Practical English for Literary Studies CLIL 2

obligatory courses

This course enables the students to develop skills that are necessary for such form of academic activity as writing an article or a thesis as well as preparing an oral presentation. The course thus covers a range of genres of academic communication.

This course enables the students to develop skills that are necessary for such form of academic activity as writing an article or a thesis as well as preparing an oral presentation. The course thus covers a range of genres of academic communication. The course shapes the students' skills pertaining to vocabulary, grammar, and composition that are necessary for the preparation of written and oral forms of academic expression. Special attention will be paid to the uses of the standard bibliographic systems. Topics under discussion will be illustrated with a selection of critical texts in the field of literary studies.

Craswell, G. (2005). Writing for academic success : a postgraduate guide. London, SAGE. Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. London, SAGE. Hart, C. (2005). Doing your masters dissertation : realizing your potential as a social scientist. London, Sage. McCarthy, M. and F. O'Dell (2008). Academic vocabulary in use. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Wallace, M. and A. Wray (2006). Critical reading and writing for postgraduates. London, Sage. Wray, A. and A. Bloomer (2006). Macpherson Robin: English for Writers and Translators. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, 2006.

Knowledge: the graduate will be able to

K_W05 identify the notions and principles pertinent to intellectual property and copyright

K_W06 Characterise economic, legal and other factors relevant for various kinds of professional activities related to the study programme

Abilities: the graduate is able to

K_U01 Apply advanced terminology and notions pertinent to the discipline (linguistics, literary studies, culture and religion studies)

K_U07 Use modern technology in the process of learning and communicating with academic teachers, colleagues, representatives of various institutions and fellow participants in classes and projects, applying various channels and techniques of communication

K_U09 Present knowledge in a coherent, precise and linguistically correct manner in English on level C2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, ensuring an appropriate register and form

Social competences: the graduate is ready to

K_K03 Take responsibility for performing one’s professional duties, with due respect for the work of others, obey and develop the ethical norms in professional and academic settings related to the disciplines included on the curriculum of English studies.

Grading on the basis of the tasks assigned to the students during the course.