ENC3

English - Communication - NCEA Level 3

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mrs L. Strother.

This course is a combination of NCEA Level 2 & 3 standards, with the aim of achieving at least 12 English credits at NCEA Level 2 or 3.  Students will need to develop a critical understanding of visual texts, as well as exploring the connections between a range of these texts.  There is no opportunity in this course to achieve UE or UE literacy.




Course Overview

Term 1
Connections: an umbrella connection will be established with a focus on two sub-connections. Students will view a range of texts and analyse these, as well as independently selecting a text and analysing this text in relation to the stated connections. Students will begin to construct a report which will be presented in Term 2.

Term 2
Students will submit their Connections Report based on four texts. Students will develop their analysis skills with regard to visual language. They will also learn to develop a critical response supported with appropriate and specific evidence.

Term 3
An opportunity is available at the beginning of Term 3 to submit an Oral Presentation at NCEA Curriculum Level 2 or Level 3. Students will be taught the relevant skills required to present their learning. Following this, students will develop an understanding of the skills required to research and present their findings in a written report.

Term 4
All research documentation and reports are due early in Term 4.

Recommended Prior Learning

ENC7:  This is the foundation for this course.  The visual strand will have been unpacked and students will have gained the skills and knowledge to navigate the requirements of the ENC8 course.  Students will also have an understanding of research and the skills required to write a report.

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: 24 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 3492 v8
NZQA Info
Write a short report
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 8824 v8
NZQA Info
Research a topic and evaluate the research process
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91104 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.7 - Analyse significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

A.S. 91105 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91107 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.10 - Analyse aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close viewing and/or listening, supported by evidence
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

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

Assessments:
Term: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

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: 2023-03-09, Week: 2023-03-09

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 18
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0