviour
context appreciate emotions motivation
reflect represent anomalies assumptions
responder texts

English Terminology English Terminology

texts responder

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assumptions anomalies represent reflect
motivation emotions appreciate context
behaviour human qualities explore purpose
List ONE area of weakness you think you might have and how you can

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develop your skills in that area. inconsistencies collective interpret structure
paradoxes individual analyse stylistic features
General Terms evaluate grammatical features
completing Paper One successfully. What are some of the skills required?
the context. form repertoire
In your own words write what you think you need to do to be confident in
mindful of the context — some words have subtle changes in meaning depending on
found in any online dictionary. Try to find the meaning in your own words and be mode figurative

media universal themes

Syllabus which can be found online at the NESA website while the others can be
meaning of the word and how it is used. Some words are defined in the English
list carefully and if you are unfamiliar with the word and its meaning find the metalanguage perspective
The terminologies listed are words you need to be familiar with. You should read the
website and download it. Write the URL below.
Texts and Human Experiences: Vocabulary Find the English Stage 6 Prescriptions 2019–2023 document on the NESA
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upheavals in society, with violent reactions while other changes brought through
Think historically about how people have reacted to change. It can cause great
What are Human Experiences?
bring.
always met with excitement and often trepidation as to what change they might
The concept of Human Experiences is at the heart of the Common Module.
people, groups, cultures and nations over past millennia. New experiences are
so vast. The search for the 'new experience' has driven much of the development of
Human Experiences are experiences of individuals or a group of people (eg a family,
applicable to our study in some shape or form, as the range of human experiences is
society, or nation) in life. There are a very wide range of human experiences which
Obviously there are a number of definitions according to context, but all are
include but go beyond this list:
 feelings or reactions (momentary
Defining Human Experiences
shared across cultures.
often inform, warn and teach across entire cultural groups and many stories are
Now let’s attempt to define what human experiences are and shape them into a
and these shared experiences form part of our cultural heritage. These experiences
more coherent and easily understood framework so we can begin our investigation
Experiences are widespread and often shared: this is why people tell their stories
at a basic level of understanding before moving into more complex analysis and
looking at how the texts illuminate our understanding of the term.
experience and ability.
Dictionary.com defines the term experience as:
person’s problem is another’s challenge depending on perspective, skill set, previous
...we are a combination of different experiences and each has a varying impact. One
noun
saves millions of people. We need to note that the module asks for ‘experiences’

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or regains faith in God. 1. a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something:
experience the wonder of medicine with a new vaccine for a deadly disease that
or long term): love, hate, anger,
8. experience religion; to undergo a spiritual conversion by which one gains be a war that is a negative experience on a whole population while we may
joy, fear, disgust Idioms 2. the process or fact of personally observing, encountering, or undergoing
vary greatly in their impact on individuals, groups and countries. One example might
something:
 key milestones or stages: birth, something new and dramatic which offers challenges and rewards. Experiences can
childhood, adulthood, marriage, 3. the observing, encountering, or undergoing of things generally as
something we have each day whether a mundane experience that is repetitive or

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7. to learn by experience.
divorce, death they occur in the course of time:
The word experience seems innately connected to the human condition and it is
 culture, belonging and identity to experience nausea. to learn from experience; the range of human experience.
 conformity and rebellion 6. to have experience of; meet with; undergo; feel: regular events such as walking, eating, singing, dancing, discussing ideas.
4. knowledge or practical wisdom gained from what one has observed,

