NCEA L3 English - Eye in the Sky
ENG3E Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: Mr A. van der Velden.
Recommended Prior LearningAt least 10 Level 2 English credits.
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.
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