Development of communicative competence in the English language 3222-30KKKJA1C-N
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.
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Term 2025Z:
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. |
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
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
ECTS and Workload:
The course is worth 2 ECTS credits, which equals a total workload of 60 hours:
30 hours of in-class instruction = 1 ECTS
15 hours for completing homework and preparing presentations = 0.5 ECTS
15 hours for preparing for the final assessment = 0.5 ECTS
Course Completion Requirements and Grading Criteria:
The final assessment consists of a written test. The evaluation is based on percentage thresholds:
60% – 68%: 3 (satisfactory)
69% – 77%: 3+ (satisfactory plus)
78% – 86%: 4 (good)
87% – 95%: 4+ (good plus)
96% – 98%: 5 (very good)
99% – 100%: 5! (excellent with distinction)
Attendance Policy:
To be admitted to the final assessment, students must meet the attendance requirements as specified in the Study Regulations of the University of Warsaw.
Students are allowed up to 2 unexcused absences. Each additional absence requires justification. The decision to accept an excuse rests with the course instructor.
The form of make-up work for missed classes is determined by the instructor.
Exceeding 50% of both excused and unexcused absences may result in a failing grade for the course.
Bibliography
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
Additional information
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