Level 3 English: Let's Get Critical
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs B. Gibson.
Following on from Level 2, this course allows students to develop their critical response by exploring a range of literature. Students will study a range of different texts, responding critically to these and looking at how to make sophisticated arguments and how the texts create meaning in our world. If you enjoy analysis of texts, this is the course for you. This course has a maximum of 19 credits.
Please speak to your English teacher or the HOLA English for advice on which English course to select.
Recommended Prior Learning
UE Literacy including Achieved or higher in one external and 2.4 Writing Portfolio
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 3.5 - 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: 18
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.
Disclaimer
All subject selections are provisional only and are subject to:
- meeting any course entry requirements
- minimum class sizes
- the availability of teaching staff
and the final decision is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Area for that subject.