Level 3 English

Course Description ENG300

In this course, you will develop the ability to critically evaluate ideas, and respond using sophisticated language and structures.  You will be encouraged to think more insightfully about the issues presented, and to evaluate the extent to which an author/creator has positioned or influenced you to reconsider your own view of the world.  

Level 3 English provides a solid foundation in advanced writing, synthesis and critical analysis skills - all of which are crucial to success in tertiary-level study. 

Students will have the opportunity to further extend their learning by working towards Scholarship English.

Topics covered: • Writing • Critical Viewing • Written Text • Short Texts • Critical Textual Analysis

Recommendations for subject entry

10 credits in Level 2 English

Assessment

Assessment will include a combination of internal and external achievement standards in this 17 (or 20) credit course:

Compulsory:

3.4 Writing Portfolio (6 cr)

Plus ONE of:

3.7 Connections  (4 cr)   OR   3.8 Critical Texts (4 cr)

And TWO Externals:

3.3 Unfamiliar Texts (4 cr)  AND one of:  3.1 Written Texts (4 cr)    OR    3.2 Visual Texts (4 cr)

Optional:

3.5 Seminar (3 cr)

Next Steps

Tertiary Education 

Course Description LIT300

This is an alternative senior Literacy course designed for students wanting to improve their reading and writing skills, as well as for those interested in the environment. You will have the ability to contribute to local projects, whilst using your language skills in practical ways that will prepare you for life beyond Stream.

This course provides students with an alternative pathway in senior English, specifically for those not wanting to select the traditional ENG300 option. 

Topics covered: • Writing • Research • Presentation Skills

Recommendations for subject entry

Suitable for students who are:

• Able to follow a deadline

• Wanting to improve their reading and writing skills

• Interested in the environment and/or sustainability

• Interested in the local area 

Assessment

Assessment will include a combination of internal and external achievement standards in this 17 (or 20) credit course:

• US11097 How to Listen Actively - 3 cr

• US1307 Speaking to an Audience - 3 cr

• US1279 How to Write in Plain English - 3 cr

• US3491 Write a Report - 4 cr

PLUS one of:

• AS90828 (3.1) - Evaluate a personal action that contributes to a sustainable future - 6 cr 

• AS91735 (3.2) - Evaluate measures that may be taken to sustain and/or improve a biophysical environment - 4 cr

• AS90832 (3.5) - Develop and justify a strategy for an organisation that will contribute to a sustainable future - 5 cr

Next Steps

Employment or further study.