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English Department

Teachers in Charge: Ms K Grant (HOD)
Mrs C Fisher (Media)
Mrs D Gray (Classical Studies)

Courses Offered:
English: Forms 3-7
Drama: Form 6
Classical Studies: Forms 6 and 7
Media Studies Forms 6 and 7

General Aim: To develop abilities in reading, writing, listening, speaking and viewing through as wide a variety of topics (literature, media studies, drama, debating and research) as is possible to provide at appropriate levels for each student, in line with the aims of English in the New Zealand Curriculum.

Form 3 English (Compulsory)

Course Content:

Students will complete a course based on the NZ English Curriculum covering the processes and functions of the oral, visual and written strands. Teachers aim to develop and extend the language abilities and critical faculties.

Assessment:

Common assessments by teacher, end of year examination.

Form 4 English (Compulsory)

Pre-requisite

None.

Course Content: Students will complete a course based on the NZ English Curriculum covering the processes and functions of the oral, visual and written strands. Teachers aim to develop and extend the language abilities and critical faculties in preparation for the 5th form year.

Assessment:

By teacher assessment, end of year examination.

Form 5 English (Compulsory)

Pre-requisite:

None

Course Content:

School Certificate English Prescription.

Assessment:

School Certificate examination, teacher assessment, two school exams.

Form 6 English (Compulsory)

Pre-requisite: Grade C in School Certificate. Achievement during the previous year will be considered.

Course Content: The sixth form course continues to develop close reading and writing skills, critical thinking and language analysis with a strong emphasis on literature.

Assessment: Full internal assessment for 6th Form Certificate.

Form 7 English

Pre-requisite: Grade 5 in 6th Form Certificate. Progress during the previous year will be considered.

Course Content: Bursary English Prescription includes close Reading, Literary Analysis of several texts including a Shakespearean play, Language study and research. Oral language is an integrated part of the course.

Assessment: External assessment by Bursary examination

Alternative English Courses

Form 5: We offer students the opportunity to sit the Certificate in Practical English Level 1 (5th Forms) which is a nationally recognised practical English course.

Assessment: Two formal exams.

Form 6: We offer students the opportunity to sit the Certificate in Practical English Level 2 (6th Forms) which is a nationally recognised practical English course.

Assessment: One formal exam.

Media Studies

General Aim: Media Studies is the study of radio, television and print journalism in New Zealand as outlined in the New Zealand curriculum for Media Studies. The purpose is to give students:

  1. A knowledge of a variety of genre in these three media, which they can relate to.

  2. An understanding of the techniques used and their effect.

  3. A critical understanding of the issues which affect their viewing, reading and listening.

Form 6 Media Studies

Pre-requisites: Grade C in S.C. English

Course Content: Students will investigate the language, conventions and audiences of television, radio and print journalism (newspapers and magazines). They will research, interview, plan and produce their own print or video news production.

Assessment: Internally assessed. Level 2 Unit standards for the Qualification Framework. Assessment includes a two hour exam, a major oral and visual presentation based on students' own research, comparative studies and their own production.

Form 7 Media Studies:

Pre-requisites: A pass in S.C. English. Level 2 (SFC) Media Studies is an advantage.

Course Content: Students will investigate how media audiences are identified and targeted, media and media texts as commercial products, the role of the media in New Zealand and how news stories represent the world.

Assessment: Internally assessed. Level 3 Unit Standards for the Qualification Framework. Most assessments will be practical productions.

Drama

Form 6 Drama

Pre-requisite: Minimum one grade C in S.C. Interest in English and Drama.

Course Content: Students participate in a wide variety of individual, group and class exercises in role-play, improvisation, script interpretation, voice, performance skills, script writing and analysis. They learn about different dramatic styles, theatre history and go to see as many productions as possible, as well as producing items for performance.

Assessment: Internally assessed for 6th Form Certificate.

Classical Studies

General Aim: Classical Studies is the study of the civilisations of Classical Greece and Rome. The origins of much of European art, science, literature, law, philosophy, politics and religion are to be found in ancient Greece and Rome. Classical Studies is a multi-disciplinary subject, including history, art history and literature.

Form 6 Classical Studies

Pre-requisites: Strengths in English or History are desirable.

Course Content: Mythology, Greek and Roman Social Life, Literature, History, Art and Domestic Architecture.

Assessment: Internally assessed. Assessment includes tests, seminars, research assignments, essays and a three hour exam.

Form 7 Classical Studies

Pre-requisite: SFC Classical Studies is a decided advantage. Strengths in English or History are desirable.

Course Content: Greek vase painting, Attic Comedy, Alexander the Great, Socrates, Roman Epic Poetry - Virgil's Aeneid, Juvenal's Satires, Roman Religion, Roman Art and Architecture.

Assessment: University Bursary Exam, with no internal assessment component.

 
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