Total credits available:
18 Internal Credits
Course Description:
English at this level brings together the attributes developed in previous years. The course integrates literature with the skills of critical thinking and analysis. Students will engage in all of the essential strands of the English Curriculum. At this level, the tasks enable our young men to personalise their learning to enable them to translate knowledge across curriculum areas. Students will finish this course with a better ability to understand and shape language so that they can think critically as adults.
Entry Requirements: (entry into courses are subject to the head of department approval)
If you achieved fewer than 14 credits at Level 2 English, you will need HOD approval.
Standards Assessed: (these may change)
#91472: Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence. (4 External credits).
#91473: Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual text(s), supported by evidence. (4 External credits).
#91474: Respond critically to significant aspects of unfamiliar written texts through close reading, supported by evidence (4 External credits).
91475: Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas. (6 Internal credits).
91479: Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts. (4 Internal credits).
91480: Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence. (4 Internal credits)
#Students choose one standard.
Example of employment opportunities: (note this list is not exclusive, additional information can be found on https://www.careers.govt.nz
Broadcaster, Reporter, Interpreter, Training Consultant, Librarian, Curator, Communications, Marketing Manager, Reviewer, Teacher, Editor, Lawyer, Publisher, Actor/actress, Administration, Administrative & Program Director, Administrative Assistant/Office Mgr., Advertising, Advertising Account Executive, Advertising Sales Representative, Announcer, Archivist, Area Coordinator, Assistant Editor/Production Editor, Associate Company Manager, Associate Director of Publicity, Associate Editor, Attorney, Author, Book Publisher, Bookstore manager, Broadcast Advertising Manager, Broadcasting, Career Counselor, Child Care Specialist/Teacher, Columnist, Commodities Trader, Communication, Communication Skills Trainer, Communications Assistant, Community Affairs Specialist.
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