Approx Cost:
$5.00 voluntary contribution for course materials
Technology Requirements:
A laptop is essential for this course
Entry Recommendations:

Year 12: NCEA Literacy Co-Requisite Unit Standards in Reading (5 credits) and Writing (5 credits).
Alternatively, students can discuss their suitability with the HOLA, Ms Lamont.

Year 13:  At least 10 credits from Level 2 English Achievement Standards.

Course Outline:

English is not compulsory at Year 12; however, it is strongly recommended.

“Every word a woman writes changes the story of the world, revises the official version.”  Carolyn See

Tired of history? Time for some her-story? This multi-level Level 2/Level 3 course aims to introduce you to the central concepts in feminist theory and to apply these to the analyses of literary texts.  We will study a selection of novels, film, short stories, song lyrics and poetry that focus on women’s lives and reflect on the presentation and positioning of females from various gendered, racial, socio-economic, and national perspectives.

 As a guide please click here to see the standards that were included in the 2024 course. These can potentially change in 2025.

Please note that English is currently undergoing a national curriculum rewrite. This course may be subject to change.

Assessment:

This course includes two internal and two external Achievement Standards. Students can achieve these Achievement Standards as Level 2 or Level 3. 

Where Does It Lead:

Year 13 English: ENC301, ENW301, ENF301, ENS001, ENR001 and ENG301. For those in Year 13, University – many courses require NCEA Level 3 English as a prerequisite (refer to Careers information).

For further information see:
Ms Lamont