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Welcome to Lit Happens – your go-to resource for senior English teachers navigating the HSC syllabus.
We deliver practical teacher support, ready-to-use guides, and time-saving resources to simplify the 2019–2026 prescriptions (still in effect for HSC 2026) and prepare for upcoming changes. From Reading to Write programming and Module breakdowns (A–D) to rubric mastery, text analysis (The Crucible, 1984, The Tempest & Hag-Seed, Plath & Hughes), Craft of Writing strategies, and exam prep – we unpack it all with real classroom insights.
Explore our weekly videos and podcast episodes on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Grab free downloadable PDFs, rubrics, templates, and cheat sheets at our website: https://lithappensse.com/
New this season: Teacher Tales – authentic staffroom stories to support your wellbeing and teaching journey.
Subscribe for weekly HSC English teacher tips that save hours and boost student outcomes. Questions? Comment below or email lit.happensse@gmail.com.
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How to Write Stronger Essay Body Paragraphs | Lit Happens S2E36
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Sep 16, 2026 |
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How to Write an Essay Introduction That Actually Impresses Markers | Lit Happens S2E35
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Sep 09, 2026 |
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NESA Take-Home Task Ban: What English Teachers Need to Know | Lit Happens S2E34
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Sep 02, 2026 |
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Stop Writing Safe Essays: Mastering the Language of High-Scoring Responses | Lit Happens S2E33
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Aug 26, 2026 |
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Stop Panicking About Prelims: Year 11 English Exam Strategies That Actually Work | Lit Happens S2E32
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Aug 19, 2026 |
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Tech & AI in English Classrooms: What Teachers Are Really Doing | Lit Happens S2E31
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Aug 12, 2026 |
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How Top Students Actually Approach HSC English Paper 2 in Trials | Lit Happens S2E30
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Aug 05, 2026 |
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Cracking Paper 1: How to Smash the Unseen Texts & Common Module Essay | Lit Happens S2E29
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Jul 29, 2026 |
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HSC Key Verbs Explained: The Secret to Moving from Band 5 to Band 6 | Lit Happens S2E28
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Jul 22, 2026 |
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HSC Band 6 Explained: What Markers Actually Want in English | Lit Happens S2E27
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Jul 15, 2026 |
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How to Write a Band 6 Essay: From Thesis to Conclusion | Lit Happens S2E26
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Jul 08, 2026 |
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Mastering Reflective Writing: From Generic to Band 6 | Lit Happens S2E25
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Jul 01, 2026 |
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The Pedestrian: Module C Craft of Writing Masterclass | Lit Happens S2E24
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Jun 24, 2026 |
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What Time Is It Now, Where You Are? Mastering Craft of Writing with Colum McCann | Lit Happens S2E23
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Jun 17, 2026 |
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Dani's Teaching Journey: From Classroom to Library & Life Lessons | Lit Happens S2E22
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Jun 10, 2026 |
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Mastering Discursive Writing: Practical Strategies for Year 11 & 12 | Lit Happens S2E21
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Jun 03, 2026 |
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“More Sophistication” – What Teachers Really Mean (Band 6 Hack) | Lit Happens S2E20
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May 27, 2026 |
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Year 11 & 12 Creative Writing: From Blank Page to Band 6 | Lit Happens S2E19
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May 20, 2026 |
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Achieving Through English Studies: Practical Skills for Real Life | Lit Happens S2E18
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May 13, 2026 |
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On The Road: Travel, Culture & Representation in English Studies | Lit Happens S2E17
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May 06, 2026 |
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Adriel's Teaching Journey: The Student Who Changed Everything | Lit Happens S2E16
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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1984 in 2026: How Narratives Still Control Everything | Lit Happens S2E15
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Apr 22, 2026 |
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Othello: Unlock Band 6 Module B in One Lesson | Lit Happens S2E14
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Apr 15, 2026 |
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How to Break Down Any Essay Question (Without Panicking) | Lit Happens S2E13
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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English “I Study Hard But Marks Don’t Improve”| Lit Happens S2E12
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Ishiguro Artist Hack: Band 6 Module B Unlocked | Lit Happens S2E11
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Mar 25, 2026 |
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Hag-Seed Revenge Twist Exposed! | Lit Happens S2E10
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Mar 18, 2026 |
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The Great Gatsby: Why 99% of Year 11 Teachers Miss the REAL Green Light | Lit Happens S2E9
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Mar 11, 2026 |
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Year 9 NAPLAN English: The ONE Prep Mistake Most Teachers Make (Fix It Fast!) | Lit Happens S2E8
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Mar 04, 2026 |
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NAPLAN Year 7 Panic? The 5-Minute Literacy Prep Hack Every Teacher Needs in 2026 | Lit Happens S2E7
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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You're Teaching The Tempest Wrong Unless You Know THIS in Year 11 | Lit Happens S2E6
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Heartfelt Wins and Wise Reflections: Belinda's Real Teacher Tales – Teacher Tales E1
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Feb 18, 2026 |
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ATAR Misconceptions - I FAILED my ATAR, WHAT NEXT? | Lit Happens S2E5
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Planning Like a Pro – Sourcing & Organising Resources for Senior English Success 2026 | Lit Happens S2E4
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Planning Like a Pro – Learning Sequences & Programs for English Years 7–12 (2026 Guide) | Lit Happens S2E3
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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How to Maximise Staff Development Days in 2026 (New Syllabus Tips) Lit Happens S2E2
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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New Years Resolutions! What's in store? Lit Happens S2E1
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Reading to Write Program Part 2 - Lit Happens Episode 48!
