English Language Practice 3222-50PA3C-N
Practical workshops (15 weeks per semester, 2 hrs per week)
The content of the classes centres around congnitive and communicative needs to follow the demands of the market. The classes cover a series of language qualifications necessary in employment, both in the remit of grammar and in the remit of vocabulary. The aim is to develop the following language competences:
- effective listening to texts and expressing intentions,
- learning vocabulary linked with different speheres of activity,
- developing skills of forming monologues in English (compositions, descriptions of events, essays of different types,
- developing speaking skills, with the aim to communicate fluently, and spontaneously.
The exercises are aimed at developing the communicative competence. In classes the student has the opportunity to become familiar with the vocabulary and structures linked with the topic, so that they can take part in discussions.
The total no. of hours prescribed for meeting defined goals is:
* tutoring hrs - 15 weeks per semester, 2 hrs per week
* self-study - a minimum of 60 hrs per semester.
The grammar and vocabulary should be at the level of C1/C2.
If it is not possible to conduct classes on University premises, classes
shall be held with the aid of distance learning tools, most likely Google
Meet and others recommended by the University of Warsaw.
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Term 2023Z:
The aim of the course is for students to master the English language to communicate in everyday life at the C1 PLUS level: Students are able to understand extensive texts on a wide variety of topics. They will be able to understand not only the main message of a text, but also subtext, implicit meaning and the attitude of the author of the text. Can express him/herself fluently, quickly and at ease, choosing appropriate phrases. Can use language flexibly and effectively in social, educational and professional contexts. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed written compositions on a wide range of subjects, using grammatical rules and linguistic devices to organise oral and written communication in a way that shows a good/very good command of language. The workload of students: |
Term 2024Z:
The aim of the course is for students to master the English language to communicate in everyday life at the C1 PLUS level: Students are able to understand extensive texts on a wide variety of topics. They will be able to understand not only the main message of a text, but also subtext, implicit meaning and the attitude of the author of the text. Can express him/herself fluently, quickly and at ease, choosing appropriate phrases. Can use language flexibly and effectively in social, educational and professional contexts. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed written compositions on a wide range of subjects, using grammatical rules and linguistic devices to organise oral and written communication in a way that shows a good/very good command of language. The workload of students: |
Type of course
Mode
Prerequisites (description)
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
The student knows the English language at level C1 plus (K2_W09).
The student communicates in the English language at the level C1 plus (K2_U010).
The student is ready to critically evaluate their knowledge and contents communicated in the language of teaching (K2_K01).
Assessment criteria
The course has 3 ECTS credits = 90 hours
30 hours in the classroom
30 hours - preparing for class
15 hours - preparing a presentation
15 hours - preparing for the final exam
assessment components:
- control tests and translation tests - 25%
- group and individual presentations - 25%
- final evaluation: 50%
The final evaluation consists of a written part:
Written test, where the evaluation criteria are presented in the form of percentage thresholds:
60% - 68% - 3 (sufficient grade)
69% - 77% - 3+ (sufficient plus)
78% - 86% - 4 (good grade)
87% - 95% - 4+ (good plus)
96% - 98% - 5 (very good grade)
99% -100% - 5 !(a very good mark with an exclamation mark)
A student is entitled to 3 unexcused absences, each subsequent absence requires an excuse. The lecturer decides about accepting the absence.
The form of crediting the classes in which the student was absent is determined by the lecturer.
Exceeding excused and unexcused absences in 50% of classes may be the basis for failing the course.
If it is not possible to conduct classes in a stationary form, classes will be held using distance communication tools, most likely Zoom and Classroom and others recommended by UW.
Bibliography
The text book is New Language Leader. Advanced.
Materials prepared by the teacher.
The following book may also be of help: M. McCarthy, F. O’Dell, English Vocabulary in Use, 2002, Cambridge University Press.
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Term 2023Z:
Cotton D., Falvey D., Kent S., (2014) New Language leader coursebook Advanced, Pearson Education Limited McCarthy M., O'Dell., (2017) English Vocabulary in Use Advanced, Cambridge University Press Hewings M., (2014) Advanced Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press Evans V., (2014) Successful Writing Proficiency, Pearson Education Limited |
Term 2024Z:
Cotton D., Falvey D., Kent S., (2014) New Language leader coursebook Advanced, Pearson Education Limited McCarthy M., O'Dell., (2017) English Vocabulary in Use Advanced, Cambridge University Press Hewings M., (2014) Advanced Grammar in Use, Cambridge University Press Evans V., (2014) Successful Writing Proficiency, Pearson Education Limited |
Notes
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Term 2023Z:
If it is not possible to conduct classes on university premises, classes In the case of distance learning, the tutor may change the form of the final exam/test from written to oral. |
Term 2024Z:
If it is not possible to conduct classes on university premises, classes In the case of distance learning, the tutor may change the form of the final exam/test from written to oral. |
Additional information
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