English Language Practice 3222-30PA2C-N

The aim of the course is to lead students towards the mastery of the English language to communicate freely in everyday life situations at B2/B2+level: speaking, listening, reading and writing.
Student workload:
The course comprises 3 ECTS credits (90 hours), including:
• 30 hours of classroom instruction — 1 ECTS
• 30 hours of independent work related to preparing homework and presentations — 1 ECTS
• 30 hours of final exam preparation — 1 ECTS

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The student must have the language knowledge diagnosed at the level B1+, and build up on the knowledge systematically, the condition being a passing grade covering the first semester.

Course coordinators

Anna Kizińska

Learning outcomes

The student knows and understands the spoken and written English language in accordance with the requirements specified for the B2 + level of the European System for the Description of Languages Education (K1_W10)
The student is able to communicate in speech and writing in English in accordance with the requirements specified for the B2 + level of the European System for the Description of Languages Education (K1_U10)
The student is ready to critically evaluate the knowledge and content received (K1_K01)

Assessment criteria

The course ends with a written examination. Admission to the exam requires regular attendance, class preparation, and delivery of a presentation. The final grade consists of continuous assessment (activity and preparation) – 40%, and the final exam – 60%.
Grades are awarded according to the following percentage scale:
• 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)
Students are allowed two unexcused absences; each additional absence requires justification and is subject to the instructor’s approval. The form of making up missed classes is determined by the instructor. Exceeding 50% of total absences (excused and unexcused combined) may result in failing the course.
The resit examination is written and takes place during the resit session on a date specified by the instructor.

Bibliography

Cotton D., Falvey D., Kent S., (2014) New Language leader coursebook Upper-intermediate, Pearson Education Limited
Teacher's supplementary materials.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 3222-30PA2C-N in USOSweb