English
AIMS OF SUBJECT:
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CONCEPTS & PROCESSES: the ability to think, reason, discriminate and evaluate in a wide variety of linguistic contexts, personal, social, vocational and cultural. In comprehending, students should be able to analyze, infer, synthesise and evaluate; in composing, students should be able to research, plan, draft, re-draft, and edit.
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KNOWLEDGE & CONTENT: knowledge about the nature and uses of language and the variety of functions and genres in which it operates. In this context genres of literature will be of particular significance.
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SKILLS: interpreting and controlling the textual features (grammar, syntax, spellings, paragraphing) of written and oral language to express and communicate.
https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/79aab7be-cdd3-4bf1-937f-34e203b1b915/SCSEC14_English_Syllabus.pdf
RATIONALE FOR SUBJECT:
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Language, identity and power.
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Language, meaning and values.
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Language as shape.
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Critical literacy.
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Language awareness.
https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/9a51027f-2dc8-4ffb-bfa2-1e65a598668e/SCSEC14_English_guidelines.pdf
SUBJECT TOPICS/ SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Paper One:
This paper will be specifically aimed at testing the comprehending and composing abilities of students.
Paper Two:
This paper will test students' knowledge of and response to a range of texts.
SECTION A: In-depth study of a text
SECTION B: Comparative study
SECTION C: Poetry
https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/79aab7be-cdd3-4bf1-937f-34e203b1b915/SCSEC14_English_Syllabus.pdf
ASSESSMENT:
The syllabus will be assessed by a terminal written examination.
At both Higher Level and Ordinary Level there will be two papers.
There will be an equal allocation of marks to each paper.
https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/79aab7be-cdd3-4bf1-937f-34e203b1b915/SCSEC14_English_Syllabus.pdf
POSSIBLE CAREER OPTIONS:
• Journalist
• Novelist
• Poet
• Teacher
• Lecturer
• Business Management
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Students partake in a number of activities outside of the classroom:
• Guest speakers
• Drama
• Film
• Writing competitions
• Film competitions
AIMS OF SUBJECT:
- CONCEPTS & PROCESSES: the ability to think, reason, discriminate and evaluate in a wide variety of linguistic contexts, personal, social, vocational and cultural. In comprehending, students should be able to analyze, infer, synthesise and evaluate; in composing, students should be able to research, plan, draft, re-draft, and edit.
- KNOWLEDGE & CONTENT: knowledge about the nature and uses of language and the variety of functions and genres in which it operates. In this context genres of literature will be of particular significance.
- SKILLS: interpreting and controlling the textual features (grammar, syntax, spellings, paragraphing) of written and oral language to express and communicate.
https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/79aab7be-cdd3-4bf1-937f-34e203b1b915/SCSEC14_English_Syllabus.pdf
RATIONALE FOR SUBJECT:
- Language, identity and power.
- Language, meaning and values.
- Language as shape.
- Critical literacy.
- Language awareness.
https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/9a51027f-2dc8-4ffb-bfa2-1e65a598668e/SCSEC14_English_guidelines.pdf
SUBJECT TOPICS/ SYLLABUS CONTENT:
Paper One:
This paper will be specifically aimed at testing the comprehending and composing abilities of students.
Paper Two:
This paper will test students' knowledge of and response to a range of texts.
SECTION A: In-depth study of a text
SECTION B: Comparative study
SECTION C: Poetry
https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/79aab7be-cdd3-4bf1-937f-34e203b1b915/SCSEC14_English_Syllabus.pdf
ASSESSMENT:
The syllabus will be assessed by a terminal written examination.
At both Higher Level and Ordinary Level there will be two papers.
There will be an equal allocation of marks to each paper.
https://www.curriculumonline.ie/getmedia/79aab7be-cdd3-4bf1-937f-34e203b1b915/SCSEC14_English_Syllabus.pdf
POSSIBLE CAREER OPTIONS:
• Journalist
• Novelist
• Poet
• Teacher
• Lecturer
• Business Management
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Students partake in a number of activities outside of the classroom:
• Guest speakers
• Drama
• Film
• Writing competitions
• Film competitions