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Level 1 and 2 English are compulsory subjects. Level 2 English is taught in two half year courses. Students are required to choose two courses, one for each half of the school year. Term 1 and 2 courses concentrate on internal standards, while term 3 and 4 courses will have at least one external. The level 2 courses with the * contain the 6 credit writing portfolio.
ENG100 - Level 1 English
ENG100 - Level 1 English
English 100
Full-year course
Students will study a variety of texts to explore Mātauranga Māori concepts and as the basis for both internal and external assessments. They will also develop pieces of writing, explore how context influences language, and respond to a variety of unfamiliar texts. While some content and/or themes studied will be decided between the teacher and students, all courses will include Māori and Pacific texts, voices and perspectives.
English is compulsory at Level 1.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes:
Endorsement available: Yes
Internal credits: 10
External credits: 10
Total credits: 20
L 1 Literacy credits: 20
Numeracy credits: 0
Next steps: English 200
ENG300 - Level 3 English
ENG300 - Level 3 English
English 300
English 300
Full-year course
This course continues the study of English literature, content and concepts. Students study a range of written and visual texts, create oral texts, and closely view films. They will select an area of critical study and may complete a writing portfolio. This course supports students’ future tertiary study.
As course content and/or themes will be decided between the teacher and students, some of the credit totals may vary. Students preparing for the English Scholarship exam will be supported on a case-by-case basis.
Recommended Prior Learning: 14 Level Two English credits, including writing and one external literature standard. It is recommended that students have gained UE literacy in order to take this course.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Yes
UE Approved: Yes
Internal credits: 14
External credits: 4
Total credits: 18
UE Reading credits: 4
UE Writing credits: 4
Possible next step: Tertiary study
Level 2 Courses
Terms 1 and 2
Terms 3 and 4
ENG200A - Sport and Society
ENG200A - Sport and Society
200A Sport and Society
200A Sport and Society
Half-year course
This course will examine the role sport plays in society and includes a student-chosen research project on an aspect of sporting culture. Their understanding will also be shared via a podcast or speech.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes:
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 7
External credits: 0
Total credits: 7
UE Reading credits: 4
UE Writing credits: 0
Possible next step: English 300
ENG200J - Aotearoa in Film
ENG200J - Aotearoa in Film
200J Aotearoa in Film
200J Aotearoa in Film
Half-year course
This course will focus on the analysis of a visual text. This will occur via an internal assessment that closely views the film, as well as an external paper. Students will complete an auteur study - focusing on one New Zealand director.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 3
External credits: 4
Total credits: 7
UE Reading credits: 0
UE Writing credits: 4
Possible next step: English 300
ENG200B* - English and the Environment
ENG200B* - English and the Environment
200B - English and the Environment*
200B - English and the Environment*
Half-year course
In this course, students will look at a range of texts that have been influenced by the natural world, the environment, and the climate crisis. They will explore how people use literature and visual texts to reflect on their connection to the natural world, and how the taiao (environment) is woven throughout our experiences and histories. Students will complete the writing portfolio and connections assessments.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 10
External credits: 0
Total credits: 10
UE Reading credits: 0
UE Writing credits: 6
Possible next step: English 300
ENG200K - It's the Little Things
ENG200K - It's the Little Things
200K It's the Little Things
200K It's the Little Things
Half-year course
This course focuses on the analysis of both written and visual texts, in the study of a film and unfamiliar text(s). There are two external examinations in this course.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 0
External credits: 8
Total credits: 8
UE Reading credits: 4
UE Writing credits: 8
Please note, some standards count for both UE Literacy Reading and Writing.
Possible next step: English 300
ENG200C - Māori and Pacific Voices
ENG200C - Māori and Pacific Voices
200C Māori and Pacific Voices
200C Māori and Pacific Voices
Half-year course
This course is about understanding the importance of Māori and Pacific voices in literature and other texts, and how they help shape or reflect the diverse identities of Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa. Students will complete connections and speech or podcast assessments.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 7
External credits: 0
Total credits: 7
UE Reading credits: 0
UE Writing credits: 0
Possible next step: English 300
ENG200L - What do they have to say?
ENG200L - What do they have to say?
200L What do they have to say?
200L What do they have to say?
