Practical English

obligatory courses

A necessary condition to take Practical English exam is to have a positive grade from all PE subject components.

Practical English exam consists of five subject components:

1.Communication

2. Listening

3. Reading

4. Writing

5. Error correction

The exam assesses the student’s language command on C1 level according to CEFR.

WRITING component:

The main objectives of the course are to improve the accuracy and range of vocabulary, grammar and punctuation. The course will give students the opportunity to analyze and produce a wide variety of argumentative and critical texts as well as apply advanced writing techniques in the presentation and organization of their own thoughts. Individual and pair work will be conducted during the classes. Grade will be based on homework and classroom tests up to 50% of the overall grade value each. In the second semester, students will write 4,000 word papers on educational topics

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Semester 2

Long essay

- Selection and narrowing down of the research topic

- Formulating and changing thesis

- Complementary reading and note taking

- Conclusion introduction and sketch in academic writing

- Mention, citation, bibliography and how to avoid plagiarism

- Advanced exercises for sentence and paragraph structure, grammar, punctuation, abstract and translation

The READING component:

The aim of the course is to improve the reading skills and develop the student's research skills (collecting, analyzing, selecting, assessing and synthesizing information) and to prepare them for the autonomous analysis of texts of various types. Two types of source texts are analyzed: cultural texts written in formal English and scientific texts. Working with the source text includes its critical analysis and an attempt to integrate the information it contains with the student's previous knowledge. When analyzing the source text, students identify the presented problem / thesis, the arguments / research methods used and the conclusions reached by the author of the text. In addition to a thorough understanding of the content of the source text, the student adopts a critical attitude towards the judgments and theories encountered in the text. As part of the course, students are also acquainted with the specificity of two varieties of English: the formal variety and the academic register and their characteristic features. Particular attention is paid to the following aspects of the formal and scientific register of the English language: professional vocabulary and terminology, syntactic aspects, organization and argumentation structure of the text, formal and logical consistency of the text, rules and conventions for citing source works, creating footnotes and bibliographic notes. The course develops the linguistic awareness of the student and his sensitivity to the care of precise, logically and linguistically correct expression of his views.

Course objectives:

1. Developing the ability to read and interpret the content of cultural texts in formal English and scientific texts

2. Developing critical thinking skills

3. Developing the ability to articulate thoughts precisely and clearly in relation to the source text

ORAL COMMUNICATION component:

During the Oral Communication classes, students develop their listening and speaking skills at the C1 level based on textbooks and additional materials. Students also develop their vocabulary at C1 level.

The course is conducted in such a way that during the classes students perform oral mini-tasks based on various types of didactic materials. These activities involve students in a variety of interactions: individual, pair and group work, allowing them to practice the spoken language.

Classes based on the problem situation assume:

A. preparation for the task (input / teaching aids such as text, audio / video recordings, etc.),

B. planning it,

C. performing the task (students work on a designated topic),

D. reporting the results of the task and E. discussing them

Examination of the Study of the English Language consists of five components:

1.speech,

2.listening,

3rd reading

4. writing and

5. correction of language errors.

As required, the difficulty of the NJA exam at the end of the fourth semester corresponds to the C1 language level (CEFR).

THE READING COMPONENT

Booth, W. C., Colomb, G. G., Williams, J., M. (2007). A manual for writers of research papers, theses, and

dissertations. Chicago style for writers and researchers.Chicago and London: The University of Chicago Press.

Hewings, M. (2012). Cambridge academic English (upper-intermediate). Cambridge: CUP.

Hewings, M. & Thaine, C. (2012). Cambridge academic English (advanced). Cambridge: CUP.

Hinkel, E. (2004). Teaching academic ESL writing. Practical techniques in vocabulary and grammar. London: Lawrence

Erlbaum. Jordan, R. R. (1990). Academic writing course. Edinburgh Gate: Longman

McCarthy, M., & O'Dell, F. (2008). Academic vocabulary in use. Cambridge, New York: CUP.

McCormack, J., & Slaght, J. (2005). Extended writing and research skills. Reading: Garnet Education.

McCormack, J., & Watkins., S. (2009). English for academic study: speaking. Reading: Garnet Education.

Wallwork, A. (2013). English for academic research writing exercises. New York: Springer.

Zemach, D. E. (2009). Building academic reading skills 1 & 2. Michigan University Press.

Zemach, D. E. & Rumisek, L. (2005). Academic writing: from paragraph to essay. Oxford: Macmillan Education.

Zwier, L. J. 2002. Building academic vocabulary. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press.

THE WRITING COMPONENT

Evans, Virginia. Successful Writing Proficiency. Swansea: Express, 1997.

Stevens, Mary. Proficiency Writing. Harlow: Pearson, 1999.

Oshima, Alice, Ann Hogue. Writing Academic English. New York: Pearson Educational, 1999.

Gibaldi, Joseph. MLA Handbook for Writers of Research Papers: New York: MLA, 2003.

The McGraw-Hill Reader. Ed. G.H. Muller. New York: McGraw-Hill, 1988.

ORAL COMMUNICATION COMPONENT

Jones, L., New Cambridge Advanced English, CUP, Cambridge, 1998.

Soars, J. & Soars, L., Headway Advanced, OUP, Oxford, 1989.

Ur, P., Discussions that work, CUP, Cambridge, 1996.

Vince, M., Advanced Language Practice, Macmillan Heinemann, Oxford, 1994.

Wellman, G., The Heinemann English Wordbuilder, Macmillan Heinemann, Oxford, 1998.

Stanton, Alan and Susan Morris, Fast Track to CAE, Pearson Education, Harlow, 1999.

Boyd, Elaine, CAE Gold Plus (Exam Maximiser), Pearson Education, Harlow, 2008.

McCarthy Michael and Felicity O'Dell, English Phrasal Verbs in Use (Advanced), CUP, Cambridge, 2007.

McCarthy Michael and Felicity O'Dell, English Academic Vocabulary in Use, CUP, Cambridge, 2008.

BBC Radio / PBS podcasts

Teacher's own materials

WRITING component:

After completing the course, the student:

K_W01: has an organized basic knowledge of the fields of science and scientific disciplines relevant to the field of study of philology, teaching English, oriented towards practical applications in a selected sphere of educational activity

K_W02: has a structured basic knowledge of grammar, punctuation, syntax, morphology and spelling of the English language as well as the structure of a paragraph and an essay characteristic of Anglo-Saxon scientific literature

K_W03: knows the basic terminology in the field of science and scientific disciplines relevant to teaching foreign languages

K_U01: can search, analyze, evaluate, select and use information using various sources and methods

K_U09: has the ability to substantive argumentation using the views of other authors and formulate conclusions

K_U11: has the ability to prepare typical written works in Polish and a foreign language, considered basic for the fields of science and scientific disciplines relevant to the studied field of study, concerning specific issues, using basic theoretical approaches, as well as various sources

K_U19: has the ability to present his own ideas, doubts and suggestions, supporting them with argumentation in the context of selected theoretical perspectives, views of various authors

K_U25: is able to analyze own actions and indicate possible areas requiring modification in the future action

K_K07: is aware of the level of their knowledge and skills, understands the need for continuous professional training and personal development, makes a self-assessment of their own competences and improves their skills

The READING component:

Knowledge

K_W01 has a structured basic knowledge of the methodology of research in the humanities (is aware of the controversy related to the interpretation and evaluation of the value of a work of art; understands that there are many schools / approaches in the field of linguistics, knows some criteria for assessing their value)

understands the issues of analysis and interpretation of a work of art, knows examples of research methods typical for the field of foreign language acquisition

K_W02 has structured basic knowledge covering selected areas of the specificity of research on foreign language acquisition and didactics of teaching English

K_W03 knows the basic English-language terminology of scientific research (terms such as research hypothesis, methods, research questions and conclusions, linguistic register, paraphrase, critical source, source text, plagiarism)

Skills

K_U01 is able to collect, analyze, synthesize, select and evaluate information, knows the basic databases for linguistics, knows how to use library information

K_U09 has the skill of substantive argumentation using the views of other authors and formulating conclusions based on a scientific text, can present arguments for their own views

