When studying English, students develop knowledge, understanding and skills across the 3 interrelated strands of Language, Literature and Literacy. Each strand contributes its own distinctive goals, body of knowledge, history of ideas and interests, and each focuses on developing students’ knowledge, understanding and skills in the language modes of listening, speaking, reading, viewing and writing. (from Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority - VCAA)
Please visit Victorian Curriculum - English for 'big picture' information about English.