- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Learning English (B1) 3222-NJA2C[B1]-OG
The aim of the course is to alllow students to master the English language to communicate in everyday life situations at the B1 + level:
The student understands the importance of the main information contained in complex statements on specific and abstract topics, including substantive discussions in the field of their specialization.
The student is able to communicate fluently and spontaneously to conduct a conversation with a native speaker of English, without any special effort of either party.
The student formulates clear, detailed statements while explaining his point of view on a given topic and considering the advantages and disadvantages of different options. The student communicates effectively in face-to-face situations. (speaking)
The student can understand a range of spoken material such as news programs, presentations, and daily conversations. (listening and comprehension)
The student can read various types of texts, such as books, newspapers and magazines. (reading amd comprehension)
The student knows how to write various written statements such as a letter, report, review and essay. (writing)
Student workload:
60h hrs (2 ECTS)
organized hours - 2 hours weekly x 1 semester = 30 hours (1 ECTS)
student's independent work - 15 hours of preparation for classes (0,5 ECTS), 15 hours of preparation for the exam (0,5 ECTS)
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
The student knows and understands the spoken and written English language in accordance with the requirements specified for the B2 + level of the European System for the Description of Languages Education (K1_W10)
The student is able to communicate in speech and writing in English in accordance with the requirements specified for the B2 + level of the European System for the Description of Languages Education (K1_U10)
The student is ready to critically evaluate the knowledge and content received (K1_K01)
Assessment criteria
Conditions for passing the course:
- continuous, formative assessment (control of the current preparation) - 30%
- control and translation tests - 35%
- group and individual presentations - 35%
final credit is given on the basis of the written test:
Written test, where the evaluation criteria are presented in the form of percentage thresholds:
60% - 68% - 3 (satisfactory)
69% - 77% - 3+ (satisfactory plus)
78% - 86% - 4 (good)
87% - 93% - 4+ (good plus)
94% - 98% - 5 (very good)
99% -100% - 5! (Very good rating with an exclamation mark)
condition for passing:
The student has the right to 2 unexcused absences, each subsequent one requires justification. The lecturer decides whether to acknowledge the absence.
The form of crediting the classes in which the student was absent is determined by the lecturer.
Exceeding excused and unjustified absences for 50% of classes may be the basis for failing the course.
If it is not possible to conduct classes in the form of stationary classes, classes will be conducted using distance communication tools, most likely ZOOM, CLASSROOM and others recommended by the University of Warsaw.
In the case of distance learning, the tutor may change the form of the final exam/test from written to oral.
Bibliography
New Language Leader. Upper Intermediate. David Cotton, David Falvey, Simon Kent. Coursebook, 2014.
New Language Leader Intermediate. David Cotton, David Falvey, Simon Kent. Pearson Education Limited, 2013.
Business Vocabular in Use. Advanced. Bill Mascull. Cambridge University Press., 2005.
Destination B2. Grammar with Vocabulary, M. Mann, S. Taylore-Knowles, Macmillan 2008.
First Certificate Language Practice, M. Vince, Macmillan 2009.
Teacher's own resources
Additional information
Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:
- Inter-faculty Studies in Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree, first cycle programme, Mathematics
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Bioinformatics and Systems Biology
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Computer Science
- Master's degree, second cycle programme, Mathematics
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: