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General data
| Course ID: | 4100-IIMNJASP |
| Erasmus code / ISCED: | (unknown) / (unknown) |
| Course title: | English for specific purposes |
| Name in Polish: | Nauka języka angielskiego specjalistycznego 2 |
| Organizational unit: | Centre for Foreign Language Teacher Training and European Education UW |
| Course groups: |
Obligatory subjects in semester II in CKNJOiEE UW - second cycle studies |
| ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
2.00
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| Language: | English |
| Type of course: | obligatory courses |
| Prerequisites (description): | Students are expected to have reached a high C1/C2 level of English; be aware of the importance of self-study and pre-class preparation; willing to engage enthusiastically - but critically - to materials and be able to give (and receive) constructive criticism of one another's work. |
| Short description: |
During the course students will be introduced to background knowledge of the development and various contexts of ESP. More specifically, they will focus on English and its practical application in the world of travel and tourism; contemporary educational issues and STEM learning. They will also have the opportunity to develop both their receptive and productive skills at an academic level suitable for MA studies. |
| Full description: |
Receptive skills • Note-taking from listening • Extended listening skills • Reading for speaking / presentation purposes • Using multimedia to focus on contemporary issues in the specific ESP topics • Development of C1 / C2 level practical English / academic skills • Researching sources in the ESP world: journals, reports, online media Lexis • Academic register / style / vocabulary • Conciseness • Advanced collocations • Nuance and multiple meanings • Negotiation and power-sharing • Language of money and finance, health and wellbeing, legal English and methodological terms Productive skills • Developing proficiency in presentations: argumentation, speculation, forming conclusions • PowerPoint design • Spoken fluency: pronunciation, intonation and stress • Using notes for extended speaking / writing assignments |
| Bibliography: |
To be announced at the commencement of the semester |
| Learning outcomes: |
On completion of the course, a student will: be able to critically evaluate an academic article (K_W01, K_W07, K_U01) be able to critically evaluate state of the art research on a particular topic in ESP (K_W01, K_W02, K_W06, K_W08, K_K02) be able to gain a deep understanding of a chosen article (K_W07, K_W08) be able to clearly express their opinions, both orally and in writing (K_U06, K_U08, K_U09) be able to constructively discuss their own and other’s opinions be able to write an article review (K_U06, K_U09) be able to write a discursive, academic essay (K_U06, K_U08, K_U09) have raised their confidence in approaching and analysing academic literature (K_K01, K_K02) |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
Semester 6 Assessment for the end of semester grade is based on the following: Attendance & active participation (30pts) Essay: this consists of a response to a series of podcasts on educational issues in the UK (30pts) Short presentation: this consists of a response to 1/3 recommended websites and additional research on their application in a Polish context/application in the classroom - the presentation is given during class time (40pts) |
| Practical placement: |
Not applicable |
Classes in period "Summer semester 2023/24" (in progress)
| Time span: | 2024-02-19 - 2024-06-16 |
 
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| Type of class: |
Classes, 30 hours
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| Coordinators: | Graham Carr | |
| Group instructors: | Graham Carr | |
| Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
| Examination: |
Course -
Grading
Classes - Grading |
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| Type of course: | foreign languages |
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| Mode: | Blended learning |
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| Short description: |
During the course students will be introduced to background knowledge of the development and various contexts of ESP. More specifically, they will focus on English and its practical application in the world of contemporary education. They will also have the opportunity to develop both their receptive and productive skills at an academic level suitable for MA studies. |
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| Full description: |
Receptive skills • Note-taking from listening • Extended listening skills • Reading for speaking / presentation purposes • Using multimedia to focus on contemporary issues in education • Development of C1 / C2 level practical English / academic skills • Researching sources in the academic world: journals, reports, online media Lexis • Academic register / style / vocabulary • Conciseness • Advanced collocations • Nuance and multiple meanings • Negotiation and power-sharing • Language of education Productive skills • Developing proficiency in presentations: argumentation, speculation, forming conclusions • PowerPoint design • Spoken fluency: pronunciation, intonation and stress • Using notes for extended speaking / writing assignments |
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| Bibliography: |
Ahrens, S. (2017). How to take smart notes. Createspace. Cohen, L. (2017). Research methods in education. Routledge. Chandler, Kate et al. (2013). Pearson test of English academic practice tests plus. Pearson Longman. Chitty, C. (2014). Educational policy in Britain. Contemporary Political Studies. Dudley-Evans. (1998). Developments in English for specific purposes Cambridge. McMahon, M. (2010). Contemporary issues in learning and teaching. Mroz, Anne (ed). The times educational supplement. TES Global. Paltridge, B. (2014). Handbook of English for special purposes. John Wiley. Quigley, A. (2018). Closing the vocabulary gap. Fulton. IELTS materials (academic profile) Lecturer’s own materials |
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| Notes: |
The course is both synchronous and asynchronous. Synchronic sessions are run on the ZOOM/Google Meet platform. The dates are available on the Centre's timetable for the group. The presence at each session is obligatory. Asynchronous teaching: materials and tasks will be provided on the KAMPUS platform. |
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