Level 2 English - Foundation
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss L. Anderson.
Level 2 Foundation English
NCEA Level 2 Foundation English aims to help students develop the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, respond to language and symbols and to relate to the wider world in a supported environment. In this course, students will study a variety of texts which include a visual text and short texts. Students can gain a possible 8 Literacy credits needed for a University Entrance qualification from this course.
Course Overview
Term 1
2.5 Oral Presentation Unit
2.2 Visual Text Study
2.10 Close Viewing Internal
Term 2
2.10 Close Viewing Unit
2.7 Significant Connections Unit
Term 3
2.8 Information Literacy Unit
Revision
Term 4
2.8 Information Literacy Submission
Revision
Entry Criteria
A course in English is compulsory for all NCEA Level 2 students.
Entry into Level 2 Foundation English requires successful completion of Year 11 Foundation English.
Note: Students can gain entry into 13ENG if they pass 12ENF with consistent Merit grades.
Equipment/Stationery and Course Costs
This course makes significant use of digital learning material at various times during the year. It is advantageous for a student to have a laptop during these times. Some learning activities, including assessments, will not be able to be completed without a laptop.
Auckland University has additional requirements regarding Literacy.
17 Level 2 or Level 3 English credits are required. If you do not meet this requirement, Auckland University will ask you to attend a Pre-University Entrance course with a focus on literacy.
Pathway
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is eligible for NCEA Course Endorsement.
Total Credits Available: 18 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.
External
NZQA Info
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Pathway Tags
Trades, Armed Forces, Broadcaster, Reporter, Interpreter, Training Consultant, Librarian, Curator, Communications, Marketing Manager, Reviewer, Teacher, Editor, Lawyer, Publisher, Account Executive, Account Supervisor, Actor/actress, Administration, Administrative & Program Director, Administrative Assistant/Office Mgr., Advertising, Advertising Account Executive, Advertising Sales Representative, Announcer, Application Developer, Archivist, Area Coordinator, Assistant Account Executive, Assistant Editor/Production Editor, Associate Company Manager, Associate Director of Publicity, Associate Editor, Associate/Public Accountant, Attorney, Author, Bank Officer, Book Publisher, Bookstore manager, Broadcast Advertising Manager, Broadcasting, Business Operations Senior Planner, Buyer, Career Counselor, Certified Public Accountant, Child Care Specialist/Teacher, Columnist, Commodities Trader, Communication, Communication Skills Trainer, Communications Assistant, Community Affairs Specialist, Computer Manager/Consultant,
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.