Level 3 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Miss K. Fisher.
The NCEA Level 3 English course will challenge you with the highest levels of critical thinking, reading, viewing and writing. This is a full year University Entrance approved subject. If you enjoy philosophical discussion, critiquing viewpoints, and developing your robust reasoning, Level 3 English is where you will thrive. As you explore a variety of genres, literature and language is at the forefront. There is the opportunity to use your own creativity, plus through debate, discussion and developing your essay skills you will be well placed in any future career path. Over the year you will build strong writing capacity through your portfolio - this will be assessed in Term 3. Most students will be expected to sit the external examination. Subject endorsement is possible. Scholarship English is an opportunity some candidates may wish to pursue.
Recommended Prior Learning
English at Level 2 is recommended due to the nature of the course, although discretion is at the HoLA's approval.
Assessment Information
The entire course will be around 16 credits and will be selected from the assessments listed.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: 32 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 12 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.
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Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 32
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.