Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt) Sacred Heart College (Lower Hutt)

Level 3 English (ENG303)

ENG303
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Davies.

Recommended Prior Learning

Year 12 English


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 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 ...


Learning Areas:

English, Level 3 optional courses


Assessment Policy & Procedures

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

2 x 1B5 exercise books


Disclaimer

POLICY
It is the policy of Sacred Heart College Lower Hutt to have school-wide policies that inform parents and students of the criteria for administering all Assessments for National Qualifications.