English in the media

obligatory courses

Speaking English at a B1+ level according to CEFR.

Classroom

The aim of the course is to develop one's English vocabulary skills relating to the media and to learn the characteristics of media texts.

The aim of the course is to improve communication skills and to deepen knowledge of specialised language relating to the media. Students will learn the characteristics of forms of expression in the press, television, radio and on the Internet. Students will learn typical media vocabulary. Issues such as misinformation and conspiracy theories, which are relevant for contemporary media, are discussed in class. The course materials are prepared on the basis of the communicative approach.

The student's workload:

contact hours (in class) – 30 hours

preparing for classes – 15 hours

preparation for test – 15 hours

total: 60 hours – 2 ECTS

1. N. Ceramella, E. Lee, Cambridge English for the Media, 2012.

2. B. Mascull, Key words in the media, HarperCollins Publishers, 2002.

3. J. Sutter, Vocabulary: Media and Marketplace Words, Saddleback Educational Publishing, 2002.

4. B. Otto, M. Otto, Here is the News 1&2, Poltext, 2010.

5. A Dictionary of Media and Mass Communication, D. Chandler, R. Munday, Oxford University Press 2020.

After completing the course, the student:

- will have an advanced understanding of the complex nature of language and its historical variation (K1_W04)

- will be able to speak and write English in accordance with the requirements of level B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K1_W10)

- will be able to communicate with the public using philological terminology (K1_U08)

- will be able to communicate in oral and written forms in English according to the requirements of level B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K1_U10)

- will be ready to critically appraise their knowledge and understanding of the content (K1_K01)

Requirements for getting a credit for the subject:

- attendance

- written tests

- written assignment (writing a press article)

The final mark is:

- 10% continuous assessment (preparation for classes, active participation)

- 30% tests

- 30% project

- 30% final written test

Assessment criteria (percentage):

99% -100% - 5!

96% - 98 % - 5

87% - 95% - 4+

78% - 86% - 4

69% - 77% - 3+

60% – 68% - 3

The student has the right to 2 unexcused absences, and each subsequent one requires an explanation to be given. The teacher decides how the student will make up for any other unjustified absences.

In the event of failing to pass the course by the last class of the semester, the student must pass the course and get a mark during the initial exam period or the retake exam period.