Level 2 English for Academic Purposes - University Entrance
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr C. Wilson.
English for Academic Purposes - University Entrance
The course primarily teaches university study skills such as research, editing and referencing conventions. The Level 2 English for University Entrance course is designed for students who are studying towards University Entrance and require 10 University Literacy credits. Throughout the year, students complete a mix of Level 2 Achievement Standards and Level 4 Unit Standards. Students have the opportunity to finish the course with enough reading and writing Level 2 literacy credits needed for University Entrance.
Students will explore the following skills across units
- Skimming and scanning
- Note taking
- Inquiry Learning
- Researching an aspect of a topic
- Referencing and citation skills
- Academic language usage
- Writing in a variety of academic styles
Entry Criteria
This course is made up of Level 2 Achievement Standards and Level 4 Unit Standards and is designed for Year 13 ESOL students.
Only ESOL students who have completed 12EAPR and 12EAPW may apply.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Write a crafted text using researched material in English for an academic purpose
Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1
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Read and process information in English for academic purposes
Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4
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English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5
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English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11
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English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8
Disclaimer
Course selection does not guarantee a course will be available or that you have approval to take a course. Final course confirmation is in January and depends on your final results and in rare cases, staff availability.