13EN2

13 English 2

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Simone Connell.

This course is designed for students who:

  • Do not have sufficient credits to meet the University Entrance literacy requirements (5 Reading and 5 Writing Level 2 UE Lit credits).

Students will:

  • Develop their close reading of visual texts through a range of interesting activities
  • Read and view a range of texts designed to stimulate their interest and develop their skills in reading, writing and viewing
  • Prepare for assessments which meet the requirements for University Entrance Literacy credits in reading
  • Apply critical theories to studied texts


NB - The only opportunity to gain University Entrance Literacy credits in writing within this course is through the External standard.


Prerequisites

Achieved 10 Level 1 literacy credits through the English Achievement Standards

Achieved at least 7 level two credits from the English Achievement Standards

Must have attended and attempted all papers in the Level Two English external examination

Must NOT have UE Literacy 

OR HoF Approval



Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

*13EN2*- Supplementary costs: Approx $5

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.

Total Credits Available: 15 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 11 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
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
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91478 v1
NZQA Info
English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
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
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 4

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

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 10

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 15
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 8
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 15

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.