Breaking the News: Level 2 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss J. Swney.
Do you care what's happening in the news? Are there news stories and issues that get you fired up? Are there things that you wish you’d hear talked about more? In this course, we will explore ethical issues in the media and in the news, get familiar with current events, and understand every side to the ethical and moral issues that surround our everyday lives. You’ll get the chance to delve into an ethical issue you care about and voice your opinions on what matters to you in the form of debate or podcast!
Note - If you take this course, you will have the opportunity to gain NCEA credits in both English and Media Studies.
**UE reading Credits
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
External
NZQA Info
English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
NZQA Info
English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
NZQA Info
Media Studies 2.7 - Demonstrate understanding of an ethical issue in the media
Disclaimer
The courses we offer are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.