NCEA Level 3 English 301

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Edgecombe

Recommended Prior Learning

University entrance literacy, including at least one of 91098 and 91100, or at the discretion of the Head of the English Department.

Level 3 English
In this course, you will study a range of literature genres which will engage and develop your ability to analyse texts and respond critically to them, and to make sophisticated connections between texts. Prepare for high engagement with both reading and writing tasks. You will be expected to read an extended text in your own time, and to access and read sophisticated secondary material in the course of your preparation for a variety of assessments. An oral presentation will also feature within this course.

UE Approved Subject

Learning Areas:

English

Assessment Policy & Procedures

Career Pathways

Copywriter, Author, Minister of Religion, Journalist, Technical Writer, Radio Presenter, Policy Analyst, Youth Worker, Television Presenter

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

You will be offered the opportunity to purchase a copy of the extended text (approx $20) taught in class. There are no scheduled trips, but opportunities to attend theatrical productions or other events may present themselves from time to time, incurring a small cost.

Credit Information

This course is eligible for subject endorsement.

This course is approved for University Entrance.

Assessment	Level	Internal or External	Credits	L1 Literacy Credits	UE Literacy Credits	Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91472 v1 English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence Assessments: Term: , Week:	3	E	4	Y	4r,4w *
A.S. 91474 v1 English 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence Assessments: Term: , Week:	3	E	4	Y	4r,4w *
A.S. 91476 v1 English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas Assessments: Term: , Week:	3	I	3	Y	*
A.S. 91478 v1 English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence Assessments: Term: , Week:	3	I	4	Y	*
A.S. 91479 v1 English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts Assessments: Term: , Week:	3	I	4	Y	4r *
A.S. 91480 v1 English 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence Assessments: Term: , Week:	3	I	3	Y	*
Total Credits			22	22	12	0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 22

* 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.

Total Credits Available: 22 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 14 credits.