Level 3 English Extension

NUMBER OF CREDITS: 15

Entry Recommendations: 

14 credits from NCEA Level 2 English Literature or Level 2 English Extension, at Merit or Excellence level or entry in consultation with the Head of Faculty.

Course Outline: 

This is a stimulating and exciting academic course geared towards higher English study for those students who may wish to sit the English Scholarship examination at the end of their Level 3 studies. It will involve the development of advanced critical literacy skills, the study of a number of literary texts selected from New Zealand literature, and world literature, as well as, the development of a range of writing and speaking skills. It is expected that students will sit the Level 3 external standards.

Skills developed in the course:

• Writing

• Speaking

• Critical literacy

• Visual text analysis

• Written text analysis