Academic Language Skills: Reading, writing and speaking 2

MA level studies

English Philology - Teacher Training Programme

semester 2

part-time studies

academic profile

foreign languages
obligatory courses

(in Polish) Realizowany w sali

Academic Language Skills: Reading, writing and speaking 1

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

ALS Reading, writing and speaking 2 is a continuation in development of proficiency in three key language skills at C2 level reaching 55% of accuracy, with an emphasis given to the use of specialized terminology. The course offers support in preparation to self-study C2 proficiency exam in the next semester.

Course objectives:

The aim of the course is to give students further practice in academic reading comprehension, writing and speaking performance with a selection of topics related to their academic interests. The students develop their fluency and accuracy as well as discourse complexity and richness of argumentation that matches C2 level reaching 55% of accuracy.

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Course content:

• speaking, writing and reading exercises based on selected topics areas

• analysis of selected academic texts

• reading and discussing academic texts pertaining to the chosen specialty

• using the Internet and traditional data-base queries

• formulating critical opinions and supportive arguments

• using formal language as required by the chosen specialty

• giving academic presentations

• coordinating academic group discussions

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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:

group discussion on academic text(s), essay writing practice, presentations ICT tools/MSTeams

Reading list for the writing component:

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

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

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

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.

Supplementary reading

Stephens, Mary (2010) New Profficiency Reading. Longman

Harrison, Mark (2013) Proficiency Practice Tests. Cambridge: CUP

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 55% 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 activities - 50% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6)

2. Written assignments - 25% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,6)

3. Coordination of discussions and preparing discussion questions to the group - 25% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,4,5,6)

C2 level reaching 55% of accuracy in written/oral tests

pass at 60% of the final grade