Baradene College
Year 13 English (Level 3)
Subject Description
Head of Faculty: Mrs A. Harrison.
Level 3 English is a course that teaches students how to develop a critical response to a range of visual and written texts. This course is designed to equip students with the skills needed to study at tertiary level. They extend their reading into critical literature that develops speaking skills for tertiary studies.
Students undertake a personal project in an area of literature or language that is of interest to them. To foster personal growth, students also develop their own assessment task from a range of options.
Prerequisites
The course is open to all but students are advised to consider their Level 2 results and to be aware that the Level 3 programme is challenging. Students should seek their English teacher’s advice or speak to the Head of Faculty if in doubt.
Parents and students should be aware that Auckland University will require 17 credits in Level 2 or Level 3 English for admission to all courses in addition to the 10 UE literacy credits required by NZQA. Students who do not have 17 credits in Level 2 English should also discuss their options with the Head of Faculty.
Assessment Information
Three internal assessments, two external standards in a three-hour exam.
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