English as a Second Language
These papers are very useful for improving the skills required for university study by students whose first language is not English. Students who would like to develop their confidence in the skills of speaking, writing, reading and listening in English are encouraged to choose an ENSLA paper as one of their elective papers. All papers are supported by the University's online learning system.
Key information
Study English as a Second Language in these qualifications
Study English as a Second Language as a specialisation of
Papers
Available English as a Second Language papers
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENSLA100 | English for Professions | 15.0 | 23W (Hamilton Waikato College) & 23X (Zhejiang University City College, Hangzhou China) |
| The paper is designed to provide practical experience in the application of English language skills and to replicate the skills the students will need as they transition to the workplace within their chosen profession. This paper is intended for students with English as an additional language. | |||
| ENSLA103 | English as an Additional Language: Effective Academic Writing | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) & 23B (Hamilton) |
| This paper covers research, approaches to and techniques for different writing genres, analysis of English text and discourse, and an understanding of issues in academic integrity. This paper is intended for students with English is an additional language. | |||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENSLA201 | English as an Additional Language: Effective Academic Listening | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) |
| This paper is intended for students for whom English is an additional language. In this paper, students will explore practical perspectives on listening skills needed for lectures and tutorials at the university level. Essential note taking skills will also be covered to aid students in their ability to get the best out of universi... | |||
| ENSLA202 | English as an Additional Language: Effective Academic Speaking | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides students with skills needed to understand and question academic texts. It covers skills in reading and text inquiry and techniques in voicing opinions and questioning views. This paper is intended for students for whom English is an additional Language. | |||
300 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Points | Occurrence / Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENSLA300 | English as an Additional Language: Academic Research Writing | 15.0 | 23A (Hamilton) & 23B (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides an introduction to academic research methodologies and writing for students for whom English is an additional language. | |||
| ENSLA302 | English as an Additional Language: Global Englishes | 15.0 | 23B (Hamilton) |
| This paper provides EAL students enrolled in any discipline with an examination of the role and functions of English within the globalisation of communication. | |||
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