12EAPUE

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.

Total Credits Available: 25 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 25 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 22750 v5
NZQA Info
Write a crafted text for a specified audience using researched material in English for an academic purpose
Level: 4
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r,6w
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 4, Week: 1

U.S. 22751 v5
NZQA Info
Read and process information in English for academic purposes
Level: 4
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6r
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 2, Week: 4

A.S. 91101 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.4 - Produce a selection of crafted and controlled writing
6
6
6
6
6
6
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 6w
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 3, Week: 5

A.S. 91102 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.5 - Construct and deliver a crafted and controlled oral text
3
3
3
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 11

A.S. 91105 v2
NZQA Info
English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s)
4
4
4
4
4
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: Y
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 4r
Numeracy Credits: 0

Assessments:
Term: 1, Week: 8

Credit Summary
Total Credits: 25
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 13
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 22
Total Numeracy Credits: 0

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.