Content:

• Close reading
• Thinking critically about language and texts
• Formal and poetic writing for a range of audiences
• Literature studies (including novel, poetry, short stories, drama and film)
• Research
• Public speaking

What skills will I learn?

• To critically analyse literature and language genres.
• To understand and use oral, written and visual language effectively in a range of contexts and for a range of audiences.
• To independently research and present information on a language or literature topic

How will I learn?

This course places particular emphasis on the development of advanced reading, writing and oral skills. Students are expected to participate fully in the programme and also be able to work independently.

What should I already have done? (Pre-requisites)

A minimum of 18 NCEA Level 2 credits in English.

Where does this lead?

Tertiary institutions offering degree and diploma courses.

How is this course assessed?

By Achievement Standards internally (I) and externally (E) assessed.