Practical English - academic communication

The Year Three Practical English course encourages students to share experiences and points of view with other class members. It aims to build a sense of critical distance towards a range of social and cultural issues; encourage students to adopt greater independence and responsibility towards their studies; and to stimulate and support the student’s growing sense of confidence both in their listening skills and use of spoken English, which will prepare them for their future role in the classroom. For the most part, in-class materials will comprise original materials/authentic sources. The importance of including authentic listening task each week cannot be stressed enough.

Practical English classes in the third year are intended to promote greater confidence in the student’s ability to comment on a range of familiar topics.

In-class material is intended to highlight this approach. By the end of the course the student should feel confident in presenting their views (and the views of others) on a particular theme.

Listening tasks should serve the purpose of highlighting the importance of vocabulary and sentence structure when dealing with a range of academic and non-academic situations. They should also expose the student as much as possible to a wide range of spoken English and should, therefore, be based upon authentic material wherever possible.

The main spoken assignments take the form of a retelling of a lecture and are based on the the speaking section of PTE Academic test (Re-tell lecture component).

In order for the student to feel a sense of development it is critical that they are made aware of the importance of self-study.

See individual teacher's syllabus for more information

KNOWLEDGE

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

SKILLS

K_U01 can 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, using various channels and communication techniques, with specialists in the field of science and scientific disciplines relevant to the studied field of study, 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, regarding 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 usefulness of typical methods, procedures and good practices for the implementation of tasks related to various educational, teaching and caring activities

SOCIAL COMPETENCE

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

A minimum grade of 3 is required at the end of each semester.

For more information, see the individual teacher's curriculum

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