Level 1 English Literature
L1ENLT Course DescriptionHead of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Collins.
Recommended Prior LearningThis course has no prerequisites; open entry to all.
Level 1 English Literature is an English course that students can choose as a replacement for Level 1 English General. This course is aimed specifically at students who enjoy engaging with literature and would like the opportunity to explore this further. Students will read literature in a range of forms and styles, including Shakespeare, and write in different genres.
This course covers a range of learning activities focused on interpreting and communicating ideas. Students will explore language and think critically about language and literature. Tasks include reading, writing, speaking, viewing, researching, and connecting ideas.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Language in context
In this unit you will explore verbal language use and how this is shaped by the context in which it is produced. Context may mean persuasive speaking, New Zealand literature, language of protest or politics, sports commentary etc.
Develop ideas in writing
This unit will be assessed in Term Three, with learning ongoing throughout the year. You will use your knowledge of language and literary techniques to produce a piece of writing based on a prompt. Writing will be assessed on ideas, accuracy and the ability to use written and stylistic conventions effectively.
Understanding studied text
This will be assessed in the external examination at the end of the year. For this unit, you will focus on specific aspects which go into the creation of a written or visual text. You will look at ideas within the text, how they are expressed through specific techniques, as well as how these ideas are relevant to you and wider society.
Understanding unfamiliar texts
This will be assessed in the external examination at the end of the year, with learning ongoing throughout the year. You will analyse the use of language techniques, text structure and style in three different, unfamiliar texts to discuss how the author has used these to communicate ideas effectively with the reader. Texts will include at least one New Zealand text, and at least one poem.
Assessment Information
Three Achievement Standards are offered in this course - 1-2 internal standards and 1-2 external standards. This allows students ample opportunity to gain credits. Learning will be assessed in class time and for homework, as well as in the examination in November. This allows students ample opportunity to gain credits. Learning will be assessed during class time and for homework, as well as the examination in November.
The two Unit Standards are the Literacy co-requisite exams. Students can sit these exams twice per year if needed. Students can gain only N or A on these assessments.
Level 2 English - Classic to Contemporary, Level 2 English - Oral & Visual, Level 2 Food and Nutrition, Level 2 History, Level 2 Psychology
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.
Career PathwaysAuthor, Journalist, Secondary School Teacher, Tertiary Lecturer, Primary School Teacher, Copywriter, Advertising Specialist, Sales and Marketing Manager, Registered Nurse, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Counsellor, Social Worker, Clinical Coder, Psychologist, Trainer, Interpreter, Community Development Worker, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Occupational Therapist, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Teacher Aide, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Support Worker
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