NCEA L3 English - Eye in the Sky
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr A. van der Velden.
The title of this course comes from a film by the same name - a thought-provoking film that looks (amongst other things) at the morality of the military using drones - piloted thousands of kilometers away - to kill the enemy.
This course will focus initially on the concept of morality, with a particular focus on the morality of war - if there is such a thing!
Carrying on with the war theme, the course will also focus on the idea of the horrors of war - both physical and psychological. In particular, we'll look at the desensitization to death and killing that occurs in war, the slow moral decline of soldiers in battle and the PTSD that so many face during and after war.
Course Overview
Term 1
In term 1 we set up the writing portfolio. We will also complete a visual text study, as well as setting up the Connections standard.
Term 2
The first half of term 2 is taken up with the Connections standard. The second half of the term is taken up with close viewing and a seminar presentation.
Term 3
The writing portfolio is completed in term 3. We will also be revising for the derived grade exams.
Term 4
Term 4 will be spent revising for the final exams in November.
Recommended Prior Learning
At least 10 Level 2 English credits.
Pathway
This course will develop the skills required for university study.
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.
External
NZQA Info
English 3.2 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
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English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
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English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas
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English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence
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English 3.9 - Respond critically to significant aspects of visual and/or oral text(s) through close reading, supported by evidence
Approved subject for University Entrance
Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 20
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.