Course information
English as Additional Language (EAL) focuses on language learning and the explicit teaching of the structure, linguistic features and sociocultural aspects of English. The course focuses on academic writing and research, with explicit teaching of essay structure, including paragraph writing and the use of topic sentences. Students learn note-taking and summarising to assist students in avoiding the perils of plagiarism. These are skills that prepare students for University and CIT courses.
As English/EAL is compulsory for entry to many University and CIT courses and selected occupations, students are strongly encouraged to continue their EAL study for more than three semesters in order to be awarded a major. Students who wish to gain an ATAR should select the Tertiary Course.
Regular features of EAL courses include the study of formal and informal language, comprehension, writing, oral presentations and research through individual and collaborative learning. Analytical and creative components are an integral part of EAL.
Post-school pathways
- Do you enjoy or are you good at Languages? (pdf, 110kb)
- Do you enjoy or are you good at English? (pdf, 110kb)
Workload expectation
An EAL course requires commitment and a positive work ethic to complete the required tasks in class and an effective study regime to consolidate learning. Take-home assignments and a program of study before tests and examinations are also required to be completed.
Eligibility
Students who are developing proficiency in Standard Australian English (SAE) are eligible such as
- Students with an English as Additional language or dialect background
- Students who received EAL support in High School
- Migrants on temporary and permanent visas
- International Private fee-paying Students (IPS)
- Exchange students
Course pattern
Available as a Minor or Major.
Suggested Minor course
Semester | Unit |
|---|---|
1 | Unit 1: Language and Culture |
2 | Unit 2: Perspectives in Texts |
Suggested Major course
Semester | Unit |
|---|---|
1 | Unit 1: Language and Culture |
2 | Unit 2: Perspectives in Texts |
3 | Unit 3: Communication |
4 | Unit 4: Issues and Attitudes |
Unit descriptions
Unit 1: Language and Culture
Unit 1 focuses on investigating how language and culture are interrelated and expressed in a range of contexts.
Unit 2: Perspectives in Texts
Unit 2 focuses on analysing and evaluating perspectives and attitudes presented in texts and creating extended texts for a range of contexts.
Unit 3: Communication
Unit 3 focuses on analysing how language choices are used to achieve different purposes and effects in a range of contexts.
Unit 4: Issues and Attitudes
Unit 4 focuses on analysing, evaluating and using language to represent and respond to issues, ideas and attitudes in a range of contexts.