Print syllabusAcademic Language Skills: Reading, writing and speaking 3
General data
| Course ID: | 1.N2.EP.TTP.3 |
| Erasmus code / ISCED: | (unknown) / (unknown) |
| Course title: | Academic Language Skills: Reading, writing and speaking 3 |
| Name in Polish: | Academic Language Skills: Reading, writing and speaking 3 |
| Organizational unit: | Faculty of Philology |
| Course groups: |
(in Polish) Studia niestacjonarne |
| ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
(not available)
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| Language: | English |
| Study level: | MA level studies |
| Field of study: | English Philology - Teacher Training Programme |
| The semester in which the subject is carried out: | semester 3 |
| Type of course: | foreign languages |
| Mode: | (in Polish) Realizowany w sali |
| Student workload: | ECTS points: 2 Contact hours 0,5 ECTS: 15h attending classes 0,5 ECTS: 10h consultations Self - study 1 ECTS: 30h self-study |
| Short description: |
Course descriptions “ALS: Reading, writing and speaking 3” is a continuation of “ALS: Reading, writing and speaking 2.” The course aims at further continuation of developing the participants' knowledge, skills and social competences within the area of academic discourse, with emphasis given to reading of specialist academic texts, speaking at academic level and writing |
| Full description: |
Course content • Reading, analysing and discussing academic texts pertaining to the chosen specialty • Using the Internet and traditional data-base queries in order to select, analyse and synthesize various ideas and viewpointsincluded in academic textspertaining to the chosen specialty • Writing formal academic summaries and/oracademic paper abstracts (applying academic writing guidelinesand terminology as required by the chosen specialty) • Giving academic presentations and providing a constructive feedback (focus on the content, delivery and academic discourse features characteristic for the chosen specialty) • Conducting academic discussions coordinated by appointed students (formulating questions, critical opinions and supportive arguments) Forms of instruction: • Discussion on academic text(s) • Essay writing practice • Individual presentation and running problem-based debates • Reading comprehension practice |
| Bibliography: |
Reading list: Adams-Tukiendorf M. and D. Rydzak. (2012). Developing writing skills : A manual for EFL students. Opole: Uniwersytet Opolski. Behrens, L. and L. J. Rosen.(1994). Writing and reading across the curriculum. New York: Longman. Materials and selected academic texts related to SLA |
| Learning outcomes: |
Learning outcomes (PRK 2019) Knowledge The student knows: 1. an extensive range of details of academic discourse in relation to English linguistics (k_W06/P7S_WG) 2. the role of the English language as a cognitive medium and a tool used in studying (k_W03/P7S_WG) Skills The student can: 3. read and create advanced English-language texts and prepare advanced presentations in the field of English philology, using formal sources(k_U04/P7S_UK) 4. use English at C2 level, with particular emphasis on academic discourse, taking part in specialist communication and conducting a formalized debate (k_U05/P7S_UK) 5. manage the work of the group to develop language skills (k_U07/P7S_UO) Social competences The student can: 6. critically assess and solve problems resulting from the implementation of professional tasks (k_K02/P7S_KK) 7. set priorities when carrying out various tasks related to study (k_K01/P7S_KK) |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
Form of evaluation of learning outcomes active participation (outcome 1,2,3,4,5) - 40% in class discussions based on reading materials (outcome 1,2,4,5) - 30% two in-class essays and one take-home essay based on reading materials (outcome 1,2,3) - 30% pass at 60% |
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