Half-year course
This course will explore what authors have to say in a range of written texts. It will contain two external assessments. One will be written text, and the other will be unfamiliar text(s).
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 0
External credits: 8
Total credits: 8
UE Reading credits: 8
UE Writing credits: 8
Please note, some standards count for both UE Literacy Reading and Writing.
Possible next step: English 300
ENG200D - Conspiracy Theories
ENG200D - Conspiracy Theories
200D Conspiracy Theories
200D Conspiracy Theories
Half-year course
This course will examine popular conspiracy theories and how they are shaped and popularised in our culture. There will be case studies, including conspiracy theories from both within Aotearoa and beyond, as well as an exploration of misinformation and disinformation. Students will complete research and speech or podcast assessments.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 7
External credits: 0
Total credits: 7
UE Reading credits: 4
UE Writing credits: 0
Possible next step: English 300
ENG200M - Poetry power
ENG200M - Poetry power
200M Poetry Power
200M Poetry Power
Half-year course
This course will involve a close exploration of poetry and its place in our world today. Does good poetry have to rhyme? Is a poem really just a story with lots of line breaks? Can you write poems about anything? Come find out! There are two external examinations in this course - written text and unfamiliar text(s).
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 0
External credits: 8
Total credits: 8
UE Reading credits: 8
UE Writing credits: 8
Please note, some standards count for both UE Literacy Reading and Writing.
Possible next step: English 300
Course Outline 2024 (did not run in 2025)
ENG200E - Dystopia*
ENG200E - Dystopia*
200E Dystopia*
200E Dystopia*
Half-year course
This course will focus on dystopian ideas and texts. In this course, students will explore why humans are so fascinated by a dystopian future - and what this tells us about our present reality. Students will complete the writing portfolio and connections or speech assessments.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 9 - 10
External credits: 0
Total credits: 9 - 10
UE Reading credits: 0
UE Writing credits: 6
Possible next step: English 300
ENG200N - Māori and Pacific Voices 2*
ENG200N - Māori and Pacific Voices 2*
Half-year course
This can be taken as a continuation of the Māori and Pacific Voices course in the first semester, or as a stand-alone course. Students will complete the writing portfolio and the visual text exam.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 6
External credits: 4
Total credits: 10
UE Reading credits: 0
UE Writing credits: 10
Possible next step: English 300
ENG200F - Messages in Music
ENG200F - Messages in Music
200F Messages in Music
200F Messages in Music
Half-year course
This course will look at how song lyrics can be powerful poetry, filled with literary devices and written by master wordsmiths. Students will explore an issue or topic related to music via a research project and will share this in a podcast or speech.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 7
External credits: 0
Total credits: 7
UE Reading credits: 4
UE Writing credits: 0
Possible next step: English 300
ENG200O - What are we doing about it?
ENG200O - What are we doing about it?
Half-year course
This course will be based on a social issue and/or social actions that have created change. Students will analyse a visual text. This text will be the basis of their internal and external assessments.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 3
External credits: 4
Total credits: 7
UE Reading credits: 0
UE Writing credits: 4
Possible next step: English 300
ENG200P - Sport and Society 2
ENG200P - Sport and Society 2
200P Sport and Society 2
200P Sport and Society 2
Half-year course
This can be taken as a continuation of the Sport and Society course in the first semester, or as a stand alone course. Students will analyse a visual text. This text will be the basis of their internal and external assessments.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 3
External credits: 4
Total credits: 7
UE Reading credits: 0
UE Writing credits: 4
Possible next step: English 300
ENG200Q - English and Philosophy
ENG200Q - English and Philosophy
200Q English and Philosophy
200Q English and Philosophy
Half-year course
What is real? How do you define real? What is the meaning of life? Are we living in paradise or purgatory? Is it better to favour yourself or the greater good? This course will examine philosophical ideas and use them as a lens to explore great films like The Matrix and classic short stories. There are two external examinations in this course - written text and film.
Contact Teacher: Katrina Hudson
Outcomes
Endorsement available: Choice dependent
Internal credits: 0
External credits: 8
Total credits: 8
UE Reading credits: 4
UE Writing credits: 8
Please note, some standards count for both UE Literacy Reading and Writing.
Possible next step: English 300
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