Level 3 English: The Written Word
13ENW Subject DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mrs M. Davies
Following on from Level 2, this course allows students to explore the written word by developing their critical response through exploring a range of literary texts including Shakespeare and film. Students will develop both creative and transactional writing skills through the writing portfolio. This course has a maximum of 21 credits.
Please speak to your English teacher or the HOD 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
This course is eligible for subject endorsement.
This course is approved for University Entrance.
| Assessment | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits | UE Literacy Credits | Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.S. 91472 v1 English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4r,4w * |
|
| A.S. 91473 v1 English 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence | 3 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w * |
|
| A.S. 91475 v1 English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas | 3 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6w * |
|
| A.S. 91476 v1 English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas | 3 |
I |
3 |
Y |
* |
|
| A.S. 91479 v1 English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts | 3 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r * |
|
Total Credits |
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Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
* 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.
Total Credits Available: 21 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 8 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 13 credits.
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.