 innocence and guilt, justice verb (used with object), experienced, experiencing.
encountered, or undergone:
extreme events such as an earthquake, avalanche, tsuanami 
 freedom and repression a man of experience.
religious faith or belief 
 education, vocation, work, sport, leisure
perceived, understood, and remembered. opposition to an idea, cause, political system 
 attraction to a person, idea, group or cause
5. Philosophy. the totality of the cognitions given by perception; all that is 5. Philosophy. the totality of the cognitions given by perception; all that is
attraction to a person, idea, group or cause 
 opposition to an idea, cause, political system perceived, understood, and remembered.
education, vocation, work, sport, leisure 
 religious faith or belief
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a man of experience. freedom and repression 
 extreme events such as an earthquake, avalanche, tsuanami
encountered, or undergone:
4. knowledge or practical wisdom gained from what one has observed, verb (used with object), experienced, experiencing.
innocence and guilt, justice 
 regular events such as walking, eating, singing, dancing, discussing ideas. 6. to have experience of; meet with; undergo; feel:
conformity and rebellion 
to learn from experience; the range of human experience. to experience nausea.
culture, belonging and identity 
The word experience seems innately connected to the human condition and it is
they occur in the course of time: divorce, death
7. to learn by experience.
something we have each day whether a mundane experience that is repetitive or
3. the observing, encountering, or undergoing of things generally as childhood, adulthood, marriage,
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something new and dramatic which offers challenges and rewards. Experiences can
something:
vary greatly in their impact on individuals, groups and countries. One example might
2. the process or fact of personally observing, encountering, or undergoing
be a war that is a negative experience on a whole population while we may
experience the wonder of medicine with a new vaccine for a deadly disease that
1. a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something:
saves millions of people. We need to note that the module asks for ‘experiences’ noun
...we are a combination of different experiences and each has a varying impact. One
person’s problem is another’s challenge depending on perspective, skill set, previous
Dictionary.com defines the term experience as:
experience and ability.
looking at how the texts illuminate our understanding of the term.
at a basic level of understanding before moving into more complex analysis and
Experiences are widespread and often shared: this is why people tell their stories
more coherent and easily understood framework so we can begin our investigation
and these shared experiences form part of our cultural heritage. These experiences
Now let’s attempt to define what human experiences are and shape them into a
often inform, warn and teach across entire cultural groups and many stories are
shared across cultures.
Defining Human Experiences
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 key milestones or stages: birth,
Idioms joy, fear, disgust
8. experience religion; to undergo a spiritual conversion by which one gains
or long term): love, hate, anger,
or regains faith in God.
 feelings or reactions (momentary
include but go beyond this list:
Obviously there are a number of definitions according to context, but all are
society, or nation) in life. There are a very wide range of human experiences which
applicable to our study in some shape or form, as the range of human experiences is
Human Experiences are experiences of individuals or a group of people (eg a family,
so vast. The search for the 'new experience' has driven much of the development of
people, groups, cultures and nations over past millennia. New experiences are
The concept of Human Experiences is at the heart of the Common Module.
always met with excitement and often trepidation as to what change they might
bring.
What are Human Experiences?
Think historically about how people have reacted to change. It can cause great
upheavals in society, with violent reactions while other changes brought through
Understanding the Common Module
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upheavals in society, with violent reactions while other changes brought through
Think historically about how people have reacted to change. It can cause great
What are Human Experiences?
bring.
always met with excitement and often trepidation as to what change they might
The concept of Human Experiences is at the heart of the Common Module.
people, groups, cultures and nations over past millennia. New experiences are
so vast. The search for the 'new experience' has driven much of the development of
Human Experiences are experiences of individuals or a group of people (eg a family,
applicable to our study in some shape or form, as the range of human experiences is
society, or nation) in life. There are a very wide range of human experiences which
Obviously there are a number of definitions according to context, but all are
include but go beyond this list:
 feelings or reactions (momentary
Defining Human Experiences
shared across cultures.
often inform, warn and teach across entire cultural groups and many stories are
Now let’s attempt to define what human experiences are and shape them into a
and these shared experiences form part of our cultural heritage. These experiences
more coherent and easily understood framework so we can begin our investigation
Experiences are widespread and often shared: this is why people tell their stories
at a basic level of understanding before moving into more complex analysis and
looking at how the texts illuminate our understanding of the term.
experience and ability.
Dictionary.com defines the term experience as:
person’s problem is another’s challenge depending on perspective, skill set, previous
...we are a combination of different experiences and each has a varying impact. One
noun
saves millions of people. We need to note that the module asks for ‘experiences’

