Level 2 English - Classic to Contemporary
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Collins.
Level 2 English - Classic to Contemporary, covers a range of text types and learning activities. The course requires students to write in a range of styles, explore language, and think critically about the communication of ideas in a range of texts, including film. Students will also complete a research project, write in a range of styles, and complete reading and viewing assessments.
Two internal and two external Achievement Standards are offered in this course, with the option of an additional internal standard.
This course provides the opportunity to meet the Literacy requirements for University Entrance as it includes 8 reading credits (with 4 optional reading credits) and 14 writing credits for University Entrance Literacy.
Recommended Prior Learning
To be accepted for this course students must have earned 13 credits from Level 1 English, including at least one external standard, or HOF approval.
Pathway
English is a foundational skill, which is of value in any future career. This is particularly true in people-related jobs such as; social work, health care, journalism, media, education, etc.
English is also useful in support of many other subject areas, and is a prerequisite for a number of courses, both in school and beyond.
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.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Click on a career pathway tag to explore more....
Author, Journalist, Tertiary Lecturer, Copywriter, Secondary School Teacher, Sales and Marketing Manager, Advertising Specialist, Registered Nurse, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Counsellor, Clinical Coder, Psychologist, Trainer, Interpreter, Community Development Worker, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Occupational Therapist, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Support Worker,
Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2024, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.