Level 2 English (External)
12ENGE Course Description Recommended Prior LearningStudents must have achieved at least 12 credits in Level One English, including at least an Achieved mark in one or more English external exams. However, students can discuss with the HOF if they have not met this criteria.
This is an academic course that builds on skills taught at Level 1. Focusing on written and visual literary texts, students will learn to critically analyse aspects such as author’s purpose, and the effectiveness of techniques used to communicate with the audience. The development of effective and engaging communication skills through writing and speech will help students navigate tertiary study and the challenges of the modern workplace. The course is comprised of both internally and externally assessed achievement standards.
Any student considering The University of Auckland should be aware of their entry requirement of at least 17 English credits at Level 2/3.
Course Overview
Term 1
This term we begin preparing for the Written Text external. We will be reading, studying language and learning to decode an author's intentions. This will culminate in a common test before then moving on to the first half of the six credit Writing Portfolio - a creative writing piece.
Term 2
Term 2 offers opportunities for more independent study with your own choice of texts for a Connections Study. The assessment for this is an Oral Presentation supported by visual aids, rather than the traditional written report. This way you can be rewarded with 7 internally assessed credits for this piece of work. We then move on to finishing the 6 credit Writing Portfolio with a more formal piece of writing.
Term 3
In the initial weeks of this term we finish another internal assessment, Close Viewing, before moving on to Unfamiliar Text which is the second external assessment. This study takes place in the three weeks prior to the Mock Examinations. We finish this term with the beginning of the revision period before the NCEA Examinations next term.
Term 4
We continue to revise the two externally assessed standards in the opening weeks of this term before you leave for final examinations.
Detailed Course Outline Pathway
Level 3 English (External), Level 3 English (Internal)
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryYear 12 English is a completely digital course and students should be prepared to use their device in class everyday.