Current events: grammar and style 2

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Course ID:	1.2.D3.EPC.23
Erasmus code / ISCED:	(unknown) / (unknown)
Course title:	Current events: grammar and style 2
Name in Polish:	Current events: grammar and style 2
Organizational unit:	Faculty of Philology
Course groups:	(in Polish) Studia stacjonarne (in Polish) Studia stacjonarne
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores):	(not available) Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles: the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS; the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h; 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes; weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS; work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load. view allocation of credits
Language:	English
Type of course:	obligatory courses
Short description:	The course is designed to raise students’ language proficiency at C1 level according to the criteria suggested by CEFR for languages) as regards: - appropriate usage of grammar structures - appropriate usage of English style in writing and reading.
Full description:	The course introduces grammatical knowledge with particular emphasis on stylistics. Basing on a selection of exercises focusing on a particular grammatical or stylistic issue, the students learn to combine meaning propositions in simple sentences into information bits in complex grammatical sentences. The course starts with introducing students to style, such as parallelism, linking words and phrases. Further, it proceeds to more complex grammar issues, such as for example, adverbials, grammatical tenses, etc. The course includes the usage of ICT tools and e-learning option.
Bibliography:	Side M., Wellmann G. (2002). Grammar And Vocabulary for Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency. England: Pearson Education Limited. Gethin H. (1992). Grammar In Context. Cambridge: Nelson. Hewings, M. (2005). Advanced Grammar in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge UP. Thomson, A.J., & Martinet, A.V. (1996). A practical English grammar: Exercises 1-2. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Learning outcomes:	Knowledge Student knows: 1. English at C1 level in terms of grammatical, lexical and stylistic rules of correct usage, as well as of various registers to be used appropriately to social contexts (k-W-1), 2. complexity and evolution of linguistic systems and meanings (k-W-1). Skills Student can: 3. use spoken and written English (relative to C1 level) correctly, fluently and effectively to discuss a variety of topics related to the condition of the individual in the modern society or to current issues (k-U-6). Social competences Student can: 4. fluently speak and competently write in English (at C1 level) (k-K-1), 5. cooperate with others in a team, assuming various roles (k-K-2) 6. be well-organized and reliable as regards assignments (k-K-5).
Assessment methods and assessment criteria:	Two in-class tests – outcomes: 1, 2, 3, 4 Participation in classroom activities – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Two in-class tests – 80% Participation in classroom activities – 20%

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