ENGPY303

Level 3 Psychology and English

Course Description

PURPOSE: How do authors influence our understanding of mental health and distress?

To enhance your English skills through the study of Psychology and Literature. In this course, you will explore a range of literature (film, short texts, novel) with a focus on psychological ideas. We will explore common psychological approaches to deepen your understanding of character development and motivation.

COURSE OUTLINE: We explore a range of literature and research psychological concepts with a view to developing thinking skills.

External can be written or visual text.

Prerequisite - 2.4 Writing Portfolio 91101 and ONE external exam OR at the discretion of the HoL English


Recommended Prior Learning

Success in Level 2 A.S. English and an interest in psychology in recommended, but not necessary.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery (Approximate)

To be advised

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 14
Internal Assessed Credits: 10
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. 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. 91477 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.6 - Create a fluent and coherent visual text which develops, sustains, and structures ideas using verbal and visual language


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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 14
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 14
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 14

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.