L1 English: Survival - Semester A
1ENGSA Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Miss L. Harris
Level 1 English: Survival - Semester A
Deep dive into stories of survival against the odds.
From Man vs Wild to Scott of the Antarctic! From survival in the jungle to survival in the urban jungle follow along and see if you’ve got what it takes. What choices would you have made in those same situations? Should we all become Doomsday Preppers? Use your critical thinking skills to dismantle (or create your own) conspiracy theories.
Standards listed below are subject to change and will be decided in collaboration with the students and their teacher at the beginning of the semester. Students will be offered 8-10 credits for this course.
Students can take this course for both semesters.
Pathway
L2 and 3 English Core - Semester A, L2 and 3 English Core - Semester B, L2 English: Dystopia - Semester A, L2 English: Dystopia - Semester B, L2 English: Identity - Semester A, L2 English: Identity - Semester B, L2 English: Law - Semester A, L2 English: Law - Semester B, L2 English: Trades - Semester A, L2 English: Trades - Semester B
Communication skills learned in English provide a solid foundation for all jobs and career pathways, but especially for careers in marketing, research, consultancy, journalism, management, human resources and trades. The survival theme will also spark interest for students looking at careers in conservation, research, environmental studies, history and the outdoors.
Prior Learning & PrerequisitesAn enthusiasm for the outdoors and an eagerness to test your survival skills.
Credit Information
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 90052 v5 English 1.4 - Produce creative writing | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
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| A.S. 90053 v5 English 1.5 - Produce formal writing | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90853 v2 English 1.9 - Use information literacy skills to form conclusion(s) | 1 |
I |
4 |
Y |
||
| A.S. 90856 v2 English 1.11 - Show understanding of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, using supporting evidence | 1 |
I |
3 |
Y |
||
Total Credits |
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Total Credits Available: 13 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
Statistician, Marine Biologist, Architect, Building Insulator, Forestry Scientist, Hunter/Trapper, Mining Engineer, Agricultural/Horticultural Scientist, Zoologist, Microbiologist, Mechanical Engineer, Outdoor Recreation Guide/Instructor, Urban/Regional Planner, Dairy Farmer, Geologist, Ranger
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Selection of a course does not guarantee entry into the course. Courses may not run due to low numbers and timetable clashes may occur. In both of these situations, the student will be consulted about alternative courses during the Course Confirmation process.