Practical English - academic communication

obligatory courses

During the course students will acquire knowledge and skills in English for understanding and critically analysing academic texts and a range of research design approaches. They will also develop skills in presenting their ideas visually, orally and in written form at an academic level suitable for MA studies.

READING + LISTENING (receptive skills)

• Note-taking

• Summary skills

• Active listening skills

• Extended reading skills

• Language in research design

• Development of IELTS academic skills

• Reading in the academic world: Journals, reports, social media

VOCABULARY

• Academic register/style/vocubulary

• Connotation and collocation

• Seminar-specific vocabulary

• Data and statistics

SPEAKING (productive)

• Self-presentation

• Effective presentation skills

• PowerPoint design

• Spoken fluency: pronunciation, intonation and stress

• Asking and answering questions

McCarthy & O’Dell. (2016). Academic vocabulary in use. Cambridge

Newton Suter. (2012). Introduction to Educational Research -

Second Edition. SAGE

Pyrczak & Tcherni-Buzzeo. (2019). Evaluating research in academic journals - Seventh edition. Routledge.

Girden. (2011). Evaluating research articles from start to finish. Third edition. Sage Publications.

The academic phrasebank - The University of Manchester, phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk

Barker. (2006). Improve your communication skills. Kogan Page

Altman. (2012). Why most Powerpoint presentations suck. Harvest Books

IELTS materials (academic profile)

Lecturer’s own materials

K_W02 essential terminology relating to: pedagogy and education studies, relevant to the teaching of foreign languages.

K_W17 to a significant extent, the process of interpersonal communication and social patterns in English

K_U01 search, analyse, evaluate, select and use information, using a variety of sources and methods, including advanced information and communication techniques, in English

K_U03 evaluate and conduct a critical analysis of the quality of foreign language teaching and diagnose the needs, abilities and potential of every learner, as well as design and implement individually tailored teaching and educational programs

K_U07 assess the suitability of a variety of methods, procedures and best practices, and select and apply the appropriate approach with the goal of accomplishing tasks and solving problems related to foreign language teaching.

K_U17 communicate on specialised topics and conduct an argument using the views of other authors and formulate conclusions in English.

K_U18 (C1+/C2) communicate in a foreign language, conduct a debate using a variety of channels and techniques, with all participants in the teaching-learning process and experts in those academic disciplines that are relevant to the field of studies - foreign language teaching in English.

K_U19 (C1+/C2) prepare written work in English relevant to their field of studies, at an advanced level, on specific issues, using advanced theoretical approaches and a variety of sources.

K_U21 speak and write consistently and precisely in English on topics related to educational matters, applying different theoretical approaches and using findings from other disciplines related to the field of studies.

K_U22 present their ideas, concerns, suggestions and arguments, in Polish and in English supporting them with chosen theoretical perspectives and diverse viewpoints

K_U23 use language skills at CEFR level C1+/C2 in English, including the specificity of academic language and that of classroom communication.

K_U27 continuously acquire knowledge and develop their professional competences in teaching foreign languages and using a variety of sources (in English) and new technologies (ICT).

Semester 1 - Assessment for a grade based on:

Active participation 30pts

Essay 50pts

Short presentation 20pts

Semester 2 - Assessment for a grade based on:

Active participation 30pts

Collaborative project 40pts

Long presentation 30pts