E
or regains faith in God. 1. a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something:
experience the wonder of medicine with a new vaccine for a deadly disease that
or long term): love, hate, anger,
8. experience religion; to undergo a spiritual conversion by which one gains be a war that is a negative experience on a whole population while we may
joy, fear, disgust Idioms 2. the process or fact of personally observing, encountering, or undergoing
vary greatly in their impact on individuals, groups and countries. One example might
something:
 key milestones or stages: birth, something new and dramatic which offers challenges and rewards. Experiences can
childhood, adulthood, marriage, 3. the observing, encountering, or undergoing of things generally as
something we have each day whether a mundane experience that is repetitive or

PL
7. to learn by experience.
divorce, death they occur in the course of time:
The word experience seems innately connected to the human condition and it is
 culture, belonging and identity to experience nausea. to learn from experience; the range of human experience.
 conformity and rebellion 6. to have experience of; meet with; undergo; feel: regular events such as walking, eating, singing, dancing, discussing ideas.
4. knowledge or practical wisdom gained from what one has observed,

 innocence and guilt, justiceverb (used with object), experienced, experiencing.
encountered, or undergone:
extreme events such as an earthquake, avalanche, tsuanami 
 freedom and repression a man of experience.
religious faith or belief 
 education, vocation, work, sport, leisure
perceived, understood, and remembered. opposition to an idea, cause, political system 
 attraction to a person, idea, group or cause
5. Philosophy. the totality of the cognitions given by perception; all that is 5. Philosophy. the totality of the cognitions given by perception; all that is
attraction to a person, idea, group or cause 
 opposition to an idea, cause, political system perceived, understood, and remembered.
education, vocation, work, sport, leisure 
 religious faith or belief

M
a man of experience. freedom and repression 
 extreme events such as an earthquake, avalanche, tsuanami
encountered, or undergone:
4. knowledge or practical wisdom gained from what one has observed, verb (used with object), experienced, experiencing.
innocence and guilt, justice 
 regular events such as walking, eating, singing, dancing, discussing ideas. 6. to have experience of; meet with; undergo; feel:
conformity and rebellion 
to learn from experience; the range of human experience. to experience nausea.
culture, belonging and identity 
The word experience seems innately connected to the human condition and it is
they occur in the course of time: divorce, death
7. to learn by experience.
something we have each day whether a mundane experience that is repetitive or
3. the observing, encountering, or undergoing of things generally as childhood, adulthood, marriage,

SA
something new and dramatic which offers challenges and rewards. Experiences can  key milestones or stages: birth,
something:
vary greatly in their impact on individuals, groups and countries. One example might
2. the process or fact of personally observing, encountering, or undergoing Idioms joy, fear, disgust
be a war that is a negative experience on a whole population while we may 8. experience religion; to undergo a spiritual conversion by which one gains
or long term): love, hate, anger,
experience the wonder of medicine with a new vaccine for a deadly disease that
1. a particular instance of personally encountering or undergoing something: or regains faith in God.
 feelings or reactions (momentary
saves millions of people. We need to note that the module asks for ‘experiences’ noun include but go beyond this list:
...we are a combination of different experiences and each has a varying impact. One Obviously there are a number of definitions according to context, but all are
society, or nation) in life. There are a very wide range of human experiences which
person’s problem is another’s challenge depending on perspective, skill set, previous applicable to our study in some shape or form, as the range of human experiences is
Dictionary.com defines the term experience as:
Human Experiences are experiences of individuals or a group of people (eg a family,
experience and ability. so vast. The search for the 'new experience' has driven much of the development of
people, groups, cultures and nations over past millennia. New experiences are
looking at how the texts illuminate our understanding of the term.
The concept of Human Experiences is at the heart of the Common Module.
always met with excitement and often trepidation as to what change they might
at a basic level of understanding before moving into more complex analysis and
Experiences are widespread and often shared: this is why people tell their stories
bring.
more coherent and easily understood framework so we can begin our investigation
and these shared experiences form part of our cultural heritage. These experiences
Now let’s attempt to define what human experiences are and shape them into a What are Human Experiences?
often inform, warn and teach across entire cultural groups and many stories are Think historically about how people have reacted to change. It can cause great
shared across cultures. upheavals in society, with violent reactions while other changes brought through
Defining Human Experiences Understanding the Common Module
Texts and Human Experiences: 7 Bruce Pattinson
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various experiences are welcomed and may change how people live and The whole aim of this Common Module is to examine the text closely but also relate
comprehend the world. Experiences affect us emotionally in many cases rather than
you so that you can relate empathetically with them. it to the concept of human experiences and decide how examining it in this way
logically and when we deal emotionally behaviours become unpredictable. This enables us to better understand both the text and the concept of humanity.
recommend that you find examples of texts that link but also personally appeal to
causes the paradoxes, anomalies and inconsistencies mentioned in the rubric. If we
were logical beings the world would be an easier place.
for other related material that links to Texts and Human Experiences. We
It is important that you unpack what each text you study shows you about human
personally engage you and that is fine. This is especially so when you begin to look
experiences and what ideas / themes arise from those experiences. Formulate your
These definitions all point to the fact that the memory is the key to experience. The
experience that is significant either positively or negatively. Some texts may not
own ideas about the text.
experience is stored in memory and drawn upon when the circumstances are
need to be addressed.
will be enjoyed or offer a human
repeated or closely mimicked so we can deal with them – hopefully better than on
that rocks your world. There can be a more opaque side to any experience that may
That is not to say that every text Read the NESA Stage 6 document called English Stage 6: Annotations of selected
the initial experience.
bereavement, a car accident, an unwelcome relationship or something totally bizarre
apply that is the crucial aspect. texts prescribed for the Higher School Certificate 2019-23 for the set text you are
experiences do not have to be positive. You might experience a huge problem, a
we take away from the text and studying. This document offers insights into the way each particular text should be
Experiences can come in many ways and the synonyms listed below for experience
and examine how they can impact. It is also important to remember that

