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About English 2

English 2 replaces the subjects English Literature and Culture and Social Studies English. The resources have been updated and renewed to ensure compliance with the curriculum.

Illustration: We see a sailboat, a steam train, a T-Ford, a horse and carriage, a telegraph key, a telephone and a space ship. — In English 2 you will learn more about the influence that English-speaking countries have had on the world. Govva: Siren Halvorsen / CC BY-SA 4.0

English 2 subject renewal

The resources related to English Literature and Culture and Social Studies English have now been revised. Some resources have been updated, but most of the material for English 2 is new. The amount of material has also been reduced, since two subjects have merged.

Below, you will find an outline of some of the changes that have been implemented.

Language learning

English 2 aims to prepare you for future studies at higher educational institutions. As you enter tertiary education, you will meet a more academic, formal, and subject-specific English. We have therefore developed several resources that will help you improve your command of the English language by polishing your grammar skills, improving your vocabulary, and developing your writing skills.

In-depth learning and critical use of sources

The updated curriculum emphasises in-depth learning, and this is reflected in many of the tasks developed for English 2. In these tasks, you are encouraged to dig deeper, find more information, and put this information into context. Critical thinking and a critical approach to sources is a central part of the subject.

Text production

When you write, you want to capture your reader’s attention and get your point across clearly. This is not always easy, and it requires practice. How do you write texts in specific genres? How do you express yourself clearly and to the point? Building on what you learned in English 1, English 2 has a variety of resources that will make it easier for you to construct clear and well-structured texts.

Cooperation

We know that languages are best learnt in collaboration with others, therefore, many of the tasks encourage cooperation with other students, and you are often asked to provide peer feedback in pairs or in small groups.

Literature and film

You will find a wide selection of short stories, poems, speeches, and excerpts from novels, with related tasks and activities. We have also included a number of feature films, documentaries, and short films that will shed light on various topics relevant for the classroom.

Podcasts

In addition to films, literature, and various articles, you will also find two podcast series that can be used as listening exercises or as introductions to their respective topics.

We have a podcast about literature with episodes about William Shakespeare, African literature, and English poetry. Our other podcast is about democracies and the challenges they face. There are episodes about the UK and the United States, India, and South Africa.

Interdisciplinary topic

The interdisciplinary topic Democracy and Citizenship is well taken care of by exploring the political systems and important issues in several English-speaking countries.

Structure

We have tried to create a structure that is clear and easy to navigate. The material for English 2 has been divided into seven topics:

Literature and Film
Improving your language
Text development
The Political World
Issues and Debates
Studying the Past
In-Depth Study Project

Most of the resources are divided into two parts: an article (subject material) and tasks. Some articles have tasks included, and there are some tasks that do not have a related article. In the menu you will find an overview of all resources.

We hope that you will find the material interesting, educational, fun, and challenging.