Learning English (B1+) 3222-NJA5C[B1+]-OG

The aim of this course is for students to master the English language to a degree that enables them to communicate in everyday situations at the B2 level.

Students will learn to understand the main points of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.

Students will be able to understand the main points of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.

Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Can make clear and detailed oral or written statements on a wide range of subjects and express a viewpoint on matters under discussion, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Student workload:
60 hrs.
Organized hours - 2 hours per week x 1 semester = 30 hours (1 ECTS credit)
The unassisted student work - 15 hours preparing for the classes (0.5 ECTS), 15 hours preparing for the exam (0.5 ECTS)

Term 2023Z:

The aim of this course is for students to master the English language to a degree that enables them to communicate in everyday situations at the B2 level.

Students will learn to understand the main points of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.

Students will be able to understand the main points of complex texts on concrete and abstract topics.

Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

Can make clear and detailed oral or written statements on a wide range of subjects and express a viewpoint on matters under discussion, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The student has reached the B1level of the English language.

Course coordinators

Piotr Nagórka

Learning outcomes

The graduate has the ability to communicate in English both orally and in writing in accordance with the requirements of level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K1_W10)
The graduates are able to communicate orally and in writing in English according to the requirements of level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (K1_U10)
The graduates are able to critically evaluate their knowledge and contents (K1_K01)

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria
Requirements for passing the course and for admission to the final assessment, assessment components:
- control tests and translation tests, written statements - 25%
- group and individual presentations - 25%
- Final assessment - 50%.

Written assessment:
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

1. Cotton, D., Falvey, D. Kent, S. (2014). New Language Leader. (Upper-)-Intermediate. Pearson Education Limited.
2. Murphy R. (2004), English grammar in use, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press;
3. Własne materiały prowadzącego (w tym materiały dydaktyczne w wolnym dostępie publikowane online w serwisie internetowym YouTube.

Term 2023Z:

1. Cotton, D., Falvey, D. Kent, S. (2014). New Language Leader. (Upper-)Intermediate. Pearson Education Limited.
2. Murphy R. (2004), English grammar in use, 3rd edition, Cambridge University Press;
3. Własne materiały prowadzącego (w tym materiały dydaktyczne w wolnym dostępie publikowane online w serwisie internetowym YouTube.

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:

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

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