NCEA Level 3 English Language Studies
13ELS Course DescriptionTeacher in Charge: C. Naden.
Recommended Prior LearningEnglish Language Studies:
AS 91105v2 English 2.8 - Use information literacy skills to form developed conclusion(s) is preferred.
Level 1 Literacy.
English for Academic Purposes (EAP):
AS 22749 v5 - Write a text under test conditions in English for an academic purpose.
Level 4 5 credits * U/E
22750 v5 Write a crafted text for a specified audience using researched material in English for an academic purpose.
Level 4 6 credits * U/E
This English course now includes English for Academic Purposes. Students will spend the year completing an in-depth study of the teenage brain. They learn about how the adolescent brain develops, it’s function and how this effects teenagers’ thoughts and feelings, actions and attitudes. University entrance can be gained through the successful completion of three level four EAP standards. Skills utilized for study at university are explicitly taught on this course. Some level three unit standards are also on offer.
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