Level 1 English Literature
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs C. Wright, Ms E. Harridge.
This course is aimed at the majority of students and is designed to prepare them for Level 2 NCEA.
Students cover a range of thematic units, which include: the Language of Protest, Crime and Punishment and Pick 'n' Mix. Within these units, students will learn about how language can be used to empower us, how a variety of texts can convey similar messages, how audiences can be positioned by writers and how to identify the purpose of texts. Students will take part in reading, writing and speaking assessments, some of which will be for credits.
Students in this course will be given the opportunity to complete both internal and external assessment.
Recommended Prior Learning
Pathway
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.
External
NZQA Info
English 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
NZQA Info
English 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisites of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOF or HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths