Academic Language Skills: Reading, writing and speaking 1

MA level studies

English Philology - Teacher Training Programme

semester 1

parti time studies

academic profile

foreign languages
obligatory courses

(in Polish) Realizowany w sali

ECTS points in relation to student’s duties:

total number of ECTS = 2

0,5 ECTS = 15 hrs in class

1,5 ECTS = 45hrs preparation to class with direct participation of teacher

Course description

Academic Language Skills: Reading, writing and speaking 1 focuses on developing proficiency in the key language skills at the C2 level reaching 50% of accuracy , with an emphasis given to the use of specialized terminology.

Course objectives

The aim of the course is to provide students with practice in reading, writing and speaking at C2 level reaching 50% of accuracy by working on academic texts and academic topics. The course focuses on:

1. training the skill of reading with understanding different academic research texts,

2. improving the skill of writing an argumentative essay based on academic research content,

3. training speaking skill in terms of academic discussion,

4. learning the skill of leading academic discussion,

5. training the skill of creating questions to academic discussion.

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Course content

1. speaking, writing and reading exercises based on topic areas selected by the teacher,

2. analysis of selected academic texts,

3. reading and discussing academic texts,

4. using the Internet and traditional data-base queries,

5. formulating critical opinions and supportive arguments,

6. using formal/academic language,

7. coordinating academic group discussions,

8. writing academic essays.

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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:

reading and discussion on academic text(s), presentations, essay writing practice, group work, ICT tools - MS Teams

Reading list for the writing component:

Adams-Tukiendorf Małgorzata and Rydzak Danuta, 2012. Developing Writing Skills : A Manual for EFL Students. 2nd ed. Opole: Uniwersytet Opolski

Behrens L. and Leonard J. Rosen, 1994. Writing and reading across the Curriculum. New York: Longman

During, Simon, ed. The Cultural Studies Reader. London: Routledge, 1999.

Oshima Alice and Hogue Ann, 2006. Writing Academic English. New York: Pearson

Reading materials for the reading component and the speaking component depend on individual group academic choices.

Learning outcomes acc to PQF 2019

Knowledge

The student knows and understands:

1. extended formal terminology and selected linguistic theories to an in-depth extent (k_W02/P7S_WG)

2. the role of the English language as a cognitive medium and a tool used in studying (k_W03/P7S_WG)

3. to an in-depth extent a wide range of analytical and interpretative methods relating to specialist academic sources in English (k_W04/P7S_WG)

Skills

The student can:

4. use English at C2 level reaching 50% of accuracy when reading, writing and speaking with particular emphasis on academic discourse, taking part in oral and written specialist communication (k_U04/P7S_UK; k_U05/P7S_UK)

5. manage group-work when conducting a formalised debate (k_U07/P7S_UO)

Social competence:

The student is ready to:

6. accept linguistic and cultural differences when studying English and recognize them as natural conditions (k_K03/P7S_KO)

Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes:

1. Active participation in class - speaking/discussion - 40% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6)

2. Written assignments - 30% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4)

3. Reading assignments - 30% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4)

C2 level reaching 50% of accuracy in written/oral tests

pass at 60% of the final grade