Practical English - academic communication 4100-6SNJAKA
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.
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 a wide range of spoken English and should, therefore, be based upon authentic material wherever possible.
The main spoken assignments take the form of a retelling of a lecture and are based on the the speaking section of PTE Academic test (Re-tell lecture component).
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.
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Term 2023L:
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 2024L:
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
foreign languages
Mode
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
The student knows and understands
K_W01 to an advanced degree selected facts, theories, institutions, processes, and phenomena related to the study areas: linguistics, relevant to the field of studies 'teaching foreign languages,' which have practical application in
teaching foreign languages in kindergartens and at the first and second educational stages
K_W02 essential terminology related to: linguistics, relevant to teaching foreign languages
K_W16 to a significant extent, the process of interpersonal communication and social patterns in Polish and English
SKILLS
The student is able to
K_U01 search, analyse, evaluate, select and use information, using a variety of sources and methods, in Polish and English and, optionally, in French or German
K_U02 independently plan and implement typical projects related to foreign language teaching environments, including kindergartens and primary schools and other institutions related to teaching foreign languages
K_U09 analyse their own actions and identify possible areas for change in the future
K_U11 conduct an argument using the views of other authors and formulate conclusions in Polish and in English
K_U12 communicate in Polish and 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, both in Polish and
English
K_U13 prepare written work in both Polish and English, relevant to their course of studies, at an appropriate academic level, on specific issues, using basic theoretical approaches and a variety of sources
K_U14 prepare, and deliver in public, oral presentations in Polish and English, for specific purposes, using basic theoretical approaches, as well as a variety of sources
K_U15 speak and write consistently and precisely in Polish and in a foreign language on topics related to educational matters, applying different theoretical approaches and using findings from other disciplines
related to the field of studies
K_U17 use language skills at CEFR level C1 in English, including the specificity of academic language and that of classroom communication
SOCIAL COMPETENCES
The student is prepared to
K_K01 pursue lifelong learning
K_K02 reflect on the level of their skills and knowledge, constantly develop professionally and personally, self-assess their competences, improve their skills, plan their development and training
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 syllabus
Practical placement
Not applicable
Bibliography
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Term 2023L:
See individual teacher's syllabus for more information |
Term 2024L:
See individual teacher's syllabus for more information |
Notes
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Term 2023L:
Students are limited to TWO absences during the 2021 summer 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 2024L:
Students are limited to TWO absences during the 2021 summer 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: