11 English A International
Although this years timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place next year.
Subject Description
Teacher in Charge: Mrs E. Blears.
English for Academic Purposes
Prerequisite: Satisfactory score in entrance test at a (minimum) low Intermediate level.
This course is suitable for any second language speaker in academic years 11-13. It covers the skills of reading, writing and presenting/speaking. The course is designed for students who wish to fulfil literacy requirements. For those who do not require literacy, the course is designed to challenge all participants in the skills of analysing, understanding and explaining different genres of English.
Subject Overview
Term 1
Understanding what literacy requires at this stage of high school; becoming a fluent and proactive reader (through various text genres); a competent and grammatically satisfactory writer (various genres) ; a confident speaker; an attentive listener. Acquiring academic vocabulary to support curriculum subjects.
Term 2
Understanding what literacy requires at this stage of high school; becoming a fluent and proactive reader (through various text genres); a competent and grammatically satisfactory writer (various genres) ; a confident speaker; an attentive listener.
Acquiring academic vocabulary to support curriculum subjects.
Term 3
Understanding what literacy requires at this stage of high school; becoming a fluent and proactive reader (through various text genres); a competent and grammatically satisfactory writer (various genres) ; a confident speaker; an attentive listener.
Acquiring academic vocabulary to support curriculum subjects.
Term 4
Reviewing and consolidation year's learning
Contributions and Equipment/Stationery
Academic Vocabulary workbook $20 approx.
Disclaimer
Your selection does not guarantee course placement. Course costs and standards listed may vary.