OTAGO GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL
Careers Education
Year 13
ENGLISH
13ENGL
ENGLISH

Description
We've saved the best for your last year!
13 English has been designed to capitalise on the incredible English skills you have developed in the past four years and give you the chance to explore exciting and challenging new ideas. You'll examine the past, present and possible futures through text studies, explore critical theories and create works of your own to enhance your communication skills.
Your teachers are focussed on getting the best from you and will support you to reach your potential. As Year 13s, you'll be given some flexibility to choose the topics you want to be assessed on, so you can make decisions about what's best for your future direction.
What you'll be learning:
Exploring different forms: We'll be studying films, plays, poetry, short stories, and novels.
Sharing your perspective: You'll get to create a variety of texts that let you share your take on the world.
New ways of looking at things: We'll examine texts through critical lenses, helping you uncover deeper meanings.
Grow and be challenged: Expect to be inspired, empowered, and challenged by the work you do.
Prerequisites
Nil
Assessment
17 Internal Credits
8 External Credits
University Entrance
Yes
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course Contribution
$10.00
13ENLA
ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Description (multi level course)
During the course you may:
Read for meaning and pleasure - read a range of texts, view films and write a personal response to your selections
Create a writing portfolio
Construct and deliver a presentation or seminar
Interact in English with people from other countries
Complete assessments appropriate to English ability
Prerequisites
Nil
Assessment
15 - 25 Internal Credits
University Entrance
No
Course Endorsement
No
Course Contribution
Nil
13CLST
CLASSICS

Description
During the course you will:
Analyse ideas and values of the classical world
Demonstrate understanding of a significant historical figure from the classical world
Demonstrate an understanding of significant ideology (ies) in the classical world
Demonstrate understanding of the lasting influence of the classical world on other cultures across time
Prerequisites
NCEA Level 2 English
Assessment
12 Internal Credits
10 External Credits
University Entrance
Yes
Course Endorsement
Yes
Course Contribution
$10.00