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Individual in society: writing 1

Informacje ogólne

Kod przedmiotu: 1.2.D3.EPC.5
Kod Erasmus / ISCED: (brak danych) / (brak danych)
Nazwa przedmiotu: Individual in society: writing 1
Jednostka: Wydział Filologiczny
Grupy: Studia stacjonarne
Studia stacjonarne
Punkty ECTS i inne: (brak) Podstawowe informacje o zasadach przyporządkowania punktów ECTS:
  • roczny wymiar godzinowy nakładu pracy studenta konieczny do osiągnięcia zakładanych efektów uczenia się dla danego etapu studiów wynosi 1500-1800 h, co odpowiada 60 ECTS;
  • tygodniowy wymiar godzinowy nakładu pracy studenta wynosi 45 h;
  • 1 punkt ECTS odpowiada 25-30 godzinom pracy studenta potrzebnej do osiągnięcia zakładanych efektów uczenia się;
  • tygodniowy nakład pracy studenta konieczny do osiągnięcia zakładanych efektów uczenia się pozwala uzyskać 1,5 ECTS;
  • nakład pracy potrzebny do zaliczenia przedmiotu, któremu przypisano 3 ECTS, stanowi 10% semestralnego obciążenia studenta.

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Język prowadzenia: angielski
Rodzaj przedmiotu:

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Skrócony opis:

The module is designed to raise students’ language fluency and proficiency (B1 level according to the criteria suggested by CEFR for languages) as regards:

- understanding of spoken and written texts, broadening the range of vocabulary,

- flexible and situationally appropriate usage of language in writing, including grammatical correctness and stylistic appropriateness,

- appropriate usage of mechanisms of text organization and structuring

Pełny opis:

The aim of the module is to: improve students’ understanding of written texts; develop speaking and communication skills through discussion in groups and individual presentations; develop writing skills in English; extend grammatical and lexical knowledge with particular emphasis on stylistics; develop skills for the use of English at a B1 level

Course content

Introduction to the writing process; essay structure and organization: introduction, development, conclusion; thesis statement construction, paragraph organization, developing ideas into paragraphs, appropriate use of formal style, writing descriptions.

Literatura:

A. obligatory reading (to get a credit):

A.1. used in class

Adams-Tukiendorf, M., & Rydzak, D. (2003). Developing writing skills: A manual for EFL students. Opole: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Opolskiego.

Evans, V. (2002). Successful writing proficiency. Newbury: Express Publishing.

A.2. used for self study

Behrens, L., & Rosen, L. J. (1994). Writing and reading across the curriculum. New York: Harper Collins.

Cory, H. (1999). Advanced writing with English in use. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Sullivan, K. E. (1998). Paragraph practice: writing the paragraph and the short composition. New York: Macmillan.

Swan, M. (1995). Practical English usage. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Thomson, A.J., & Martinet, A.V. (1996). A practical English grammar: Exercises 1-2. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

B. supplementary reading

Bailey, S. (2003). Academic writing: practical guide for students. New York: RoutledgeFalmer.

Bradford, B. (1992). Intonation in context. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Evans, V. (2002). Successful writing proficiency. Newbury: Express Publishing.

Foley, M, & Hall, D. (2003). Longman advanced learner’s grammar. London: Longman.

Jordan, R. R. (1999). Academic writing course: Study skills in English. Edinburgh: Pearson Education.

O’Connor, J. D. (2009). Better English pronunciation. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Efekty uczenia się:

Students:

1. have a proficiency in English at B1 level, know grammatical, lexical and stylistic rules of correct uses of English, as well as of various registers to be used appropriately to social contexts (k-W-1,P6S_WG)

2. know of the main methods of analysis and interpretation of uses of language that are typical of public communication, be aware of the complexity and evolution of linguistic systems and meaning-making practices (k-W-1, P6S_WG)

3. know the formal properties and application of various genres and conventional practices in public communication(k-W-1, k-W-7, P6S_WG, P6S_WK)

Skills

Students can:

4. write a coherent paper/essay in English, using various techniques of exposition, a range of sources and a sufficient number of arguments/perspectives/ details to underpin the thesis statement (k-U-6, P6S_UK)

5. collaborate with other students to prepare projects, presentations or texts in English that can be publicized out of class (k-U-6, P6S_UK)

6. use spoken and written English (relative to B1 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, P6S_UK)

7. comprehend spoken and written texts in English (relative to B1 level) to identify the general point/attitude and to find specific information in authentic public communications (k-U-4, P6S_UK)

Social competences

Students:

8. fluently speak and competently write in English (at B1 level) (k-K-1, P6S_KK )

9. cooperate with others in a team, assuming various roles (k-K-2, P6S_KO )

10. are well-organized and reliable as regards assignments (k-K-5, s-K-2)

Metody i kryteria oceniania:

Lessons in a didactic classroom:

practical reading

individual and/or group project (take-home assignments, multimedia presentation),

individual and/or group work,

discussion,

case analysis,

paragraph writing,

essay writing,

text analysis,

error correction

Forms of evaluation of effects

In class essay - 40%

2 take-home assigments - 40%

Class participation 20%

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