2ENG - Level 2 English Literature
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss T. Harvey.
This course is ideal if you enjoy studying literature and film, discussing the big ideas in these texts, and creating writing in a variety of forms.
You will explore texts and contexts from Aotearoa and other parts of the world, focusing on a range of ideas and perspectives, including aspects from mātauranga Māori and te ao Māori essential to the study of English in Aoteoroa. You will closely analyse features of visual, written and/or oral texts, make connections between texts, and learn to communicate your analysis in formal written responses.
You will develop a profile of yourself as a writer and develop your skills in fiction and/or non-fiction writing through a range of authentic writing contexts. You will aim to produce writing of publication standard, with the choice to enter your writing in the school writing publication and writing competitions.
You will also have the option to develop oral language skills, an important set of skills in both creative and academic contexts.
This is an academic course in which students will be assessed through a combination of internal and external achievement standard assessments and is an important course for developing academic writing skills towards gaining the literacy credits required for university entrance.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
A personal laptop is strongly encouraged for all class learning and assessment work.
Pathway
This course supports learning towards all career pathways as the course is focused on critical thinking, analytical reading, writing in various forms, and effective communication.
Assessment Information
Students will be entered into a maximum of 5 of the standards listed below. Entries will be decided in consultation with the teacher.Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
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English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
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English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
Pathway Tags
Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Air Force Airman/Airwoman, Air Force Officer, Business Analyst, Army Officer, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Author, Journalist, Communications Professional, Editor, Human Resources Adviser, Navy Officer, Real Estate Agent, Intelligence Officer, Marketing Specialist, Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Accounts Officer, Diversional Therapist, Actor, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Administration Officer, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Agricultural Technician, Agricultural/Horticultural Consultant, Product Assembler, Paramedic, Pathologist, Veterinary Nurse, Zoologist, Beekeeper, Patternmaker, Chemist, Statistician, Building Surveyor, Marine Biologist, Arborist, Architect, Architectural Technician, Archivist, Police Officer, Army Soldier, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Historian, Artistic Director, Film and Video Editor, Meat/Seafood Process Worker, Barrister, Sound Technician, Electronics Engineer, Automotive Technician, Microbiologist, Baker, Dancer, Building Insulator, Tailor/Dressmaker, Courier/Delivery Agent, Debt Collector, Biochemist, Biotechnologist, Brick and Blocklayer, Phlebotomist, Brewer, Building Contractor, Building and Construction Labourer, Electrical Engineer, Building and Construction Manager, Entertainer, Butcher, Dairy Processing Operator, Line Mechanic, Contact Centre Worker, Film/Television Camera Operator, Textile Process Operator, Surgeon, Counsellor, Carpenter, Urban/Regional Planner, Kitchenhand, Minister of Religion, Science Technician, Elected Government Representative, Emergency Management Officer, Meteorologist, Medical Laboratory Scientist, Clinical Coder, Psychologist, Fashion Designer, Trainer, Graphic Designer, Diver, Interior Designer, Telecommunications Engineer, Telecommunications Technician, Interpreter, Pharmacist, Community Development Worker, Musician, Event Manager, Conservator, Quantity Surveyor, Jeweller, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Corrections Officer, Data Entry Operator/Transcriptionist, Curator, Customs Broker/Freight Forwarder, Graphic Pre-press Worker, Foreign Policy Officer, Director (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Radio Presenter, Visual Merchandiser, Workplace Relations Adviser, Forensic Scientist, Driving Instructor, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Geologist, Environmental Scientist, Economist, Records Adviser, Energy/Carbon Auditor, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Exhibition and Collections Technician, Importer/Exporter, Production Assistant (Film, Television, Radio or Stage), Financial Adviser, Firefighter, Ranger, Fishery Officer, Flying Instructor, Food Technologist, Forest Manager, Funeral Director/Embalmer, Furniture Packer/Mover, Lighting Technician, Game Developer, Landscape Architect, Health and Safety Inspector, Health Services Manager, Helicopter Pilot, Health Care Assistant, Immigration Officer, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Librarian, Translator, Library Assistant, Security Officer/Guard, Market Research Analyst, Survey Interviewer, Model, Mortgage Broker, Nanny/Child Carer, Navy Sailor, Parking Officer, Payroll Officer, Photographer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Probation Officer, Production Manager, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Recruitment Consultant, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Tour Guide, Tyre Technician, Management Consultant, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Security Analyst, Garment Technician,