12ENP - ENglish through a philosophy lens

Philosophy is a subject at the centre of most academic principles.  Philosophy as a subject has contributed to Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Literature, Politics, and the wider Humanities throughout human history.  This course will introduce you to some foundational ideas and arguments in Philosophy which extends across a wide range of academic disciplines.  

In this course you will be developing your own logical arguments, and understanding the logical arguments which are foundational to the study of Philosophy.  You will work with classmates to explore these arguments with a critical lens, and develop your capacity for writing on philosophical questions and arguments. 

Level 2 English Through A Philosophy Lens offers the opportunity to express yourself creatively and critically.

You will be developing your English skills through:

• Writing

• Developing a logical argument with supporting evidence

• Expressing your ideas through writing

• Presenting ideas to an audience.

• Analysing and interpreting a range of visual texts

Throughout the year you will develop the capacity to understand philosophical arguments, explore ideas through a critical lens, and create your own philosophical ideas by:

• Collaborating with peers both in class and online

• Critical Reading 

• Understanding logic 

• Expressing your ideas creatively

There are no prerequisites to be in this course.  If you have a healthy curiosity about the world and have attained Level One Literacy, this may be the course for you. 

You will also need:

• A willingness to open your mind

• Your own questions about the nature of knowledge and reality

• Ability to contribute positively/maturely to discussion

• Willingness to take risks as a writer, reader, and thinker

There will be a mix of internally assessed courses and externally assessed courses.  While subject to change, this is an example of the assessments on offer:

Internal Assessments

• Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas 

• Develop an informed understanding of an idea using critical texts 

• Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas

External Assessment

• Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of unfamiliar text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence.                 

• Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual text(s), supported by evidence. 

NZQA English Subject Resources

http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications-standards/qualifications/ncea/subjects/english/levels/

School Policy for NCEA Assessment

• You should be aware of the school procedures for NCEA assessment. They can be found on the school website at this link. There you will find answers to frequently asked questions about how NCEA works as well as guidance about how to apply for extensions, reconsiderations or the process for withdrawing from a standard.