New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4)

Language & Literature

A course by

Manukau Institute of Technology

Develop English language skills for academic study, enabling participation in lectures, tutorials, academic writing, and confident speaking.

NZ$4,140

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NZQA Level 4 Certification (60 Credits)

Study Level

Entry

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In-person study

Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting

MIT Ōtara, Auckland

It will take a total of 16 weeks

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Read and write academic texts

Students will be able to read and understand moderately complex written academic texts and produce crafted written responses using researched material.

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Communicate orally in academic settings

Students will listen to and comprehend the main ideas and supporting details of moderately complex oral academic texts, and make effective oral presentations.

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Participate in academic group discussions

Students will develop speaking skills that enable them to participate effectively in group academic discussions.

What You're Signing Up For

The New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Academic) (Level 4) prepares students to effectively participate in further academic study and pursue career opportunities where a moderate proficiency in English is required. The programme develops the ability to understand and produce moderately complex academic texts, participate in group discussions, and make presentations. Students also build critical interpersonal and intercultural communication skills for studying and working in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Course Content

  • Academic reading and writing skills: Read and understand moderately complex academic texts, write crafted texts using researched material.
  • Applied academic reading and writing: Read and understand moderately complex written academic texts, write texts under test conditions.
  • Notetaking and presentations: Listen to and comprehend moderately complex oral academic texts, make oral presentations.
  • Academic discussions: Participate effectively in group academic discussions.

What you need to know first

New Zealand Certificate in English Language (Level 3) (Applied); OR

Overall IELTS (Academic) score of 5.5; OR

A level comparable to CEFR low B2.

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Education

  • Language and Communication

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Positions requiring an understanding of moderately complex written and oral texts

  • Roles involving oral presentations and group discussions in English