Year 10 Course Booklet

Understanding self and society through dystopia Are you genuinely aware of your identity, or are you being moulded? This course delves into the impact of technology on our society, particularly within the dystopian genre, while also examining real- world technological advancements mirrored in these texts. We investigate the cultural definition and regulation of language, shaping our thought patterns both in physical and online realms, thereby influencing our individuality and persona. You will gain insights into character development and scene-setting techniques providing you with thought-provoking insights into contemporary culture, technology, and consumerism. Text type: novel study Ideal for those wanting to explore technology's impact on identity and society. It's the little things that count Look at thematic connections in film and literature that celebrate moments of joy and beauty. This is all about looking at the little moments of pleasure in the everyday. Text types: poetry, film, creative writing. Recommended for students interested in the joy that can come from a good story.

An eye for an eye: retribution and revenge

Delve into the distinctly human phenomenon of revenge. Text types: short stories, creative writing. Recommended for students interested in exploring philosophical ideas and applying them to different texts. Yeah... nah. For all our advances as a country, the cultural cringe is still alive and well. This course will examine New Zealand’s contemporary identity as it appears in some of our most iconic literature, language and visual art. Text types: short stories, poetry, film, creative writing, visual art and contemporary spoken language. Recommended for students who want to understand our place in the world. Love and Paradox What does the world's greatest love story have to teach us about Fate? Select this course and find out how, coded into his robust play Romeo and Juliet, William Shakespeare offers us a chance to examine one of humanity's greatest mysteries: is there such a thing as free will? Text types: Shakespearian drama and film Recommended for everyone who wants to accelerate their learning in English.

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