English in the media and culture 3222-JAMK-OG

The course is designed to develop communicative competence as well as cultural and media literacy. It combines the analysis of authentic
media and cultural texts with activities that enhance reading, listening, writing, and speaking skills.
Students work with newspaper articles, podcasts, audiovisual materials, video essays, cultural criticism, etc.
Throughout the course, students explore contemporary phenomena in media and culture, analyse and interpret media texts in English,
expand their vocabulary, and develop their skills in argumentation, presentation, and critical thinking.
The student’s workload includes:
contact hours (in class) – 30 hours
preparing for classes – 20 hours
preparing the project – 20 hours
preparation for the final test – 10 hours
Total: 90 hours – 3 ECTS

Type of course

general courses
foreign languages

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

Knowledge of English at C1 level.

Course coordinators

Wioletta Mela-Cullen

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 in order to sit the final written exam:
- attendance
- preparation for classes
- written tests
- project
The final mark is:
- 10% continuous assessment (preparation for classes, active participation)
- 20% tests
- 20% project
- 50% written exam
Assessment criteria (percentage):
99% -100% - 5!
96% - 98 % - 5
87% - 95% - 4+
78% - 86% - 4
69% - 77% - 3+
60% – 68% - 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.
The student has the right to obtain the credit for the class and retake the exam during the resits on the same terms as in the first attempt.

Bibliography

Cambridge English for the Media, N. Ceramella, E. Lee, Cambridge University Press 2008.
Key words in the media, B. Mascull, HarperCollins Publishers 2002.
English Vocabulary in Use. Advanced, M. McCarthy, F. O’Dell, Cambridge 2017.
English Idioms in Use. Advanced, M. McCarthy, F. O’Dell, Cambridge 2017.
Advanced Language Practice, M. Vince, Macmillan 2003.
A Dictionary of Media and Mass Communication, D. Chandler, R. Munday, Oxford University Press 2020.
Other sources: The Guardian, the BBC, The Media Show (BBC Radio 4), The Atlantic, The New Yorker, Vox, The Take, Nerdwriter

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

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