E
help us to understand the concept even further. They assist in defining how an
experience in itself but it is what examined by outlining key ideas and areas for clarification.
as humans, want to experience. Now we will look at some examples of experiences
experience can arise:
and enjoying any text is an around this concept, and also shows how important it is in the human psyche. We,
These synonyms show partly the vast array of words that our language has created
and their wider world.’ Examining Go back to the list of words on page 9 as these show you the types of experiences
Synonyms
themselves, the world of the text and effects that you will be studying. If you didn’t find the meanings of these words
http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/experience?s=t
then – do it now. This is one of the key elements to understanding what you study

PL
make connections between
actions understanding judgment
their own ‘personal experience to and how to convey that information effectively.
background wisdom observation
inwardness training
contacts acquaintances perspicacity
Students can also think about intimacy struggle
involvement actuality practicality Human experiences and ways of experiencing vary due to individual circumstance
forebearance familiarity skill
know-how caution proofs
preconceived ideas that make it more difficult for this to happen. and these experiences can change many things about individual lives, communities
worldliness exposures sense
maturity combat savoir-faire
trials existences reality
challenge and confront how we view the human experience or we may have and the world. When we examine the concept of human experience in relation to a
participation doings seasonings
strife evidence practice
experiencing the text itself may change us and how we view things. The text may text, we need to examine the assumptions or biases we bring to it as well as how
patience empiricism sophistication
sophistication empiricism patience
text, we need to examine the assumptions or biases we bring to it as well as how experiencing the text itself may change us and how we view things. The text may
practice evidence strife
seasonings doings participation
and the world. When we examine the concept of human experience in relation to a challenge and confront how we view the human experience or we may have
reality existences trials
savoir-faire combat maturity
M
sense exposures worldliness
and these experiences can change many things about individual lives, communities preconceived ideas that make it more difficult for this to happen.
proofs caution know-how
skill familiarity forebearance
Human experiences and ways of experiencing vary due to individual circumstance practicality actuality involvement
struggle intimacy Students can also think about
perspicacity acquaintances contacts
training inwardness
observation wisdom background
and how to convey that information effectively. their own ‘personal experience to
judgment understanding actions
then – do it now. This is one of the key elements to understanding what you study make connections between
http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/experience?s=t
and effects that you will be studying. If you didn’t find the meanings of these words themselves, the world of the text
SA

