NCEA L2 English - What does it mean to be a man?
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Ms J. McLeod.
What does it mean to be a man?
The role of men in society has changed - no longer is the male the sole breadwinner and provider for the family. No longer does the male solely decide what channel is on the tv and no longer is the female responsible for bringing up the children, cooking, cleaning and domesticity.
The media has very definite ideas about the role of men in society, but are a few deciding the fates of many? Should we let influencers, journalists and celebrities decide which direction society takes? Or should we be able to control our own destiny?
This course focuses on texts (both written and visual) that looks at the changing status of men in a variety of contexts. It offers both internal and external assessments and will provide University Entrance Literacy.
This course incorporates research and analysis and develops writing skills over a number of different genres, reading for meaning and finally culminates in two external assessments.
The skills developed throughout the year will enable you to deepen both your written and oral communication skills as well as complement other level 2 subjects that involve researching and report writing.
If you despise reading, then this is probably not the course for you as the expectation is that you will develop a critical lens through exposure to a wide range of different 'angles' for our topic.
Course Overview
Term 1
We begin the year with a focus on developing our theme and get stuck into both reading and writing activities. We will use our written and visual texts as prompts for our writing tasks so it is essential that you engage with the reading from the start of the year. We will also complete an information literacy research report.
Term 2
We make connections this term as we start to draw the key themes and ideas from the texts we have been engaging in. We also complete another writing task to contribute to our portfolio.
Term 3
This term we finish our writing portfolio and complete DGE exams.
Term 4
Revise, revise, revise as we get ready for our external assessments.
Recommended Prior Learning
It is recommended that you have completed Level 1 English and are a competent reader.
Pathway
English develops your thinking and communications skills which are all highly prized in the workplace. Many universities consider level 3 English a prerequisite.
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 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
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English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)