MS1 - English - integrated skills 1 2300-NZ2-MS1-WNJ-ZN
The main objective of the course is for the students to develop and improve linguistic and communicative competence. The aim of the course is to develop the students’ practical language skills, i.e. productive and receptive skills, and to enrich the students’ vocabulary and to develop the use of a variety of grammatical structures.
Upon completion a student can understand a wide range of longer texts; s/he can express himself/herself fluently and spontaneously; s/he can use language flexibly and effectively for social, professional and academic purposes; s/he can produce clear, well-structured, detailed texts on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
Type of course
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
On completion of the course the student:
• has an active vocabulary in English (in thematic areas covered by the module) at the C1/C1+ level
• has a detailed knowledge of practical grammar of the English language and can apply it properly, orally and in writing, at the C1/C1+ level
• can express and justify his/her opinion, has communicative competence in English corresponding to the C1/C1+ level
• reads and understands original texts in English (fiction, popular science and media) at the C1/C1+ level
• can prepare and edit written texts on given topics in English at the C1/C1+ level
Assessment criteria
The assessment is based on
1) attendance,
2) preparation for classes and doing homework (exercises, written assignments)
3) active participation in classes,
4) two tests (in the middle and at the end of the term) covering the material discussed in class
Bibliography
Evans V., 1998. Successful Writing: Proficiency. Express Publishing.
Foley, M., and Hall, D. 2005. Longman Advanced Learner's Grammar. A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book with Answers. Harlow: Longman.
Hamp-Lyons L.& Heasley, B. 2006. Study writing: A course in writing skills for academic purposes, Cambridge University Press
MacAndrew, R., 2003, Taboos and Issues, Heinle
McCarthy M., O'Dell F., 2005. Academic Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge University Press.
Vince, M. 2014. Advanced Language Practice, Macmillan
Kenny, N. et al. 2013. Proficiency Expert. Pearson.
selected TED.com presentations
current press articles
+ additional materials prepared by the course tutor
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: