S2 PATHWAYS- ENGLISH & MEDIA
Building upon foundational skills in English from previous grades, the English curriculum emphasizes reading literature critically, various forms of writing, and effective communication through speaking and listening. In Media studies, students delve into the realm of advertising, film production, and practical skills for creating marketing content. Both subjects offer pathways to further education and diverse career opportunities in the creative industries.
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S2 PATHWAYS- ENGLISH & MEDIA
WHAT WILL YOU DO IN ENGLISH? English in both S3 and the Senior Phase builds on the skills you have been learning in S1 and S2. This means that you already have all of the skills you need to succeed, it is just a matter of continuing to develop them. These skills are: READING Reading literature and writing critically about it (critical essays and textual analysis) Close reading- reading a passage and showing the ability to understand and analyse it Reading for enjoyment WRITING Personal reflective writing Imaginative writing Argumentative writing ( persuasive or discursive writing) TALKING AND LISTENING Developing your confidence and ability to speak in a group or by yourself to share your ideas, opinions and views
WHAT DO I NEED ENGLISH FOR? The short answer is EVERYTHING! It is important that you push yourself to achieve the highest qualification that you can in English (Nat4/Nat 5/Higher/Advanced Higher). Although there are specific jobs which focus on English the reality is that almost every job, college course, university course, apprenticeship, training place, etc. requires an English qualification. This is because good literacy skills (the ability to read, write and speak effectively) are necessary in all areas of life.
WHAT WILL YOU DO IN MEDIA? Learn about the way in which advertising is used in everything from magazines to websites to sell products Learn about the process of making films and marketing them to the public Learn practical skills for planning, creating and marketing your own products such as adverts or short films
WHAT DO I NEED MEDIA FOR? During your time studying Media you can gain qualifications at National 4, National 5 and Higher. These can help you gain entry to: Further study in courses such as Film/TV courses or Media Studies A range of careers in the creative industries such as film production, television, radio, advertising, journalism, etc.
