Level 2 English

Course Description ENG200

At its core, English is about communication.  It involves the creation and expression of ideas, as well as thinking critically about the purpose of different texts. By understanding how language works, students will be equipped to make appropriate language choices and apply them purposefully in a range of contexts for a specific audience.  English also teaches key skills in critical thinking and analysis, so that students understand ‘how’ and ‘why’ language has the power to enrich and shape lives. 

Topics covered:  • Written Text • Visual Text • Writing • Making Connections • Oral Presentation 

Recommendations for subject entry

10 credits at Level 1 English

Assessment

Assessment will include a combination of internal and external achievement standards in this 17 (or 21) credit course, and students will be able to gain UE Literacy:

Compulsory standards: 

• AS91101 (2.4) Writing Portfolio  - 6cr (W)

• AS91104 (2.7) Making Connections - 4cr

• AS91100 (2.3) Unfamiliar Text - 4 cr (R/W)

• PLUS one of: (2.1) Written Text - 4 cr (R/W)   OR   (2.2) Visual Text - 4 cr (W)         

Optional:

• AS91102 (2.5) Oral Presentation - 3cr

Next steps

This course leads to ENG300

Course Description LIT200

This is a practical English studies course consisting mainly of unit standards, with the opportunity for students to complete some Level 2 Achievement standards credits. It is designed for students who would find ENG200 academically challenging, or students who are undertaking the Gateway programme.  Please note that LIT200 does not lead to Level 3 English.

Topics covered: • Using graphics in communication • Reading texts • Evaluate fake online information • Report writing • Speech • Close viewing of film 

Recommendations for subject entry

Students will also be placed into this course by staff based on their learning needs and achievement in Year 11 English.

Assessment

All assessments are internal and include a mix of unit and achievement standards.

Achievement standards:

• 2.5 Oral Presentation (3 cr) 

• 2.7 Making Connections (4 cr)

Unit Standards: 

• US2989  Reading Texts on a Topic (3 cr); 

• US3492 Write a Short Report (3 cr); 

• US24871 Complete Complex Forms (2 cr);

• US33141  Evaluate Fake Information Online (4 cr); 

• US25073  Read Texts with Different Points of View (3 cr)

• *US4252 Targeted CV (2 cr) (optional)

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