Course List for the English Department
NCEA
1
11ENA
11 English
Explore a wide range of texts, from short stories, novels and films to posters, podcasts and blogs. Develop skills in listening and speaking, reading and writing, and viewing and presenting.
External Credits
12
Internal Credits
21
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
Diagnostic assessment/evidence of capability
NCEA
1
11ENI
11 English
Similar to ENA, you will develop your skills in listening and speaking, reading and writing, and viewing and presenting, in a slower-paced learning environment.
External Credits
4
Internal Credits
21
FeeContribution
0
Open Entry
NCEA
1
11ENL
11 English (Literacy Enhancement)
You will explore texts, develop your skills in listening and speaking, reading and writing and viewing and presenting and you will have a strong focus on enhancing your literacy skills.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
20
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
Diagnostic assessment/ evidence of capability
NCEA
1
11ENS
11 English for Returning Students
This course is designed for those who have been out of school for a period of time. You will develop skills in listening and speaking, reading and writing, viewing and presenting, in a supported learning environment.
External Credits
04
Internal Credits
21
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
Diagnostic assessment/ evidence of capability
NCEA
1
11FTV
11 Film Studies
In this course you will gain knowledge and understanding of film through the study of existing films. You will also make your own film product.
External Credits
04
Internal Credits
16
FeeContribution
40
Open Entry
NCEA
2
12ENA
12 English
This course has a strong focus on giving you the skills to work successfully with language and texts that are becoming increasingly sophisticated and challenging in our world.
External Credits
12
Internal Credits
21
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
10 Level 1 English credits, including two writing based standards
NCEA
2
12ENI
12 English
This course has a strong focus on working towards internals and the literacy reading and writing standards. Slower-paced than 12ENA.
External Credits
04
Internal Credits
21
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
10 level 1 English credits, including one writing based standard
NCEA
2
12EDR
12 English with Drama
This English course is designed specifically for Drama students. You will study & write a range of scripts and watch and review plays. Students will gain Level 2 UE literacy. In order to take this class you must be enrolled in 12DRA.
External Credits
8
Internal Credits
19
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
10 level 1 English credits, including one writing-based standard plus entry to 12 DRA
Students enrolled in 12English with Drama must be enrolled in 12DRA. The work you do in 12English with Drama directly relates to the work you do in YR12 Drama.
NCEA
2
12EFS
12 English: Future Skills
Want to develop your self-management, information literacy, thinking and speaking skills, and gain level 2 credits? This course is for learners who want to develop their communication and study skills in a practical and relevant way.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
18
FeeContribution
0
Open Entry
NCEA
2
12GEN
12 Gender Studies
This course gives an overview of current gender issues in society as well as the history behind them. You are encouraged to take part in shaping the course and there is an emphasis on current events, the influence of the media on gender and rights, reforms and relationships.
External Credits
04
Internal Credits
21
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
10 level 1 English credits, including at least one writing-based standard
NCEA
2&3
CRW
12/13 Creative Writing
This is a course for students who love to write, want to develop as a writer and pick up some NCEA credits as part of their writing journey.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
19
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
16 English credits at Level 1
Please note: This course is designed to complement Year 12 or Year 13 English. It is not suitable as a substitute for English.
NCEA
3
13ENG
13 English
This course is for the confident English students who have strong literacy skills and want to develop their critical literacy, and reading and writing skills to a high level.
External Credits
08
Internal Credits
20
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
8 Level 2 English credits, including one writing based standard
NCEA
3
13EBG
13 English Bridging
This course is for year 13 English students who need to complete Level 2 standards. There is the opportunity to move onto Level 3 standards, if desired.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
20
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
6 level 2 English credits
NCEA
3
13EFS
13 English: Future Skills
Want to develop your reading, writing, speaking, collaboration and listening skills, and gain level 3 credits? This course is for learners who want to strengthen their communication skills to prepare for the work place or further study. The focus is on learning transferable skills, and where possible, tasks will be linked to real world experiences
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
19
FeeContribution
0
Open Entry
Year 13 Students
NCEA
3
13FIP
13 Film Production
This course allows you to explore the artistic and technical aspects of film making – focusing on the planning, production and post-production roles of producing a film product.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
35
FeeContribution
40
Open Entry
NCEA
3
13GEN
13 Gender Studies
This course allows you to examine how gender is constructed through a range of texts. It encourages you to take a deeper look at issues of representation, as well as past and current gender issues in society.
External Credits
04
Internal Credits
20
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
8 Level 2 English credits, including two writing based standards
NCEA
3
12JOU
13 Journalism
This course further develops your understanding of print and broadcasting media. This is a recommended course if you are considering tertiary study in Media or Journalism.
External Credits
04
Internal Credits
21
FeeContribution
40
Entry Requirements
Completion of 12JOU or 10 level 2 English credits, including two writing based standards
NCEA
3
13ENGL
13 Lovers of Literature
This course taps into your love of literature. It is designed to widen your literary knowledge and develop critical literacy skills needed at tertiary level. It is recommended for students who are interested in sitting Scholarship English, or are independent learners.
External Credits
12
Internal Credits
20
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
10 Level 2 English credits, including 5 Reading & 5 Writing
NCEA
3
13POP
13 Popular Culture
This course is for students interested in learning about and critically analysing what becomes popular in society, why it becomes popular, and how it impacts on our views, beliefs and actions.
External Credits
04
Internal Credits
18
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
8 level 2 English credits, including at least one writing based standard
NCEA
1&2
12ENL
Bridging the Gap
This is for students who need literacy support to complete Level 2 English.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
21
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 7 Level 1 English credits
NCEA
1&2
12ENL
Bridging the Gap
This is for students who need literacy support to complete Level 2 English.
External Credits
0
Internal Credits
21
FeeContribution
0
Entry Requirements
A minimum of 7 Level 1 English credits
Full-Time
Hagley Writers’ Institue
Do you want to take your writing seriously and be guided and extended? The Hagley Writers’ Institute offers a challenging and stimulating programme that helps writers prepare their work for publication and provides a pathway to tertiary study.
Hours Per week
20+
Qualification
Certificate of Achievement can be assessed for NQF Level 4
Cost
1200
Entry Requirements
Aged 18+ as well as application, writing sample and interview
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