Level Three English
Level
NCEA Level 3 with Achievement Standards
Entry Requirement
Highly recommended: at least 12 credits from Level 2 English, including at least 4 credits from externally assessed standards. It is strongly recommended that students have also achieved English 2.4.
For students who did not meet the literacy requirements for University Entrance, namely 5 credits in Reading and 5 credits in Writing, this course may be adapted at the discretion of the Head of Department.
Cost
Extended text (novel) - $25
Course Outline
Level 3 English encourages high-level critical thinking and sophisticated analysis through the study of a diverse range of literary texts. Students engage with notable New Zealand texts, classic literature, and global cinema, exploring complex themes and critical theories. Students have the opportunity to develop their creative and analytical writing skills, as well as deliver an effective oral presentation, preparing them for the demands of tertiary education and beyond.
Assessment
Internals
AS 91101 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing - 6 credits
AS 91476 - Create a crafted and controlled oral text - 3 credits
AS 91479 - Develop an informed understanding of literature using critical texts - 4 credits
or
AS 91478 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence - 4 credits
Externals
AS 91472 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied written texts - 4 credits
AS 91473 Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual texts - 4 credits
AS 91480 Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading - 4 credits
Where Does It Lead
Many students take English at Level 3 because of the emphasis on effective communication which is a requirement in a broad range of tertiary courses.
Further Information
Ms Julie van Rij HOD