2EEAP

NCEA Level 2 English for Academic Purposes

Course Description

Head of Faculty - Kaihautuu: Mrs S. Saxena.

This is an academic-focused English language course for students who already have general English language proficiency and are considering tertiary training. The course aims to develop confidence and skills in using English for academic purposes. Support with gaining University Entrance Literacy credits may be available for students who are ready to achieve these standards if required. However, this is not a University approved subject.

Recommended Prior Learning

It is recommended that students entering this course already have general English language proficiency. The course is not suitable for foundation level learners.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

There is no additional cost associated with this course. Students are encouraged to use their digital devices (laptop or tablet) or an exercise book and clearfile folder.

Assessment Information

English for Academic Purposes Unit Standards will be used for assessments. 22 credits are offered with some optional standards available if required. Depending on student need, the course may be adapted to include some English Language Unit Standards.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 22
Internal Assessed Credits: 22
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 30508 v3
NZQA Info

Write a short crafted text using resource material in English for an academic purpose


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30509 v3
NZQA Info

Listen to and process information about a familiar topic in a short spoken text in English for an academic purpose


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30510 v3
NZQA Info

Deliver a short oral presentation in English for an academic purpose


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 30511 v3
NZQA Info

Read and process information on a familiar topic in English for academic purposes


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 22
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0