Level 2 - English Literature
Course Description
This course is a pathway into Level 3 English, and should be taken by all students considering Level 3 English as an option.
The course provides opportunities for students to study literature in a variety of forms, including film, poetry, prose and drama. Students will be supported to develop key skills in reading, writing, textual analysis, critical thinking and argument construction. They will also be encouraged to consider the relevance that literature has to our society, and the role it plays in helping us to understand our world.
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Pre-requisites
Entry is at the discretion of the Head of Faculty. Students choosing this course are expected to have a minimum of Securely at the expected level grades for assessments in Year 11 English.
Course Specific Costs
$20 (approximately) - learning support materials
Pathway
English leads to most tertiary courses, especially arts, journalism, management studies, law, education, or medicine. This can lead to careers in: writing, teaching, journalism, communications, human resources, or publishing. Skills are developed in researching, communicating, analysing, evaluating, comprehending and interacting.
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.
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NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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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
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.