Year 13 English
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Faitala.
Level 3 English allows students to study, use, and enjoy language and literature in a variety of text forms and enables us to access the thoughts and perspectives of others, to walk in different worlds, to develop empathy, and to make linguistic and cultural connections.
Level 3 English is an approved subject for University Entrance and builds on the knowledge and skills gained from Year 12 English. It is aimed at students who are working towards attaining the requirements for University Entrance and will enable students to achieve the 14 credits for a subject area that will contribute towards meeting the criteria for UE.
All courses of English at Wesley College offer students the opportunity to:
1.Engage with and enjoy language in all its varieties.
2.Understand, respond to, and use oral, written and visual language effectively in a range of contexts.
3.Develop control over the processes associated with using and responding to English language purposefully and effectively through, reading, writing speaking,
listening, viewing and presenting.
4.Develop an understanding of the grammar and conventions of English.
5.Respond personally to and think critically about a range of texts, including literary texts.
6.Use language skills to identify information needs, find, use, and communicate information.
7.Acquire the necessary standards to meet both Level 1 NCEA and the University Entrance Literacy requirements.
Recommended Prior Learning
14 credits at L2 English
Pathway
English can support just about any career pathway. Here are some examples:
Actuary
Agricultultural/Horticultural Scientist
Artistic director
Barrister
Building Surveyor
Chemist
Civil Engineer
Conservator
Curator
Dietician
Director (Film. Television, Radio or Stage)
Economist
Environmental engineer
Finance Manager
Foreign Policy Officer
Geologist
Geophysicist
Gynaecologist/ Obstetrician
Historian
Intelligence Officer
Interpreter
Journalist
Judge
Market Research Analyst
Marine Biologist
Meteorologist
Naturopath
Naval Architect
Occupational Therapist
Psychologist
Policy Analyst
Teacher
Tutor
Radiation Therapist
Registered Nurse
Sales and Marketing Manager
Social Worker
Solicitor
Speech- Language Therapist
Statistician
ESOL teacher
Technical Writer
Tertiary Lecturer
Trainer
Urban/Regional Planner
Valuer
Workplace relations adviser
Zoologist
Assessment Information
NCEA Level 312 internal credits
8 External credits
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
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English 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
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English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
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English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
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English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts
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English 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 24
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.
Pathway Tags
Cook, Holiday Park Manager, Sales Representative, Accountant, Auditor, Diversional Therapist, Actor, Actuary, Acupuncturist, Office Administrator, Finance Manager, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Sales and Marketing Manager, Survey Technician, Aeronautical Engineer, Aeroplane Pilot, Registered Nurse, Air Force Airman/Airwoman,