Level 2 English Studies
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Ward.
You will read and analyse a variety of written and visual texts for personal enjoyment and to extend your literacy skills. You will develop a discriminating understanding of how language features are used to present ideas and will extend your information literacy. Key skills include critical thinking, the effective use of reading strategies, and writing for a specific purpose.
Where does it lead? L2ENS leads into L3EAO or L3ENG. In addition, it develops the literacy skills needed in all subjects in the senior school and in careers involving written or spoken communication.
What should I have already done?
Students taking L2ENS should have shown sound understanding and skills in 11ENG or 11ENS.
Course Contribution
No cost.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
NZQA Info
English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
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English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence
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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
Pathway Tags
Administration Officer, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Registered Nurse, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Author, Counsellor, Journalist, Communications Professional, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Editor, Radio Presenter, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Nanny/Child Carer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Teacher Aide, Television Presenter, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage),
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 prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025