Level 3 English Aotearoa
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs N. Ward.
You will learn to respond critically to literature that reflects your cultural identity. You will develop an insightful understanding of how language features and structure are crafted by New Zealand writers, directors and presenters to explore ideas for particular purposes and audiences. You will pursue lines of inquiry that interest you in historical and contemporary literary and linguistic contexts. Key skills include critical and creative thinking, making and supporting evaluative judgements, and using information skills to draw conclusions.
Where does it lead? This is a University Entrance approved course. L3EAO develops the literacy skills needed in all subjects in the senior school and in careers such as health sciences, law and law enforcement, psychology, politics, the media, education, the defence forces, the public service, trades and any career involving written or spoken communication. Students in this course can enter Scholarship English.
What should I have already done?
Students taking L3EAO should have taken a L2 English course previously. The course design will be flexible and responsive to students’ individual interests and academic needs.
Course Contribution
No cost.
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
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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 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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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: 19
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.
Pathway Tags
Administration Officer, Receptionist, Advertising Specialist, Copywriter, Registered Nurse, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Barrister, Author, Counsellor, Journalist, Communications Professional, Technical Writer, Legal Executive, Editor, Solicitor, Radio Presenter, Personal Assistant, Early Childhood Teacher, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Primary School Teacher, Nanny/Child Carer, Policy Analyst, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Teacher Aide, Television Presenter,
Disclaimer
Courses will only run based on minimum entries
Selecting a course does not guarantee entry into this course
You may apply for an exemption if you do not meet the prerequisite of a course or if the course requires this for entry
Standards offered can be altered at the discretion of the HOD of the Department
Some standards in NCEA courses might be optional depending on student strengths
Course contribution may vary slightly by the start of 2025