Heretaunga College Heretaunga College

Level 3 Dystopian Futures

ENGDS303
Course Description Recommended Prior Learning

Success in academic Level 2 English preferably with an external.

RECOMMENDED ENTRY: Success at high ability Level 2 English and an interest in ideas around power and control.



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 literary concepts. The course's texts will enable significant opportunities for connection to issues in contemporary society.

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 

Prerequisite - 2.4 Writing Portfolio 91101 and ONE external exam OR at the discretion of the HoL English


Learning Areas:

English



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised