Communicative Competence Development of Language C - Polish Sign Language, level 2

obligatory courses

(in Polish) Studenci uczestniczący w zajęciach w drugim semestrze kontynuują naukę polskiego języka migowego. Jest to drugi język specjalności (C), jego znajomość jest na poziomie A1+.

Classroom

During the first semester of Communicative Competence Development classes the study of Polish Sign Language (PJM) selected from the language offer begins at A1+ level of CEFR as traditionally applied to spoken languages. The course consists of 150 hours in-class divided into thematic segments such as: 1) grammar, 2) communicational exercises, 3) visual-spatial exercises, 4) motoric-expressive exercises.

CCD classes help students acquire and develop their communicative competence in a foreign language, at a basic level, within what traditionally has been recognised as speaking and listening comprehension (here: production and reception of signed utterances). Unlike standard language courses, where students typically learn to do in a foreign language what they can already perform in their native tongue, CCD classes direct students’ communicational development towards the aims of undergraduate and graduate studies at the ILS in the area of their language C.

A compulsory course for 1st year BA students with Polish Sign Language (PJM) as the second language of specialisation (C). During the 1st semester of the course, students’ communicative competence in PJM begins at a beginners level, equivalent to level A1+ within the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages traditionally applied to spoken languages.

Communicative Competence Development comprises two levels: linguistic competence and communicative competence.

As far as the level of llinguistic competence is concerned, students learn to produce and receive signed utterances; they acquire control over the most basic, yet gradually expanding pool of grammatical structures and lexical items; increase their experience in understanding and producing various types of visual-spatial texts

The course in the 1st semester comprises such thematic components as: 1) Grammar, 2) communication exercises, 3) visual-spatial exercises, 4) motoric-expressive exercises.

The aim of these components is to improve the student's linguistic competence including:

- acquiring and developing their ability to produce and receive manual and non-manual elements of Polish Sign Language

-acquiring and developing their ability to use Polish Sign Language lexical items - basic sign vocabulary and structures

- acquiring and developing their knowledge of and skills in creating and comprehending grammatical structures and sentences

- acquiring and developing their skills of composing coherent, logical and stylistically consistent texts and utterances in Polish Sign Language.

As far as the communicative competence is concerned, students pose questions regarding the appropriateness of linguistic forms and provide answers to them by searching for information in different sources. They understand the need of continuous development and communicational practice in Polish Sign Language, they organise their work effectively and autonomously.

Contact hours (in-class): 150 hrs

Self-study/individual work:

- working with assigned visual texts – 40 hrs

- developing video-glossaries – 20 hrs

- preparing video and life presentations in PJM – 35 hrs

- pronunciation practice – 15 hrs

- revising and preparation for the end-of-term assignments – 15 hrs

Self-study/individual work total: 125hrs

If classroom learning is impossible, classes will be conducted with the help of distance communication tools, most probably Google Meet and others recommended by the University.

If classroom learning is impossible, classes will be conducted with the help of distance communication tools, most probably Google Meet and others recommended by the University.

Specified individually by particular teachers.

KNOWLEDGE:

The student:

- has the knowledge of the language at elementary A2 level, understands its basic structure and specificity (K1_W01);

- knows basic morphosyntactic structures, understands simple utterances in PJM at A2 level, knows sign definitions, synonyms and selected cultural signs, has a grounded knowledge of lexicon and grammar of PJM, as indicated in the course description, knows specificity of sign articulation in PJM (K1_W01);

- understands the complexity of the Polish Sign Language and its complexity at A2 level (K1_W03);

- has the basic understanding and knowledge of the elements of selected Polish Sign Language culture, understands the role of language in intercultural and cultural communication (K1_W07, K1_W10);

- knows and understands cultural differences, constituting important factors in the process of creating multicultural societies in the modern world, has a general knowledge of the reality, socio-economic and legal conditions of Sweden (K1_W11)

SKILLS

The student:

- possesses linguistic skills at A2 level (CEFR), also in typical everyday situations which require the knowledge of basic techniques, strategies and different communication channels (K1_U05, K1_U09);

- is able to critically perceive short cultural texts, search for, analyse, evaluate and select short and basic authentic texts in Polish Sign Language at A2 level, and develop basic professional skills in this language (K1_U01);

- can identify characteristic cultural elements and correctly interpret phenomena regarding the Polish Sign Language, react properly in basic common communicative situations while considering the cultural context and using customary expressions (K1_U03);

- can prepare short signed presentations in Polish Sign Language on discussed subjects at A2 level (K1_U06);

- can set priorities and plan activities in order to perform basic linguistic, communicative and professional tasks in Polish Sign Language, understands the need of self-study and the necessity of continuous development of skills (K1_U12);

- can solve basic problems and perform simple linguistic tasks in Polish Sign Language at A2 competence level in conditions which are not fully predictable, through assessing the situation and choosing appropriate methods and tools (K1_U13)

SOCIO-CULTURAL COMPETENCIES

The student is:

- prepared to cooperate and work in a group, assume various roles and respect rules of good communication in Polish Sign Language (K1_K06);

- prepared to identify and properly solve communicative dilemmas between Polish Sign Language and Polish, which result from the asymmetry in linguistic systems and cultural variety (K1_K01);

- prepared to participate in cultural life in Poland and within the Deaf community, promote their cultures while using both traditional and modern forms of communication and media (K1_K03).

- prepared to take measures in inter-linguistic communication in order to preserve the cultural heritage of Poland and of the Polish Deaf community (K1_K04)

CLASSES

Each thematic component is assessed according to the following:

- Continuous assessment (preparedness, activity in class)

- Home assignments

- mid-term and end-of-term oral tests

- preparation and delivery of signed presentations

Grading criteria:

The final grade at the end of the 1st semester of the course Communicative Competence Development is the average score from all the thematic components, which are treated equally and provide a 100% of the final grade written in the USOS. Failing one or more of the components results in a negative grade in the USOS in the first term, at which point the student is allowed a second attempt at passing the failed component (or components) during the winter retake exam session.

During the final tests the student must obtain at least 60% in the final score from each component to receive a positive grade. All assignments within the components and during the course, as well as the final end-of-term written tests and assignments are graded according to the following criteria:

0-59% = failed, (2.0)

60-67% = satisfactory (3.0)

68-75% = satisfactory plus (3.5)

76-83% = good (4.0)

84-91% = good plus (4.5)

92-98% = very good (5.0)

99-100% = very good! (5.0!)

The student is allowed one retake of every failed graded test at the time designated by the teacher. Unexcused absence during a test or a retake forfeits that attempt.

EXAM

In order to take the exam the student must receive passing grades from all the thematic components during the course. Receiving a failing grade from one or more thematic components results in negative grade in the USOS in first term, at which point the student must receive passing grades from all failed components in order to be allowed a second attempt at the exam during the retake exam session.

In the case of PJM, the exam is composed of oral part only.

Grading criteria

The writing parts are graded according to the following criteria:

0-59% = failed (2.0)

60-67% = satisfactory (3.0)

68-75% = satisfactory plus (3.5)

76-83% = good (4.0)

84-91% = good plus (4.5)

92-98% = very good (5.0)

99-100% = very good! (5.0!)

The exam assesses the communicative competence as well as the level of vocabulary, articulation and grammatical competence acquired during the 2nd semester of the course.