English language learning
General data
Course ID: | 3222-NJA4C[B1]-OG |
Erasmus code / ISCED: |
09.1
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Course title: | English language learning |
Name in Polish: | Praktyczna nauka języka angielskiego (B1) |
Organizational unit: | Department of Ukrainian Studies |
Course groups: |
Courses in foreign languages General university courses General university courses General university courses in the humanities |
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
(not available)
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Language: | English |
Type of course: | general courses |
Prerequisites (description): | The students have mastered the ability to use the English language at the B1+ level. |
Mode: | Classroom |
Short description: |
The aim is the students acquire English language skills at B1+/B2, the level which enables communication in different everyday life situations, while further acquanting them with the knowledge of life in the English speaking countries. |
Full description: |
The aim is the students acquire English language skills at B1+/B2, the level which enables communication in different everyday life situations, while further acquanting them with the knowledge of life in the English speaking countries. The following is B2 CEFR description of skills. A student can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. They can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. They can understand the majority of films in standard dialect. A student can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. They can understand contemporary literary prose. A student can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. They can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views. A student can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to their field of interest. They can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. A student can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to their interests. They can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. They can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences The content of the study: a student gets acquainted with the following lexis domains: communication, environment, sport; a student is prepared to use the following grammar structures both in writing and speaking: continuous and perfect aspect; present perfect versus present continuous; indirect questions; definite and zero articles, quantifiers. a student knows the rules according to which a summary, a questionnare and a for and against essay are composed. Student workload (2ECTS): 60 hours Assisted work – 2 hours a week x one semester= 30 hours Self-study – 15 hours-preparation for classes, 15 hours- preparation for pass Didactic methods: B1-B2: communicative approach including the following techniques: imitation, synonym-antonym, filling in the gaps, drills, Polish equivalent, mini drama, transformation, definitions, paraphrasing, interview If it is not possible to conduct classes on university premises, classes shall be held with the aid of distance learning tool: Zoom. |
Bibliography: |
1. Cotton D., Falvey D., Kent S., (2014) New Language leader coursebook upper-intermediate, Pearson Education Limited 2. Murphy R. (2019), English grammar in use, 5th edition, Cambridge University Press |
Learning outcomes: |
A student knows and understands English in both writing and speaking according to the requirements determined for B1+/B2 level of CEFR (K1_W10) A student can communicate in English both writing and speaking according to the requirements determined for B1+/B2 level of CEFR (K1_U10) A student is ready to assess in a critical way the knowledge amassed and information received (K1_K01) |
Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
Requirements to be met to be given a pass (for the first and second attempt) and be able to take the exam (in the first and second attempt), grading elements: -continuous, formative assessment: -tests and translation tests - 25% -team and individual presentations - 25% - final exam: 50% The criteria of the final written exam are expressed in the form of percentage values 60% – 68% - 3 69% - 77% - 3+ 78% - 86% - 4 87% - 95% - 4+ 96% - 98 % - 5 99% -100% - 5 ! The condition to be able to take the final written exam is the presence during in-class classes. A student is entitled to 2 unexcused absences. A lecturer decides on the manner of catching up with the material discussed during the classes a student has not attended. |
Practical placement: |
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