Go back to the list of words on page 9 as these show you the types of experiences
These synonyms show partly the vast array of words that our language has created
around this concept, and also shows how important it is in the human psyche. We,
as humans, want to experience. Now we will look at some examples of experiences
examined by outlining key ideas and areas for clarification.
and examine how they can impact. It is also important to remember that
studying. This document offers insights into the way each particular text should be
experiences do not have to be positive. You might experience a huge problem, a
texts prescribed for the Higher School Certificate 2019-23 for the set text you are
bereavement, a car accident, an unwelcome relationship or something totally bizarre
Read the NESA Stage 6 document called English Stage 6: Annotations of selected
that rocks your world. There can be a more opaque side to any experience that may
need to be addressed.
own ideas about the text.
experiences and what ideas / themes arise from those experiences. Formulate your
It is important that you unpack what each text you study shows you about human
enables us to better understand both the text and the concept of humanity.
it to the concept of human experiences and decide how examining it in this way
The whole aim of this Common Module is to examine the text closely but also relate
Texts and Human Experiences: 8 Bruce Pattinson
A Skills Based Approach to the Common Module © Five Senses Education Pty 12
Ltd
Synonyms
and their wider world.’ Examining
and enjoying any text is an
experience can arise:
experience in itself but it is what
help us to understand the concept even further. They assist in defining how an
Experiences can come in many ways and the synonyms listed below for experience
we take away from the text and
apply that is the crucial aspect.
the initial experience.
That is not to say that every text
repeated or closely mimicked so we can deal with them – hopefully better than on
will be enjoyed or offer a human
experience is stored in memory and drawn upon when the circumstances are
experience that is significant either positively or negatively. Some texts may not
These definitions all point to the fact that the memory is the key to experience. The
personally engage you and that is fine. This is especially so when you begin to look
for other related material that links to Texts and Human Experiences. We
were logical beings the world would be an easier place.
causes the paradoxes, anomalies and inconsistencies mentioned in the rubric. If we
recommend that you find examples of texts that link but also personally appeal to
logically and when we deal emotionally behaviours become unpredictable. This
you so that you can relate empathetically with them.
comprehend the world. Experiences affect us emotionally in many cases rather than
various experiences are welcomed and may change how people live and
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various experiences are welcomed and may change how people live and The whole aim of this Common Module is to examine the text closely but also relate
comprehend the world. Experiences affect us emotionally in many cases rather than
you so that you can relate empathetically with them. it to the concept of human experiences and decide how examining it in this way
logically and when we deal emotionally behaviours become unpredictable. This enables us to better understand both the text and the concept of humanity.
recommend that you find examples of texts that link but also personally appeal to
causes the paradoxes, anomalies and inconsistencies mentioned in the rubric. If we
were logical beings the world would be an easier place.
for other related material that links to Texts and Human Experiences. We
It is important that you unpack what each text you study shows you about human
personally engage you and that is fine. This is especially so when you begin to look
experiences and what ideas / themes arise from those experiences. Formulate your
These definitions all point to the fact that the memory is the key to experience. The
experience that is significant either positively or negatively. Some texts may not
own ideas about the text.
experience is stored in memory and drawn upon when the circumstances are
need to be addressed.
will be enjoyed or offer a human
repeated or closely mimicked so we can deal with them – hopefully better than on
that rocks your world. There can be a more opaque side to any experience that may
That is not to say that every text Read the NESA Stage 6 document called English Stage 6: Annotations of selected
the initial experience.
bereavement, a car accident, an unwelcome relationship or something totally bizarre
apply that is the crucial aspect. texts prescribed for the Higher School Certificate 2019-23 for the set text you are
experiences do not have to be positive. You might experience a huge problem, a
we take away from the text and studying. This document offers insights into the way each particular text should be
Experiences can come in many ways and the synonyms listed below for experience
and examine how they can impact. It is also important to remember that

E
help us to understand the concept even further. They assist in defining how an
experience in itself but it is what examined by outlining key ideas and areas for clarification.
as humans, want to experience. Now we will look at some examples of experiences
experience can arise:
and enjoying any text is an around this concept, and also shows how important it is in the human psyche. We,
These synonyms show partly the vast array of words that our language has created
and their wider world.’ Examining Go back to the list of words on page 9 as these show you the types of experiences
Synonyms
themselves, the world of the text and effects that you will be studying. If you didn’t find the meanings of these words
http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/experience?s=t
then – do it now. This is one of the key elements to understanding what you study

