Level 3 English: Critical Literature Studies
Course Description
Level 3 English Critical Literature Studies is a rigorous course that prepares students for tertiary education. Particular emphasis is placed on developing a student's critical analysis and evaluation skills, and on considering the relevance that literature has to our society. Students will study a range of literary texts, both written and visual, which may include: poetry, short stories, drama, novel, film and television. The course also focuses on writing and oral presentation skills, particularly in relation to argument construction.
Pre-requisites
Entry is at the discretion of the Head of Faculty. Students choosing this course will be expected to have gained a Merit Endorsement in English at NCEA Level 2 (ideally in English Literature), including Merit grades in the following achievement standards:
- 91098: Analyse specified aspects of studied written texts OR 91100: Analyse significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts
- 91104: Analyse significant connections across texts
Course Specific Costs
$20 (approximately) - learning support materials
Pathway
English leads to most tertiary courses, especially arts, journalism, management studies, law, education, or medicine. This can lead to careers in: writing, teaching, journalism, communications, human resources, or publishing. Skills are developed in researching, communicating, analysing, evaluating, comprehending and interacting.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence
Students will study EITHER 3.1 or 3.2
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English 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
Students will study EITHER 3.1 or 3.2
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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 3.5 - 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: 22
Disclaimer
Specific course content may change from what has been advertised in order to remain current and meet students' needs.
The school has the right to make the best decision based on both staffing, and overall student interest, when preparing the final timetable.