Level 2 English - English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Moss.
This course follows the national curriculum, covering speaking, listening, writing, reading, presenting and viewing. There is a clear focus on visual text analysis and creation. Films that have been studied include V for Vendetta, Eye in the Sky and Gattaca. This film analysis will help prepare students for the internal and external assessment standards which require a sound knowledge of how and why cinematic techniques are used.
A thematic approach is used for the selection of texts offered to students which will appeal to a wide range of teenagers. Students will study written texts to help prepare them for the assessment standards, including the creation of a visual text and a response essay in the final exam.
Success in this course can lead to entry into any Level 3 English course. All Year 12 English courses include the Writing Folio.
English is a language-rich subject, and a requirement for all future career and vocational pathways, including teaching and journalism.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A suitable device and 1B5 exercise book.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence