Year 13 English

Year 13 English through a Philosophy Lens (13ENP): For students who want to explore Philosophical ideas through a range of texts.  This is a critical reading and writing course that caters for students who are wanting to develop skills for university, and for those interested in developing philosophical arguments, and exploring philosophical questions.  

Year 13 Sci-Fi and Sociology (13ENS): For students who are interested to find out what Science Fiction and Sociology teach us about society, human nature, and ourselves. Why do similar patterns of behaviour seem to emerge across time? What patterns of behaviour might we see emerge as technologies change? This course will examine a range of fiction and non-fiction texts to allow students to produce essays, speeches and creative writing in response to these questions.

Year 13 Keeping It Real (13ENK): For students who much prefer reading and discussing non-fiction texts as they explore real-world issues. Is non-fiction an objective, neutral depiction of facts? Or is it just as likely as fiction to be swayed by concealed biases? This course will consider a range of non-fiction writing from a selection of historical, sporting, opinion and journalistic sources. Students will produce their own essays, opinion pieces and speeches in response. 

Year 13 Heroes and Anti-Heroes (13ENH): For students who wish to explore attributes of heroes and antiheroes through literature and film, and learn what they might have to teach us about society today.  This course will explore how characters and people shape our understanding of types of leadership. There will be an interesting mix of literature and language offered, allowing any student to appreciate the deeper stories offered in New Zealand and international texts. 

Year 13 Literature Through The Ages (13ENL): For students who wish to understand the evolution of literature over time, and enjoy exploring the past in order to better understand the present.  An exciting journey through the literature of the past to the present; examining poetry, short stories, extracts and much more which showcases the exhilarating movement of language through time, both in Aotearoa New Zealand and beyond. 

Year 13 English Unbound (13ENU): For students who want to develop independence and critical self-evaluation skills, and want the freedom to make their own choices. In this course you will choose your own ideas and the texts to explore them. You will plan your own workflow and initiate teacher check-ins to have your understanding evaluated before internal assessments. The four weekly lessons will be structured as a lecture, a tutorial, and two independent study periods (with teacher oversight). This class allows you to opt into taking the Victoria University Comms Course "The Art of Writing" in the first trimester (March-June), enrolling as a secondary student but getting points towards a university degree. 

Year 13 Internal Course (13ENI): For students who enjoy literature, and are interested in developing awareness of how texts shape their understanding of the world. This is a critical reading and writing course that engages students using contemporary texts.  This is an internal assessment course with one optional external.