Academic Language Skills: Reading, writing and speaking 1
General data
Course ID: | 1.S2.EP.TTP.AP.1 |
Erasmus code / ISCED: |
(unknown)
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(0231) Language acquisition
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Course title: | Academic Language Skills: Reading, writing and speaking 1 |
Name in Polish: | Academic Language Skills: Reading, writing and speaking 1 |
Organizational unit: | Faculty of Philology |
Course groups: |
(in Polish) Studia stacjonarne |
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
2.00
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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 1 |
Education profile: | Full-time studies academic profile |
Type of course: | foreign languages |
Mode: | (in Polish) Realizowany w sali |
Student workload: | ECTS points in relation to student’s duties: total number of ECTS = 2 1 ECTS = 30 hrs in class 1 ECTS = 30hrs preparation to class with direct participation of teacher |
Short description: |
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. |
Full description: |
Course objectives The aim of the course is to provide students with practice in reading, writing and speaking at C1/C2 level 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. -------------------- 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. ----------------------- Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity: reading and discussion on academic text(s), presentations, essay writing practice, group work, ICT tools - MS Teams |
Bibliography: |
Reading list: For developing writing skills: 1. Adams-Tukiendorf Małgorzata and Rydzak Danuta, 2012. Developing Writing Skills : A Manual for EFL Students. 2nd ed. Opole: Uniwersytet Opolski 2. Laurence Behrens and Leonard J. Rosen, 1994. Writing and reading across the curriculum. New York: Longman 3. Oshima Alice and Hogue Ann, 2006. Writing Academic English. New York: Pearson For developing reading: texts selected by the teacher (online sources). |
Learning outcomes: |
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) |
Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
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 |
Classes in period "Winter semestr 2023/2024" (past)
Time span: | 2023-10-01 - 2024-02-29 |
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Type of class: |
Class, 30 hours
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Coordinators: | Małgorzata Adams-Tukiendorf, Ewelina Mierzwa-Kamińska | |
Group instructors: | Ewelina Mierzwa-Kamińska | |
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Classes in period "Winter semestr 2024/2025" (future)
Time span: | 2024-10-01 - 2025-02-28 |
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Type of class: |
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