English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
The course: English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
English for Academic Purposes (EAP) is a language programme for ESL students who are working at stage 3 and 4 of The English Language Learning Progressions (ELLP). It provides opportunity to students who are non-native speakers of English to improve their language skills and to maximise their learning and engagement across all curriculum areas.
The Aim:
The main focus of the EAP course is helping students gain confidence and competence in the English language. As students develop their language skills, they are able to participate in all other subjects in their Year 12 and 13 curriculum courses to their full academic potential. Subsequently, it will also provide them the opportunity to take English for Academic Purposes reading and writing Unit Standards at Level 3 (Standards approved for NCEA literacy co- requisites) and Level 4 which are accepted for the University Entrance Literacy requirement.
The course consists of Unit Standards for Level 3 at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) low B2 which are included to help students achieve NCEA literacy co-requisite and prepare for Level 4 standards. The standards for Level 4 are at a level comparable to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) mid B2.
What will I learn? The course will include:
Probe: We will explore and develop an understanding of our cultural identity, sense of belonging, learning, integration and our participation in a multicultural society and in the wider world.
Practice:
Vocabulary learning strategies that include academic word lists, subject-specific word banks and localised content to enable full accessibility and comprehension of texts.
A variety of written texts such as essays and reports using academic register which include appropriate use of citation and referencing skills.
Identify and rectify inaccuracies in vocabulary and grammar use
Focus on reading comprehension skills incorporating a variety of academic texts
Provide opportunity to improve research skills such as taking notes, selecting and gathering of data, paraphrasing and incorporating resources into academic texts
Presentation skills, using a variety of language and presentation techniques.
A focus on formal and academic conversations and interview situations.
Produce:
Weekly academic vocabulary tasks to expand academic vocabulary
Reading Journal - Fortnightly reading texts and writing summaries and personal responses
Write academic essays - expository essays; persuasive writing/argument; report-writing
Use APA citations and referencing
Listening comprehension and note-taking skills
Accuracy and fluency practice tasks
Reviewing work: Draft-writing, editing and proofreading skills
Writing and presenting a speech
Complete assessments to achieve literacy and university entrance requirements
How will this course be assessed?
This course consists of Level 3 and/or Level 4 English for Academic Purpose (EAP) Standards. There are 12 credits being offered at each level.
Will there be any FAO? (Further Assessment Opportunities)
Yes, but it is expected with good scaffolding for formative assessments there should be little need for further assessment opportunities (FOA). However, should the need arise then FOA's will be offered.
What are the course costs? None
