Development of communicative competence in the English language 3222-30KKKJA1C-N
The course is intended for students continuing their study of English at the B1+/B2 level according to the CEFR. The aim of the course is to develop language competences enabling effective communication in everyday, academic, and professional situations, as well as to achieve the B2 level according to the CEFR.
During the course, students develop their listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills, while systematically expanding their vocabulary range and knowledge of grammatical structures characteristic of the B1+/B2 level. The teaching process assumes a gradual increase in students’ language independence — from understanding and producing simpler statements to formulating clear, detailed, and coherent spoken and written texts on both concrete and abstract topics.
Students develop the ability to understand the main ideas of complex texts, participate in discussions, including those involving specialist language related to professional topics, and interact fluently with native speakers. The course also prepares students to express opinions, justify their views, and present arguments concerning various solutions and issues discussed during classes.
Student workload:
contact hours (in-class instruction) – 30 hours
class preparation – 15 hours
course completion preparation – 15 hours
Total: 60 hours – 2 ECTS
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The aim of the course is for students to acquire English language skills that enable communication in a variety of everyday situations and to become familiar with aspects of the culture and geography of English-speaking countries. The course also aims to improve students’ language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Particular emphasis is placed on developing communicative competence, increasing awareness of the need to continuously update language skills, and fostering appropriate language etiquette and polite discussion techniques. Course Content: Introducing students to vocabulary related to the following areas of life: weather, people, media, health, nature, society; Preparing students to use the following grammatical structures freely in speech and writing: present tenses, past tenses, comparison of adjectives, quantifiers, pronouns, prepositions, modal verbs expressing probability, conditional sentences; Introducing students to writing conventions for the following types of texts: a short review, an email of thanks, a short comparative essay, a paragraph, and a short article. Classes are conducted according to the principles of the communicative approach. |
Course coordinators
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
K1_W10
The student knows and understands English in spoken and written form in accordance with the requirements specified for level B2+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
K1_U10
The student is able to communicate in spoken and written English in accordance with the requirements specified for level B2+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
K1_K01
The student is ready to critically evaluate their own knowledge and the information they receive.
Assessment criteria
Assessment Methods and Criteria
The course is completed with a graded assessment in the form of a written final test.
Requirements for passing the course and being admitted to the final assessment:
regular preparation for classes,
obtaining passing grades in progress tests, translation tests and written assignments,
preparation of individual and group presentations,
attendance in accordance with the University of Warsaw Study Regulations.
Components of the final grade:
progress tests, translation tests and written assignments – 25%,
individual and group presentations – 25%,
final assessment – 50%.
Written final test – grading scale:
99%–100% – 5! (excellent with distinction),
96%–98% – 5 (very good),
87%–95% – 4+ (good plus),
78%–86% – 4 (good),
69%–77% – 3+ (satisfactory plus),
60%–68% – 3 (satisfactory),
below 60% – 2 (fail).
Assessment Criteria for the Final PNJA Test
The final test includes tasks assessing knowledge of grammatical and lexical structures, listening and reading comprehension, integrated-skills tasks, and a short written assignment.
The final test grade is determined on the basis of the number of points obtained, according to the percentage thresholds specified above.
Assessment Criteria for Progress Tests
Progress tests assess the degree of mastery of the lexical and grammatical material covered during the course. Assessment is based on the accuracy of task completion and the level of mastery of the material included in the scope of a given test.
Assessment Criteria for Translation Tests
Assessment is based on the linguistic accuracy of the translation, the appropriateness of lexical and grammatical choices, preservation of the meaning of the source text, and the naturalness and communicative effectiveness of the target text.
Assessment Criteria for Written Assignments
Assessment is based on task achievement, compliance with the required format, coherence and logical organisation of the text, grammatical and lexical accuracy, and the appropriateness of the language used.
Assessment Criteria for Individual and Group Presentations
Assessment is based on task achievement, accuracy and range of language, fluency of delivery, the ability to communicate content clearly and effectively, and the level of engagement in the preparation and presentation of the material.
Attendance Requirements
Students are entitled to two unexcused absences. Any additional absence must be justified. The course instructor determines the method of making up any further unexcused absences.
If a student does not meet the requirements for passing the course by the final class of the semester, they may obtain a course grade under the same conditions during the regular examination session and the resit examination session.
Bibliography
Cotton D., Falvey D., Kent S., (2014) New Language leader coursebook Upper intermediate, Pearson Education Limited,
Murphy R. (2004), English grammar in use, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press
Błońska E. (2018) Improve your listening skills. Poltext
materials prepared by the instructor
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Cotton D., Falvey D., Kent S., (2014) New Language leader coursebook Intermediate / Upper intermediate, Pearson Education Limited, Murphy R. (2004), English grammar in use, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press Błońska E. (2018) Improve your listening skills. Poltext |
Notes
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