English as a Second Language
If your first language is not English, these papers will help you improve the skills you need for university study.
Please note: There will be no new enrolments in the English as a Second Language supporting subject in 2018. Students who commenced a supporting subject in English as a Second Language in 2017 or prior should consult the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences for programme advice (wfass@waikato.ac.nz).
Many University of Waikato international students take English as a Second Language (ESLA) papers in order to pursue careers or educational programmes requiring academic English language skills. ESLA papers are also taken by New Zealand permanent residents who want to establish themselves economically and socially in their new home country.
ESLA papers will provide you with instruction and practice in advanced academic language and communication skills, written, oral and aural. All papers are supported by the University's online learning management system Moodle, which enables the publishing of work and teaching of critical thought and analysis, as applied to studying in a university context.
Key information
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Study English as a Second Language in these qualifications
English as a Second Language as a specialisation of
Papers
Papers available within this subject
Available English as a Second Language papers
100 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
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| ENSLA103 | Undergraduate Research Writing for ESL Students | 19A (Hamilton) & 19B (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 . | ||
200 Level
| Code | Paper Title | Occurrence / Location |
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| ENSLA201 | Academic Aural Strategies | 19A (Hamilton) |
| 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 university lectures and tutorials. | ||
| ENSLA202 | Academic Oral Strategies | 19B (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. | ||
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Subject Requirements
English as a Second Language is available as a supporting subject for the BA or BSocSc.
English as a Second Language is available as a supporting subject for the BA or BSocSc. English as a Second Language may also be taken as a supporting subject within other undergraduate degrees, subject to academic approval of the Faculty or School of Studies in which the student is enrolled. English as a Second Language papers can be taken individually towards other degrees only by students for whom English is an additional language (EAL). In each of the following paper descriptions, the acronym EAL describes such students.
To complete a supporting subject in English as a Second Language, students must gain 70 points, including at least 40 points above 100 level.
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Contacts
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
Phone: 0800 800 145 or +64 7 838 4932
General and Undergraduate Email Enquiries: esla-fass@waikato.ac.nz