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.
Recommended Prior Learning
Year 12 English
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
2 x 1B5 exercise books
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.
External
NZQA Info
English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
NZQA Info
English 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
NZQA Info
English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 10
Term: 3, Week: 5
NZQA Info
English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts
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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