Recommended Background:
Students must be from a non-English speaking background. This includes immigrants (recently arrived or long-term residents) and students born in Australia. For more information on eligibility, please refer to the Eligibility for Enrolment Guidelines. Strong analytical and literacy skills are required. This subject has an examination at the end of the course.
Course Outline: This subject is designed for students for whom English is an additional language or dialect. It is designed to improve students’ general proficiency in the English language, with a focus on developing their literacy skills. There is an emphasis on communication, comprehension, analysis and text creation. This subject provides the foundation for further study in Stage 2 English as an Additional language or Essential English (EAL).
Students develop and use a range of language strategies to convey ideas and opinions that are appropriate for a variety of purposes and contexts. They exchange opinions and convey information and experiences in written and spoken forms. Student learning is supported through explicit modelling and construction of texts.
Students develop their confidence and competence as users of English, developing skills as critical viewers, listeners, speakers, readers, and writers.
Topics Covered: In Stage 1 English as an Additional Language students develop their ability to use English that is accurate and appropriate in a variety of contexts. They read, view and listen to short texts and discuss issues of interest. Students develop their skills in delivering effective oral presentations without undue reliance on memorised or written texts. They undertake research and interact with other people in the community.
Length of course: Semester 2
Credit points: 10 points
Recommended Background:
Students must be from a non-English speaking background. This includes immigrants (recently arrived or long-term residents) and students born in Australia. For more information on eligibility, please refer to the Eligibility for Enrolment Guidelines.
Strong analytical and literacy skills are required. This subject has an examination at the end of the course.
Course Outline: This subject is designed for students for whom English is an additional language or dialect. It is designed to improve students’ general proficiency in the English language, with a focus on developing their literacy skills. There is an emphasis on communication, comprehension, analysis and text creation. This subject provides the foundation for further study in Stage 2 English as an Additional language or Essential English (EAL).
Students develop and use a range of language strategies to convey ideas and opinions that are appropriate for a variety of purposes and contexts. They exchange opinions and convey information and experiences in written and spoken forms. Student learning is supported through explicit modelling and construction of texts.
Students develop their confidence and competence as users of English, developing skills as critical viewers, listeners, speakers, readers, and writers.
Topics Covered: In Stage 1 English as an Additional Language students develop their ability to use English that is accurate and appropriate in a variety of contexts. They read, view and listen to short texts and discuss issues of interest. Students develop their skills in delivering effective oral presentations without undue reliance on memorised or written texts. They undertake research and interact with other people in the community.
Assessment:
Additional Costs:
Nil