English in the social sciences 3222-50JANS1C-N
The aim of the course is to develop students' English language skills, with a particular focus on its application in the social sciences. The course is aimed at developing the ability to read and analyze scientific texts in English; improving oral presentation and discussion skills on social science topics; developing the ability to listen to and understand lectures and presentations in English; and increasing the vocabulary of specialised social science topics.
The student’s workload includes:
contact hours (in class) – 30 hours
preparing for classes – 15 hours
preparing the project – 5 hours
preparation for the final test – 10 hours
Total: 60 hours – 2 ECTS
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Prerequisites (description)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course, the student:
- will know and understand to an in-depth degree how philological research intersects with other scientific disciplines (S1_W04)
- will know and understand to a deeper degree the psychological basis of language functioning (S1_W05)
- will know and understand both spoken and written English in accordance with the requirements of at least C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (S1_W11)
- will be able to debate on specialist subjects (S1_U11)
- will be able to communicate orally and in writing in English according to the requirements specified for at least C1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (S1_U13)
- will be able to think and act in an entrepreneurial way and to initiate actions benefitting the public interest or the social environment (S1_K02)
Assessment criteria
Requirements for getting a credit for the subject:
- attendance
- preparation for classes
- written tests
- project
- final written test
The final mark is:
- 50% continuous assessment (preparation for classes, active participation), tests, project
- 50% final written test
Assessment criteria (percentage):
99% -100% - 5!
92% - 98 % - 5
84% - 91% - 4+
76% - 83% - 4
68% - 75% - 3+
60% - 67% - 3
The student has the right to 2 unexcused absences, and each subsequent one requires an explanation to be given. The teacher decides how the student will make up for any other unjustified absences.
In the event of failing to pass the course by the last class of the semester, the student must pass the course and get a mark during the initial exam period or the retake exam period on the same terms as at the first attempt.
Bibliography
Academic Vocabulary in Use, M. McCarthy, F. O'Dell, Cambridge University Press 2017.
English for Academic Purposes, E. de Chazal, Oxford University Press 2015.
Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students, S. Bailey, Routledge 2018.
English for Social Sciences, M. Cierach, B. Mindziul, K. Narbutt-Rogalska, Olsztyn: Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Warmińsko-Mazurskiego 2015.
An Academic Word List, A. Coxhead.
Selected articles from The Sociological Review, Social Research: An International Quarterly, Foreign Affairs, The Conversation, The Guardian, the BBC.