K_U10 is able to find source texts appropriate for a given research topic and use the library information

K_U11 has the ability to prepare a short scientific paper in English (various text formats, including abstract, abstract, research synthesis) using paraphrases, summaries and quotes, as needed, from basic and auxiliary sources

K_U12 has the ability to prepare a scientific oral presentation in English (on a topic in the field of foreign language acquisition) with the use of basic theoretical approaches, as well as source texts appropriate for a given topic

K_U18 has developed skills in interpersonal communication, can use the academic register and understands the need to care for precise, logically and linguistically correct expression of one's views

K_U19 is able to present his own ideas, doubts and suggestions in relation to the source text in question, the author's views, the presented research problem or research method, supporting them with argumentation in the context of selected theoretical perspectives

K_U24 is able to cooperate in a group, critically discuss the works of other group members and accept criticism; can take part in a scientific debate and in a simulated scientific conference (prepare an abstract, presentation, etc.).

K_U27 can use the English language, the academic register, knows the basic linguistic terminology and the terminology related to the methodology of the humanities (in the basic scope) and the workshop of scientific work

Social competence

K_K05 is aware of the responsibility for preserving the cultural heritage of the region, country and Europe

K_K06 participates in cultural life using various media and its various forms

K_K07 can improve research skills with the help of a research supervisor

K_K13 responsibly prepares for research work and is able to determine the course of action in the preparation of a short research work (BA thesis): incl. selection of a topic, evaluation of the state of research, selection of a method, etc.

ORAL COMMUNICATION component:

K_W01 has a structured basic knowledge of how to develop and activate lexical resources, oriented towards practical applications in teaching English

K_W02 has a structured basic knowledge in the field of methods and possibilities of searching, adapting and applying authentic materials, oriented towards practical applications in teaching English

K_W03 knows the basic terminology of the structure, strategy and integration of statements, as well as methods of conducting discourse, appropriate for teaching English

K_U01 is able to search, analyze, evaluate, select and use information with the use of various sources and methods

K_U09 Has the ability to substantive argumentation using the views of other authors and to formulate conclusions

K_U10 is able to communicate with the use of various channels and communication techniques with specialists in the field of science and scientific disciplines relevant to the field of study being studied, in Polish and a foreign language

K_U11 has the ability to prepare typical written works in Polish and a foreign language, considered basic for the fields of science and scientific disciplines relevant to the studied field of study, concerning specific issues, using basic theoretical approaches, as well as various sources

K_U12 has the ability to prepare oral presentations, in Polish and a foreign language, on specific issues, using basic theoretical approaches, as well as various sources

K_U18 has developed skills in interpersonal communication, is able to use specialized language and communicate in a precise and consistent manner using various communication channels and techniques with specialists in the field of teaching and education, as well as with recipients outside the group of specialists

K_U19 is able to assess the suitability of typical methods, procedures and good practices for the implementation of tasks related to various educational, teaching and care activities

K_K05 is aware of the responsibility for preserving the cultural heritage of the region, country, Europe, multilingualism and multiculturalism

K_K06 Participants in cultural life, using various media and its various forms

K_K07 is aware of the level of his knowledge and skills, understands the need for continuous professional training and personal development, makes self-assessment of his own competences and improves skills, sets the directions of his own development and education

K_K13 Responsibly prepares for his work, designs and performs pedagogical activities

WRITING component

Students are required to attend classes regularly and take an active part in all the exercises.

Student writing assignments in class and at home account for 50% of the final grade. A term paper written at the end of the semester is the second 50% of the final grade. A total of 60% should be obtained.

The READING component

The effects are assessed by means of:

- tests to check the understanding of the source text:

- Test 1 - a written test with closed tasks to check the understanding of a cultural text written in formal English (30%)

- Test 2 - a written test with closed tasks to check the understanding of a text of a scientific nature (30%)

- current assessment of participation in classes (20%)

- assessment of the student's portfolio, including the notes taken during the

classes as well as during the student's independent work (10%)

ORAL COMMUNICATION component

The semester final grade is the cumulative grade of two tests and one recorded oral statement, each of which represents 33% of the final grade. 60% of the points are required to pass.

Not applicable