12ENF

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
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91099 v4
NZQA Info

English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91102 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91104 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91105 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91107 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 18
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.