Level 2 English: The Written Word
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Gibson.
This course covers the three main areas of English: written, visual and oral language. The course follows on from NCEA Level 1 and aims to further develop students' skills of analysis by exploring our place in the world through a range of texts including poetry and the modern novel, while also improving and honing creative and transactional writing skills.
It delivers the standards for the literacy requirement for University Entrance.
If you think Level 2 English Word Up is the course you should be taking you can submit an Exemption Request. Find the Level 2 English Word Up course through the English Learning Area page.
Recommended Prior Learning
15 Level 1 Achievement Standard credits in English, including AS 90052. Students must choose an English course.
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 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 2.4 - 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 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence
Disclaimer
All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:
- meeting any course entry requirements
- minimum class sizes
- the availability of teaching staff
and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.