ENG3E

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.

Total Credits Available: 20
Internal Assessed Credits: 16
External Assessed Credits: 4
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


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91475 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.4 - Produce a selection of fluent and coherent writing which develops, sustains, and structures ideas


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91476 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.5 - Create and deliver a fluent and coherent oral text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
A.S. 91478 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.7 - Respond critically to significant connections across texts, supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0 *
Numeracy Credits: 0
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 20
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 20
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 10
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.