NUMBER OF CREDITS: 17
Entry Recommendations:
Completion of Level 1 English Literature, or at the discretion of the Head of Faculty English in consultation with other department staff.
Course Outline:
This is a well-rounded, engaging Level 2 English course, which will further develop skills in writing, as well as, critical literacy through the study of a number of written and visual texts, and an oral presentation. There will be an opportunity for students to achieve the 10 Literacy credits required as one of the prerequisites for entry into university.
Skills developed in the course:
Writing
Critical literacy
Visual analysis
Written analysis
Speaking
The course leads to:
NCEA Level 3 English, NCEA Level 3 English Extension, or NCEA Level 3 English Literature
INTERNAL ASSESSMENT
AS91101 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing - 6 Credits - Writing (6 Credits) - Portfolio - Assessment Period - Term 3
AS91102 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text - 3 Credits - Formal Speech - Assessment Period - Term 2
EXTERNAL ASSESSMENT
AS91098 - Analyse specified aspects of studied written text(s) supported by evidence - 4 Credits - Writing (4 Credits) and Reading (4 Credits) - Examination - Assessment Period - Term 4
AS91099 - Analyse specified aspects of studied visual or oral text (s) supported by evidence - 4 Credits - Writing (4 Credits) - Examination - Assessment Period - Term 4