ENG303

Level 3 English (ENG303)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr S. Blandford.

The 21st Century has brought about unprecedented change. We have witnessed the progression of the internet, artificial intelligence, a truly global society and the rise of social media. But how much have human beings truly changed? The course looks into both classics and modern literature to find out if we have changed as much we may think. This course leads to consideration of the human condition and considers how we relate to others. The study of literature and language in this course includes research, a writing portfolio as well as visual and written text study. 

This English course offers 18 credits; 10 internal and 8 external from the standards listed below.

You will need to have gained 6 credits in Year 12 English from the Writing Portfolio standard to choose this course. 

You will need to enjoy reading to enjoy this course. 

Some of the possible text studies are shown below. 

The corrosive nature of desire in Othello – Eng-quiring mindsExtremely Loud & Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

Being human is given. But keeping our humanity is a choice ...

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 12 English

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

1 x 1B5 exercise book

Pathway

This course leads to a wide range of career pathways. Thinking and communication skills will be essential in any career choice or future tertiary student and can be developed by studying English.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91472 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91473 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91475 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
Term: 3, Week: 5

A.S. 91479 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 18
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 18
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

Only students engaged in learning and achievement derived from Te Marautanga o Aotearoa are eligible to be awarded these subjects as part of the requirement for 14 credits in each of three subjects.

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