Development of communicative competence in the English language 3222-30KKKJA2C-N
The aim of the course is for students to acquire English language skills enabling effective communication in a variety of everyday situations, as well as to become familiar with cultural and geographical aspects of English-speaking countries. The course focuses on developing the four key language competencies: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Special emphasis is placed on building communicative competence, encouraging continual development of language skills, and cultivating clarity of expression and respectful discussion.
The course is worth 2 ECTS credits (90 hours), including:
• 30 hours of in-class instruction — 1 ECTS
• 30 hours of individual work on homework assignments and presentations — 1 ECTS
• 30 hours of preparation for the final assessment — 1 ECTS
The learning content includes:
• introduction and consolidation of vocabulary related to selected areas such as weather, people, media, health, nature, and society;
• preparation to use grammatical structures appropriately, including present and past tenses, adjective comparison, quantifiers, pronouns, prepositions, modal verbs expressing probability, and conditional sentences;
• familiarization with writing conventions for short forms, including a review, a thank-you email, a short comparative essay, a paragraph, and a short article.
Classes are conducted in line with the principles of the communicative approach.
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Term 2025L:
The aim of the course is for students to acquire English language skills enabling effective communication in a variety of everyday situations, as well as to become familiar with cultural and geographical aspects of English-speaking countries. The course focuses on developing the four key language competencies: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Special emphasis is placed on building communicative competence, encouraging continual development of language skills, and cultivating clarity of expression and respectful discussion. The course is worth 2 ECTS credits (90 hours), including: The learning content includes: Classes are conducted in line with the principles of the communicative approach. |
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
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Learning outcomes
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 (K1_W10).
The student can communicate in spoken and written English in accordance with the requirements specified for level B2+ of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K1_U10).
The student is prepared to critically assess their own knowledge and the content they receive (K1_K01).
Assessment criteria
Course completion requirements and assessment components
The primary basis for passing the course is a written final exam. The grade is awarded according to the following percentage thresholds:
• 60%–68% – 3 (sufficient)
• 69%–77% – 3+ (sufficient plus)
• 78%–86% – 4 (good)
• 87%–95% – 4+ (good plus)
• 96%–98% – 5 (very good)
• 99%–100% – 5! (very good with distinction)
To be admitted to the final assessment, students must attend classes in accordance with the University of Warsaw Study Regulations. Each student is entitled to two unexcused absences; every subsequent absence must be justified. The instructor decides whether a justification is accepted. The form of make-up work for missed classes is determined by the instructor.
Exceeding 50% of total absences (excused and unexcused combined) may result in failing the course.
Bibliography
Cotton D., Falvey D., Kent S., (2014) New Language leader coursebook Intermediate, Pearson Education Limited,
Murphy R. (2004), English grammar in use, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press
Błońska E. (2018) Improve your listening skills. Poltext
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Term 2025L:
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 |
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