EAP
English for Academic Purposes
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OBJECTIVES/COURSE CONTENT:
This is an English for Academic Purposes course designed to prepare and support students to gain formal New Zealand qualifications at Secondary school and University. A thematic study will strengthen academic vocabulary, intensive and extensive reading and formal, academic writing. Each student will be offered an individual assessment pathway using a mix of Achievement Standards in English, English Language Unit Standards nd English for Academic Purposes Unit Standards. These may be chosen from the list below in consultation with learners. CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning will help students work independently as well as in multi-level groups.
ASSESSMENT:
• Academic vocabulary tests.
• English Language Unit Standards at Level 1, 2 or 3 as appropriate.
• English For Academic Purposes Unit Standards Level 3
• Support for gaining Achievement Standards for Level 2 UE Literacy
This means Year 12/13 EL students do not have to take Year 12/13 English for Literacy.
This is an English for Academic Purposes course designed to prepare and support students to gain formal New Zealand qualifications at Secondary school and University. A thematic study will strengthen academic vocabulary, intensive and extensive reading and formal, academic writing. Each student will be offered an individual assessment pathway using a mix of Achievement Standards in English, English Language Unit Standards nd English for Academic Purposes Unit Standards. These may be chosen from the list below in consultation with learners. CALL (Computer Assisted Language Learning will help students work independently as well as in multi-level groups.
ASSESSMENT:
• Academic vocabulary tests.
• English Language Unit Standards at Level 1, 2 or 3 as appropriate.
• English For Academic Purposes Unit Standards Level 3
• Support for gaining Achievement Standards for Level 2 UE Literacy
This means Year 12/13 EL students do not have to take Year 12/13 English for Literacy.
Teacher in Charge
Recommended Prior Learning
English Language Proficiency at ELLP Stage 2, or in discussion with the
Teacher.
Pathway Tags
Credit Information
| Assessment | Description | Level |
Internal or External |
Credits |
L1 Literacy Credits |
UE Literacy Credits |
Numeracy Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. 28057 v3 | Read and understand texts for practical purposes (EL) | 3 |
I |
5 |
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| U.S. 28056 v3 | Read and understand texts on familiar topics (EL) | 3 |
I |
5 |
|||
| U.S. 28064 v3 | Present information on a familiar topic (EL) | 3 |
I |
5 |
|||
| U.S. 28068 v3 | Write a connected text on a familiar topic (EL) | 3 |
I |
5 |
|||
| U.S. 22750 v4 | Write a crafted text for a specified audience using researched material in English for an academic purpose | 4 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6w |
|
| U.S. 22751 v4 | Read and process information in English for academic purposes | 4 |
I |
6 |
Y |
6r |
|
| A.S. 91099 v4 | English 2.2 - Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence | 2 |
E |
4 |
Y |
4w |
|
| A.S. 91106 v2 | English 2.9 - Form developed personal responses to independently read texts, supported by evidence | 2 |
I |
4 |
Y |
4r |
|
Total Credits |
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