Practical English - academic communication 4100-5SNJAKA
Practical English classes in the third year are intended to promote greater confidence in the student’s ability to comment on a range of familiar topics.
In-class material is intended to highlight this approach. By the end of the course the student should feel confident in presenting their views (and the views of others) on a particular theme. They should, furthermore, be able to explore links to other topic areas.
Listening tasks should serve the purpose of highlighting the importance of vocabulary and sentence structure when dealing with a range of academic and non-academic situations. They should also expose the student as much as possible to the range of spoken English and should, therefore, be based upon authentic material wherever possible.
Writing tasks should aim to mirror the academic nature of the student’s contact with English in their other studies in the Centre.
Spoken assignments should also be semi-academic/academic in the way they are structures.
In order for the student to feel a sense of development it is critical that they are made aware of the importance of self-study; as a result, 30-40 study hours per semester is not considered unreasonable.
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Term 2023Z:
Practical English classes in the third year are intended to promote greater confidence in the student’s ability to comment on a range of familiar topics. In-class material is intended to highlight this approach. By the end of the course the student should feel confident in presenting their views (and the views of others) on a particular theme. They should, furthermore, be able to explore links to other topic areas. Listening tasks should serve the purpose of highlighting the importance of vocabulary and sentence structure when dealing with a range of academic and non-academic situations. They should also expose the student as much as possible to the range of spoken English and should, therefore, be based upon authentic material wherever possible. Writing tasks should aim to mirror the academic nature of the student’s contact with English in their other studies in the Centre. Spoken assignments should also be semi-academic/academic in the way they are structures. In order for the student to feel a sense of development it is critical that they are made aware of the importance of self-study; as a result, 30-40 study hours per semester is not considered unreasonable. |
Term 2024Z:
Practical English classes in the third year are intended to promote greater confidence in the student’s ability to comment on a range of familiar topics. In-class material is intended to highlight this approach. By the end of the course the student should feel confident in presenting their views (and the views of others) on a particular theme. They should, furthermore, be able to explore links to other topic areas. Listening tasks should serve the purpose of highlighting the importance of vocabulary and sentence structure when dealing with a range of academic and non-academic situations. They should also expose the student as much as possible to the range of spoken English and should, therefore, be based upon authentic material wherever possible. Writing tasks should aim to mirror the academic nature of the student’s contact with English in their other studies in the Centre. Spoken assignments should also be semi-academic/academic in the way they are structures. In order for the student to feel a sense of development it is critical that they are made aware of the importance of self-study; as a result, 30-40 study hours per semester is not considered unreasonable. |
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
K_U01: search, analyse, evaluate, select and use information, using a variety of sources and methods in English
K_U11: conduct an argument using the views of other authors and formulate conclusions in English (C1)
K_U12: communicate in English, using a variety of channels and techniques, with all participants in the teaching-learning process and experts in the academic disciplines and subjects that are relevant to the field of studies in foreign language teaching (C1)
K_U13: prepare written work in English, relevant to their course of studies, at an appropriate academic level, on specific issues, using basic theoretical approaches and a variety of sources (C1)
K_U14: prepare, and deliver in public, oral presentations in English, for specific purposes, using basic theoretical approaches, as well as a variety of sources (C1)
K_U15: speak and write consistently and precisely in English on topics related to educational matters, applying different theoretical approaches and using findings from other disciplines related to the field of studies
K_K04: conduct interpersonal and intercultural communication mediating with participants in the teaching-learning process in a local and global context
K_K05: interact and work in a group, performing various roles
Assessment criteria
A minimum grade of 3 is required at the end of each semester.
For more information, see the individual teacher's curriculum
Practical placement
Not applicable
Bibliography
See individual teacher's syllabus for more information
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Term 2023Z:
See individual teacher's syllabus for more information |
Term 2024Z:
See individual teacher's syllabus for more information |
Notes
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Term 2023Z:
Students are limited to TWO absences during the 2021 winter semester. In exceptional circumstances, consult with your subject teacher. Any home assignments that are uploaded by the teacher MUST also have some classroom time dedicated to feedback, etc. |
Term 2024Z:
Students are limited to TWO absences during the 2024 winter semester. In exceptional circumstances, consult with your subject teacher. Any home assignments that are uploaded by the teacher MUST also have some classroom time dedicated to feedback, etc. |
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: