Teacher in Charge: Whaea R. Allen.
Recommended Prior LearningA pass in at least two English external standards at Level One together with internal standards: personal reading, formal/creative writing, is recommended.
English Level 2
This course covers a variety of English skills and texts. Students are expected to enter for the two external standards and then a selection of at least three internal standards in negotiation with their class teacher. This course will provide an opportunity to gain literacy for University Entrance.
Core Standards
AS 91101 Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing.
AS 91106 Form developed personal responses to independently read texts supported by evidence.
AS 91105 Use Information literacy skills to form developed conclusions.
The optional internally-assessed topics are:
AS 91102 Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
AS 91103 Create a crafted and controlled visual and verbal text
AS 91104 Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
AS 91107 Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence
Students will be given the choice to tailor their individual assessment programmes.
Speech-Language Therapist, Management Consultant, Urban/Regional Planner, Journalist, Communications Professional, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Solicitor, Actor, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Human Resources Adviser, Barrister, Author, Hotel/Motel Manager
Contributions and Equipment/StationeryCourses outlined will only be available if sufficient students wish to take them AND appropriate staff are available to teach them.
Courses that do not run may be offered through distance learning and be supported by the Distance Learning Department.