VCE Persian case studies
VCE Persian · Put your knowledge to work in context.
VCE Persian is a Victorian Certificate of Education language study assessed through two external examinations, each weighted at 50 per cent of the study score: an oral examination and a written examination. It suits students who already have substantial background in Persian and wish to have that competence formally recognised within the VCE, typically building literacy, analytical reading and sustained writing in Persian alongside the oral skills assessed separately. The VCE Persian case studies are 5 cases and about 1,908 words.
1Choosing the Oral Topic: Passion vs. Feasibility
Sara has spent three months preparing her VCE Persian oral on the Iranian film industry, a topic she adores. Her teacher has flagged two problems: Sara's vocabulary for technical film terms is thin, and she keeps drifting into English whenever she discusses cinematography.
432 words, about 2 min2The Follow-Up Question She Didn't Prepare
During a practice oral, Daniel presents a polished two-minute statement on Persian New Year traditions. He has memorized elegant phrases and delivers them fluently.
390 words, about 2 min3Register and Tone in a Written Response
Lena writes a written-examination response to a prompt asking her to discuss, for a school magazine, whether technology has improved family communication. Her draft opens with very formal literary Persian, then shifts into casual spoken forms and English loanwords like "online" and "chat," and ends with slang she uses with friends.
369 words, about 2 min4Balancing Two Parts of a Written Task
In a timed written-examination practice, Omar must complete two parts: a short reading-and-responding section and an extended writing task. He spends most of the time on the reading section because he finds the texts interesting and wants to get every detail right.
366 words, about 2 min5When a Source Contradicts the Student's Thesis
Mina is writing an extended response arguing that social media has mainly harmed young people's friendships. While researching, she finds a credible Persian-language article presenting evidence that online contact helps isolated teenagers maintain friendships.
351 words, about 2 min