Kaiapoi High School
Level 3 English - Classic to Contemporary
Course Description
Head of Faculty/Teacher in Charge: Ms J. Collins.
Level 3 English - Classic to Contemporary requires students to explore language and think critically about a range of texts, including film. Students will write in a range of styles, complete reading, and viewing assessments, and critically evaluate literature.
Course Overview
What is taught in courses varies from year to year. This course could include:
Close Viewing
For this topic you will study a visual text, looking closely at how the director has crafted it effectively. You will compare specific techniques used across two different scenes to evaluate how the director has used these techniques to position the audience and manipulate our thinking.
Writing Portfolio
This unit will be assessed in Term Three, with learning and preparation being ongoing throughout the year. You will produce at least two polished pieces of writing in different formats and styles. You will be assessed on your ability to follow written conventions and write with sophistication and originality.
Written Text study
In this unit you will study the elements which are part of creating a successful written text. You will evaluate how these ideas are conveyed through different aspects of the text and how these ideas are relevant to lessons for wider society, including why these lessons are necessary. This will be assessed in the examination at the end of the year.
Visual or Oral Text study
In this unit you will study the elements which are part of creating a successful visual or oral text. You will evaluate how these ideas are conveyed through different aspects of the text and how these ideas are relevant to lessons for wider society, including why these lessons are necessary. This will be assessed in the examination at the end of the year.
Critical Lens
This topic will require you to adopt a critical theory and analyse a text through this lens. You will use texts from critical theorists to approach your analysis from a different stance, such as feminism, Freudian, post-colonialism, Marxism. In your evaluation you will apply the critical theory to your studied text to discover a deeper, more nuanced meaning.
Recommended Prior Learning
To be accepted for this course students need to have Level 2 Literacy and a minimum of 13 credits from Level 2 English, including at least one external standard, or HOF approval.
Whilst this course does provide the opportunity to meet the Literacy requirements for University Entrance, students who do not already have these credits on entry will struggle to succeed in this course.
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Charged device. Pen.
Pathway
English is a foundational skill, which is of value in any future career. This is particularly true in people-related jobs such as; social work, health care, journalism, media, education, etc.
English is also useful in support of many other subject areas, and is a prerequisite for a number of courses, both in school and beyond.
Assessment Information
Three internal and two external Achievement Standards are offered in this course. Learning is assessed throughout the year, during class time and for homework, as well as in the examination in November.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 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing 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
NZQA Info
SCHL - English
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 21
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Journalist, Teacher of English to Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Psychologist, Copywriter, Translator, Sales and Marketing Manager, Registered Nurse, Art Director (Film, Television or Stage), Author, Counsellor, Clinical Coder, Trainer, Interpreter, Advertising Specialist, Community Development Worker, Early Childhood Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Kaiwhakaako Māori, Occupational Therapist, Tertiary Lecturer, Private Teacher/Tutor, Youth Worker, Secondary School Teacher, Social Worker, Teacher Aide, Psychotherapist, Case Manager, Career Consultant, Support Worker,
Disclaimer
Please note that courses will go ahead only if student numbers, staffing, and timetabling allow it. Where a subject is oversubscribed, and there are insufficient numbers or resources to create an extra class, a ballot system may be applied.
Costs
The Board of Trustees has again asked to opt into the Ministry of Education donation scheme. Doing so resulted in the ability to waive student fee donations. Kaiapoi High School aims to deliver quality educational courses over and above those that which is funded by the Ministry. It is likely the School will opt into the donation scheme for 2025, however parental contribution for the costs of trips and activities where participation is optional, and/or components not covered by the Government grant, may be requested. We appreciate the financial support our families make to the School.
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