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Dec 09, 2025 |
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Time-Saving Reading to Write Resource for Year 11 - Lit Happens Episode 47!
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Scaffolding Academic Writing for Stage 6 Success - Lit Happens Episode 46!
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Stage 6 HSC Programming with Purpose: Phases of Learning - Lit Happens Episode 45!
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Nov 18, 2025 |
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Mastering HSC Descriptors for Band 6 Essay Writing (Refresher) - Lit Happens Ep 44!
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Nov 11, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 43: Reading to Write for Standard English Year 11 (2026 Programming Edition)!
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 42: Reading to Write – Transition to English Advanced (2026 Programming Edition)!
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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Yearly English Exams: Strategies for Years 7 to 12 Teachers | Ep. 41 - Lit Happens
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 40: Reading to Write Reloaded!
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 39: Final Break HSC Exam Preparation
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 38: Teacher Organisation
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 37: Unlocking the New Extension English Course!
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 36: Mastering Texts and Human Experiences for HSC 2027!
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 35: Teaching the New English Studies Stage 6 under the 2027 Syllabus!
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 34: Supporting Teachers’ Mental Health!
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 33: Prepping for Stage 6 Standard English under the 2027 Syllabus!
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 32: Textual Options for Planning the New 2026 HSC Advanced English!
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 31: Syllabus Shift - Navigating the New 2026 HSC English Across All Levels!
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 30: S.O.S Trials! - Crafting Brilliance - Mastering Module C Paper 2 Section III
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Aug 05, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 29: S.O.S Trials! - Module B Mastery - Band 6 Hacks for HSC Paper 2 Section II
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 28: S.O.S Trials - Text Talk Triumph - Mastering Module A Paper 2 Section I
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 27: S.O.S Trials - Essay Escape - Mastering HSC Paper 1, Section II
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 26: S.O.S Trials - Decode & Conquer HSC Paper 1, Section I
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 25: Why Write? Approaches to Achieving That HSC Band 6
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 24: Verb Vibe - Mastering HSC Verbs for Band 6 Glory!
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 23: Cracking the Code - HSC English Band Descriptors Explained
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 22: Seal the Deal - Crafting an Effective BAND 6 Essay Conclusion!
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 21: Build Your Band 6 - Crafting Effective Body Paragraphs for HSC English Essays
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 20: Hook, Thesis, Win - Crafting an Effective BAND 6 Essay Introduction!
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 19: Persuade Like a Pro - Part 1: Mastering Band 6 HSC Essays!
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May 26, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 18: Narratives That Shape Our World - Stories That Define Us
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May 19, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 17: Voices of Change - Crafting Power with Noel Pearson’s Whitlam Eulogy
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May 12, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 16: Stamps of the Past - Crafting Identity with Kim Cheng Boey’s Stamp Collecting
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May 05, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Episode 15: Time Across Borders - Crafting Connections with Colum McCann’s What Time Is It Now, Where You Are?
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep 14: Ethics or Exploitation? - Mastering Module C with Nam Le’s Love and Honour
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep 13: Finding Home - Crafting Narratives with Catherine Cole’s Home
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep 12: Walking Against the Grain - Crafting Stories with The Pedestrian
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep 11: Behind the Screen - A Close Study of The Truman Show
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep10: Roots in Rhythm - Language, Identity and Culture in Contemporary Asian Poetry
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep 9: Plath & Hughes – Echoes of Love and Loss in Textual Conversations
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep 8: Donne & W;t - Unravelling Life and Death in Textual Conversations
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep 7: Tempest and Hagseed – Navigating Textual Conversations
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep 6: Mastering The Craft of Writing
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep 5: Exploring Reading to Write!
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep 4: Calling New Teachers - Early Career Challenges
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Feb 15, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep 3: Module B Breakdown - Dissecting the Critical/Close Study with Lit Happens!
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep 2: Unpacking Module A Textual Conversations
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Lit Happens - Trailer
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Lit Happens Ep1- Who are we?
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Jan 28, 2025 |