What's love got to do with it?
12ENGL Course Description
Oxytocin, serotonin, dopamine. Can love be explained by a series of chemical reactions in our brains, or is it something more? In this course students will explore the inner workings of love: love languages, attachment styles and different types of love. We will look into one of the most powerful forces in our universe that drives humans to do the unthinkable, good or bad! We will look at iconic relationships and love in literature and film, as well as more contemporary examples.
Why do people fall in love? And why are some forms of love long-lasting while others are so fleeting? Love is a basic human emotion, but understanding how and why it happens is not necessarily easy. This course is for students who are interested in understanding how love really influences our choices and want to learn to analyse complex characters and texts through this lens.
Students will:
Gain a better understanding of the most basic and mysterious human emotion: love.
Use texts to explore relationship traits and their implications.
Reflect on effective ways to understand yourself and others.
Course Overview
Term 1
Get ready to kick off the year with the Close View assessment! This term, we're diving back into the film skills you've been sharpening since Year 9. It's a chance to refresh what you already know and level up your analysis game. Whether you've mastered it or need a little boost, this term is all about getting you back in the groove with those film techniques you've been building over the years.
Assessments covered:
AS91107 Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence
AND
AS91101 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
Term 2
Get ready to dive into research like never before—this time with a music twist! You’ll pick a topic related to love that interests you and learn research skills that’ll help you ace projects in other subjects too. This standard is all about boosting your reading and writing skills, but don’t stress if writing isn't your thing.
Here’s the cool part: You have options! You can write your research or create a presentation instead. If you’re feeling nervous about speaking in front of the class, no worries—record a voiceover for your presentation and still earn those extra credits. There are so many ways to succeed this term, so just let your teacher know what works best for you!
Assessments covered:
AS91105 Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
OPTIONAL
AS91102 Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
Term 3
This term, we’re going to level up your exam skills. You’re already halfway there since you’ve studied the film—now it’s time to put that knowledge into action. You’ll get to refine your practice essays and add them to your writing portfolio. This is your chance to show off all the film analysis skills you’ve been building over the past four years. Get ready to impress!
Assessments covered:
AS91109 Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
AND
AS91101 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
Term 4
This term is all about cashing in on the hard work you’ve put in all year. It's time to gear up for your exam, finalize your writing portfolio, and get everything lined up for Year 13 and beyond. This is your chance to show what you've got and set yourself up for success—don't miss it!
Assessments covered:
AS91109 Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
AND
AS91101 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
Career Pathways
Secondary School Teacher, Author, Copywriter, Technical Writer, Journalist, Editor, Printer, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Translator, Nanny/Child Carer, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Recreation Co-ordinator, Youth Worker, Teacher Aide
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