Level 1 English Multimedia
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr D. Hanson.
All Year 11 students are required to study English. Students will be guided by teacher recommendation for English Communication Literacy or ESOL courses. Otherwise, they will choose from either English Multimedia or English Literature.
An English course assessing Level 1 Achievement Standards which covers a range of different media, including film, social media and language. Students will investigate the form and purpose of language in these mediums as well as the concepts of genre and audience.
Recommended Prior Learning
Recommended Prior Learning: Satisfactory results in Year 10 English and teacher’s recommendation.
Pathway
Assessment Information
With the new NCEA standards being introduced in 2024 at Level One, the 11 English Multimedia course in 2025 will assess three of the four standards.This will require a broader understanding of the links between topics, which we hope will result in better learning outcomes for our akonga.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
Course can be endorsed with Merit or Excellence
External
NZQA Info
English 1.1 - Demonstrate understanding of how context shapes verbal language use
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English 1.2 - Demonstrate understanding of specific aspects of studied text
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English 1.3 - Develop ideas in writing using stylistic and written conventions
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English 1.4 - Demonstrate understanding of significant aspects of unfamiliar texts