ENGDS202

Level 2 Dystopian Futures

Course Description

PURPOSE: How should dystopian literature prepare us for the future?

This course is designed to extend students and introduce them to high-level texts and literacy concepts. The course's texts will enable significant opportunities for connection to issues in contemporary society, with a proposed course of study including The Handmaid's Tale and 1984.

COURSE OUTLINE: This course consists of a study of literature that focuses on the theme of dystopia, looking at a future in which a 'perfect' society is maintained through governmental, totalitarian, moral, religious or corporate control. You will examine written and visual texts exploring these ideas and make links to contemporary society. You will be a student interested in reading and viewing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction texts. You will be a student seeking endorsements and one who could use this thematic, academic study, incorporating critical literary theory, to gain Scholarship English at Year 13.


Recommended Prior Learning

Success in academic Level 1 English preferably with an external.

RECOMMENDED ENTRY: High ability and interest in ideas around power and control.


Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91098 v3
NZQA Info

English 2.1 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91100 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.3 - Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence


Level: 2
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91101 v2
NZQA Info

English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing


Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 18
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 14
Total Numeracy Credits: 0