ENGDS303

Level 3 Dystopian Futures

Course Description

PURPOSE: How should dystopian literature prepare us for the future?

This course is designed to extend students and introduce them to high-level texts and literary concepts. The course's texts will enable significant opportunities for connection to issues in contemporary society.

COURSE OUTLINE: This course consists of a study of literature that focuses on the theme of dystopia, looking at a future in which a 'perfect' society is maintained through governmental, totalitarian, moral, religious or corporate control. You will examine written and visual texts exploring these ideas and make links to contemporary society. You will be a student interested in reading and viewing a wide range of fiction and non-fiction 

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

Recommended Prior Learning

Success in academic Level 2 English preferably with an external.

RECOMMENDED ENTRY: Success at high ability Level 2 English and an interest in ideas around power and control.


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: 18
Internal Assessed Credits: 14
External Assessed Credits: 4
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
A.S. 91472 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.1 - Respond critically to specified aspect(s) of studied written text(s), supported by evidence


Level: 3
Internal or External: External
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r,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. 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. 91479 v1
NZQA Info

English 3.8 - Develop an informed understanding of literature and/or language using critical texts


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r *
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 18
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 18
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 14
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

Approved subject for University Entrance

Number of credits that can be used for overall endorsement: 18

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.