13ENG

13 English

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. van Ansem.

English for students who want to continue to develop their analysis, research and writing skills beyond Level 2 English.

Objectives

  • To engage in critical analysis of literature and film. 
  • To increase knowledge and interest in written and visual language choices.
  • To develop confidence and ability in thinking, reasoning, discriminating and evaluating.
  • To improve academic writing skills.

Content

  • Study of written texts.
  • Study and close viewing of visual texts.
  • Oral presentation.
  • Research and application of literary theories.

NOTE:  English is not compulsory at Year 13. 


Extension/Enrichment Opportunities

Year 13 students interested in sitting the English Scholarship exam are encouraged to select 13ENX. However, all Year 13 students can attend the English Scholarship tutorials that are offered from Term 2 onwards. In addition, the English Faculty offers a range of extension/enrichment opportunities including Debating, Spoken Word Poetry Club, writing clubs, external writing and speech competitions, and trips or performances relevant to the curriculum.

Recommended Prior Learning

14 Level 2 English credits, including at least ONE external.

Subject and Associated Costs

Course Costs: $21.00 (class text).
Associated Costs: Nil.

Career Pathways

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

This subject is eligible for subject endorsement.

This subject is approved for University Entrance.

Total Credits Available: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
External Assessed Credits: 8
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91472 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91473 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91476 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91479 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91480 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 18
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 12
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

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.

Disclaimer

It is important that you complete your option selection by the due date to enable you to have your preferred course of study. Course availability is dependent on numbers and staffing, and course entry will be confirmed at the beginning of the school year.