Advanced Practical English
Informacje ogólne
Kod przedmiotu: | 4219-FL205 |
Kod Erasmus / ISCED: |
08.9
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Nazwa przedmiotu: | Advanced Practical English |
Jednostka: | Ośrodek Studiów Amerykańskich |
Grupy: |
Przedmioty na studiach stacjonarnych II stopnia |
Punkty ECTS i inne: |
(brak)
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Język prowadzenia: | angielski |
Rodzaj przedmiotu: | obowiązkowe |
Skrócony opis: |
Advanced Practical English (C1/C2 level) is a continuation of English Advanced Level course and focuses on developing and improving students' academic vocabulary and advanced grammar. The course aims to develop several language competences, such as various written assignments, presentations and discussions, and soft communication skills. |
Pełny opis: |
This course aims to prepare students to participate in academic courses and lectures in English at the advanced level. It covers such elements as pairwork and group discussions, hedging and diplomatic language, critical thinking and expressing opinions, multimedia presentations and organizing research results, elements of academic writing, oral exams, and email etiquette. |
Literatura: |
Bibliography: Bailey, Stephen. Academic Writing. A Handbook for International Students, 3rd Edition. Routledge, 2011. Hewings, Martin. Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge, 2013. Hewings, Martin, Craig Thaine. Cambridge Academic English C1 Advanced. Cambridge, 2012. McCarthy, Michael, Felicity O’Dell, Academic Vocabulary in Use, 2nd Edition. Cambridge, 2016. Macpherson, Robin. English for Academic Purposes. Warszawa: PWN, 2010. Stevenson, Richard. Advanced Grammar for Academic Writing. Lulu Press, 2010. Additional materials prepared by the instructors. |
Efekty uczenia się: |
On completing the course, the student: KNOWLEDGE - knows advanced vocabulary used in social sciences and humanities in the study of American culture and society - knows advanced grammar structures used in written and spoken English SKILLS - can talk fluently and write confidently about American Studies topics on C1 level - can take active part in various academic discussions, formulate opinions, and take clear positions on different subjects COMPETENCES - is ready to prepare a number of written assignments (summary, response, commentary, short essay etc.) - can organize and present their research in a multimedia presentation and in writing, forms, and as a short oral presentation |
Metody i kryteria oceniania: |
Tests: 60% Homework: 40% |
Właścicielem praw autorskich jest Uniwersytet Warszawski.