12 English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. Loh
The content of the course will focus on the development of academic English language skills through a topic-based approach. Skills include reading and applying understanding in English for academic purposes, writing for academic purposes, delivery of oral presentations and understanding of spoken texts. Academic vocabulary extension will be part of the course.
This is designed to be a two year course which will allow students to work towards gaining the approved NZQA literacy requirements for entry to New Zealand universities.
Course Overview
Term 1
The programme is a topics-based language course which focusses on Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing skills with an emphasis on grammar and vocabulary.
Climate Change
Term 2
Deforestation
Term 3
Writing skills
Film study (AS91099)
Term 4
Film study (AS91099)
Recommended Prior Learning
Students have engaged with Year 11 ESOL or Year 11 English. Students who have English as a second language.
Assessment Information
US 22751: Read and process information in English for academic purposesAS91099: Analyse specified aspect(s) of studied visual or oral text(s), supported by evidence
Pathway
Credit Information
Total Credits Available: 10 credits.
Externally Assessed Credits: 4 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 6 credits.
External
NZQA Info
NZQA Info
Useful Links
Disclaimer
We aim to enable every student to have the course that they prefer, however, some courses have limited places or pre-requisits that may restrict the student's choice.