Development of communicative competence in the English language 3222-30KKKJA1C-NZ
The aim of the course is for students to acquire English language skills that enable communication in a broader range of everyday situations and to further familiarize them with elements of the geography and culture of English-speaking countries. This will support the development of B1-level language skills and lead to achieving a B1+ level of proficiency through improvement in the following areas:
The student can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar topics regularly encountered at home, school, or during leisure activities. They can follow the main idea of many radio or TV programs on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest, provided the speech is relatively slow and clear. (Listening comprehension)
The student understands texts that consist mainly of high-frequency everyday or job-related language. They can understand the description of events, feelings, and wishes in personal correspondence. (Reading comprehension)
The student can deal with most situations likely to arise while traveling in regions where the language is spoken. They can participate in conversations on familiar topics related to personal or everyday life (e.g., family, interests, work, travel, and current events) without prior preparation. (Spoken interaction)
The student can link phrases in a simple way to describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes, and ambitions. They can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. They can narrate a story or the plot of a book or film and describe their reactions and impressions. (Spoken production)
The student can write simple texts on familiar or personally relevant topics. They can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions. (Writing)
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Learning outcomes
The student has knowledge of and understands the English language in speech and writing in accordance with the requirements defined for level B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K1_W10).
The student is able to communicate in spoken and written English in accordance with the requirements defined for level B1+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K1_U10).
The student is prepared to critically evaluate their own knowledge and the content they receive (K1_K01).
Assessment criteria
The course is worth 2 ECTS credits = 60 hours
30 contact hours = 1 ECTS
15 hours for preparing materials and presentations = 0.5 ECTS
15 hours for preparing for the final assessment = 0.5 ECTS
Conditions for passing the course (both first and second attempts) and eligibility for the final assessment (first and second attempts), grading components:
A written exam (test), with grading criteria presented as percentage thresholds (points earned):
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! (very good with distinction)
Students are allowed 2 unexcused absences; any further absence requires an excuse. Acceptance of excuses is at the lecturer’s discretion.
The form of assessment for classes missed by a student is determined by the lecturer.
Exceeding 50% of both excused and unexcused absences may result in failure to pass the course.
Bibliography
1. Cotton D., Falvey D., Kent S., (2014) New Language leader coursebook Intermediate, Pearson Education Limited
2. Murphy R. (2004), English grammar in use, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press
3. Materiały własne nauczyciela
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1. Cotton D., Falvey D., Kent S., (2014) New Language leader coursebook Intermediate, Pearson Education Limited 2. Murphy R. (2004), English grammar in use, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press 3. T's materials |
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