Glendowie College
11 English as a Second Language
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs M. van Ansem.
Objectives
- To increase students’ knowledge and understanding of the academic English required for secondary and tertiary study in NZ.
- To learn about New Zealand culture.
- To develop confidence in taking part in New Zealand society.
Content
The course covers academic and communicative English on a variety of topics and text over the language skills of listening, speaking, reading, writing, grammar*, vocabulary, and information literacy skills. A regular homework programme is followed.
*Grammar conventions are taught throughout the course and linked to assessment requirements.
Assessment
Topic | Description |
Writing | Learn writing skills and practise the art of creative, formal, and informal writing. |
Reading | Read a range of texts independently and write a response supported by evidence. |
Information Literacy and Speaking | Research a chosen topic and present findings in a speech. |
Listening | Listen to a range of spoken and/or visual texts and present responses. |
Visual Text | Learn film conventions, view a film, and write a film review or character study. |
Static Image | Create a visual text from a read text (taught subject to time constraints). |
Recommended Prior Learning
Diagnostic testing is carried out to determine the student's level and placement.
Teacher referral.
Subject and Associated Costs
Course Costs: $18.00 (Education Perfect).
Associated Costs: Nil.
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