Communicative Competence Development of Language C - English 3200-M1-4DKKCA
This course develops advanced linguistic and communicative competences in English at the C1 level, as defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), with particular emphasis on academic, scientific and intercultural contexts.
The aim of the course is to enhance students’ English language competences with a focus on its application in academic, scientific, and intercultural settings. Participants will deepen their ability to use language with precision and awareness in situations that require a high level of linguistic accuracy and communicative appropriateness.
The course focuses on the development of the following components:
1. Linguistic competence, including:
• Lexical: expanding vocabulary range, particularly in areas relevant to academic and specialised communication;
• Grammatical: improving the accuracy of language structures;
• Semantic: developing awareness of meaning in context;
• Textual: building the ability to compose coherent texts in line with academic conventions.
2. Pragmatic competence – developing the ability to use various text types and registers appropriately, and to adjust language and style according to communicative context and audience.
3. Sociolinguistic competence – enhancing the use of idiomatic expressions, language registers, politeness strategies, and conventions of social interaction.
4. Intercultural competence – developing sensitivity to cultural differences and the ability to recognise relationships between native and target languages and cultures.
5. Metalinguistic competence – deepening understanding of how language functions, including its internal structure, its connections to other languages, and the influence of cultural context on communication.
6. Strategic and personal competences – fostering learning strategies, language awareness, and attitudes that support effective communication in multicultural and academic settings.
7. Interlingual and translation competence – developing the ability to use both native and foreign languages to produce translations and spoken or written texts, while recognising and managing similarities, differences, and challenges related to language transfer.
Contact hours:
– 60 hours of classroom instruction (30 hours per semester)
– 90 hours of independent student work (e.g. reading, preparation for classes, homework assignments, consultations)
The course requires regular independent study and active participation in class.
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Knowledge. A graduate knows and understands:
• K_W02 – advanced psycholinguistic, biological, cultural and linguistic aspects of language use;
• K_W03 – specialised terminology in linguistics at an advanced level;
• K_W05 – major directions and current research trends in linguistics and principal research centres;
• K_W07 – concepts and principles of intellectual property protection and copyright law at a professional level;
• K_W11 – ethical conditions of professional activity in depth.
Skills. A graduate can:
• K_U01 – apply acquired knowledge to conduct research in linguistics using appropriate methodologies, including advanced digital tools for information and communication;
• K_U04 – employ advanced linguistic research tools and select research methods appropriately for the issues addressed;
• K_U05 – communicate in both native and foreign languages in various professional contexts, using different channels, techniques and communicative strategies;
• K_U08 – collaborate and work in groups, assuming roles such as language mediator;
• K_U11 – cooperate with representatives of linguo‑cultural communities.
Social Competences. A graduate is prepared to:
• K_K01 – acknowledge the value of up-to-date disciplinary knowledge and critically assess the content they receive;
• K_K05 – recognise the role of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems, and seek expert opinions when necessary.
Assessment criteria
The course evaluation consists of:
• ongoing assessment, including preparation and active participation during classes,
• evaluation of homework assignments and additional tasks,
• a final evaluation conducted according to the instructor’s guidelines.
The course concludes with a graded pass/fail credit.
All components are graded according to the following percentage scale:
99% – 100%: 5.0
91% – 98%: 5.0
86% – 90%: 4.5
76% – 85%: 4.0
71% – 75%: 3.5
60% – 70%: 3.0
0% – 59%: 2.0 (fail)
Detailed requirements and grading criteria are specified by the instructor for each academic cycle.
Students are allowed a maximum of two absences per semester. Unexcused absences exceeding this limit will result in the inability to pass the course and receive a positive grade. In exceptional cases, students may be permitted to make up missed classes through additional work assigned by the course instructor.
Bibliography
The reading list and course materials will be provided during the classes.
Notes
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Term 2025Z:
The course may be delivered in a hybrid format, combining in-person and online components, depending on the recommendations of the University of Warsaw, the instructor’s decisions, and organisational needs. |
Additional information
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