Level 3 English with Shakespeare
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs A. Vaughan.
In this course, students will read, view and critically respond to a wide range of literature, including Shakespeare, a film and a novel. Short and unfamiliar texts will also be woven throughout the year and used to help students refine their inference and close reading skills. The course will also include a writing portfolio and a literature research assessment where students access critical readings. They will progress further in their journey to becoming discerning readers and competent, confident users of language.
Please note: while this course is named after the great William Shakespeare, only one term is centred around the study of his work, and students can use either Shakespeare or their other written texts for their internal and external assessments. This is a Level 3 English course and is approved for the same pathways as 13ENG.
Course Overview
Term 1
Students will:
explore the characteristics of creative non fiction and draft a piece of their own;
study a novel;
draft a literary essay on the novel.
Term 2
Students will:
practise critical response to unfamiliar texts;
refine and edit their writing pieces for assessment;
study a Shakespearean play;
be introduced to critical and academic literature.
Term 3
Students will:
finalise their critical research assessment;
study a film;
prepare for and sit practice examinations.
Term 4
Students will:
revise prior learning and prepare for external assessments.
Recommended Prior Learning
Completion of the Year 12 English course with at least 12 Level 2 credits, or with approval of the Learning Area Director of English.
Pathway
English study at this level trains students in critical analysis, communication and the ability to process information, all of which are valued in a wide variety of careers. This course provides students with a sound basis for tertiary study. It will also encourage a life-long interest in literature and ideas.
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 3.3 - Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, 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 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts
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.
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We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.