PL
make connections between
actions understanding judgment
their own ‘personal experience to and how to convey that information effectively.
background wisdom observation
inwardness training
contacts acquaintances perspicacity
Students can also think about intimacy struggle
involvement actuality practicality Human experiences and ways of experiencing vary due to individual circumstance
forebearance familiarity skill
know-how caution proofs
preconceived ideas that make it more difficult for this to happen. and these experiences can change many things about individual lives, communities
worldliness exposures sense
maturity combat savoir-faire
trials existences reality
challenge and confront how we view the human experience or we may have and the world. When we examine the concept of human experience in relation to a
participation doings seasonings
strife evidence practice
experiencing the text itself may change us and how we view things. The text may text, we need to examine the assumptions or biases we bring to it as well as how
patience empiricism sophistication
sophistication empiricism patience
text, we need to examine the assumptions or biases we bring to it as well as how experiencing the text itself may change us and how we view things. The text may
practice evidence strife
seasonings doings participation
and the world. When we examine the concept of human experience in relation to a challenge and confront how we view the human experience or we may have
reality existences trials
savoir-faire combat maturity

M
sense exposures worldliness
and these experiences can change many things about individual lives, communities preconceived ideas that make it more difficult for this to happen.
proofs caution know-how
skill familiarity forebearance
Human experiences and ways of experiencing vary due to individual circumstance practicality actuality involvement
struggle intimacy Students can also think about
perspicacity acquaintances contacts
training inwardness
observation wisdom background
and how to convey that information effectively. their own ‘personal experience to
judgment understanding actions
then – do it now. This is one of the key elements to understanding what you study make connections between
http://www.thesaurus.com/browse/experience?s=t
and effects that you will be studying. If you didn’t find the meanings of these words themselves, the world of the text

SA
Go back to the list of words on page 9 as these show you the types of experiences
These synonyms show partly the vast array of words that our language has created
around this concept, and also shows how important it is in the human psyche. We,
as humans, want to experience. Now we will look at some examples of experiences
examined by outlining key ideas and areas for clarification.
and examine how they can impact. It is also important to remember that
studying. This document offers insights into the way each particular text should be
experiences do not have to be positive. You might experience a huge problem, a
texts prescribed for the Higher School Certificate 2019-23 for the set text you are
bereavement, a car accident, an unwelcome relationship or something totally bizarre
Read the NESA Stage 6 document called English Stage 6: Annotations of selected
that rocks your world. There can be a more opaque side to any experience that may
need to be addressed.
own ideas about the text.
experiences and what ideas / themes arise from those experiences. Formulate your
It is important that you unpack what each text you study shows you about human
enables us to better understand both the text and the concept of humanity.
it to the concept of human experiences and decide how examining it in this way
The whole aim of this Common Module is to examine the text closely but also relate
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Synonyms
and their wider world.’ Examining
and enjoying any text is an
experience can arise:
experience in itself but it is what
help us to understand the concept even further. They assist in defining how an
Experiences can come in many ways and the synonyms listed below for experience
we take away from the text and
apply that is the crucial aspect.
the initial experience.
That is not to say that every text
repeated or closely mimicked so we can deal with them – hopefully better than on
will be enjoyed or offer a human
experience is stored in memory and drawn upon when the circumstances are
experience that is significant either positively or negatively. Some texts may not
These definitions all point to the fact that the memory is the key to experience. The
personally engage you and that is fine. This is especially so when you begin to look
for other related material that links to Texts and Human Experiences. We
were logical beings the world would be an easier place.
causes the paradoxes, anomalies and inconsistencies mentioned in the rubric. If we
recommend that you find examples of texts that link but also personally appeal to
logically and when we deal emotionally behaviours become unpredictable. This
you so that you can relate empathetically with them.
comprehend the world. Experiences affect us emotionally in many cases rather than
various experiences are welcomed and may change how people live and
Texts and Human Experiences: 9 Bruce Pattinson
A Skills Based Approach to the Common Module © Five Senses Education Pty 13
Ltd