Practical English - academic communication 4100-6SNJAKA
The Practical English –academic communication course aims to develop the skills of understanding and correctly using academic language, as well as the ability to present arguments and express one's point of view in English on various topics, such as education and important social issues.
Listening tasks are designed in such a way as to emphasize the importance of vocabulary and sentence structure in different academic and non-academic situations. They also aim to familiarize students with various forms of spoken English and therefore should be based on authentic materials.
To develop speaking skills, students participate in class discussions and debates, as well as summarize previously listened-to lectures on topics related to teaching.
The course emphasizes the importance of students' independent work for the development of their knowledge and skills related to academic communication.
Range of topics:
1 Personality: the Myers-Briggs test
2 Giving academic presentations
3 Different issues in education
4 Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): taking care of the wellbeing of students
5 Language and Culture, Shakespearean phrases in English
6 Becoming a responsible citizen: politics and social issues
7 21st century competences, developing critical thinking skills
8 Issues connected with the environment and climate change
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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 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 English
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, both in English
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
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
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_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
The course ends with a grade.
The conditions for obtaining credit for the course are:
attendance (according to the regulations below),
systematic work and active class participation,
a positive grade for the end-of-semester presentation and the online test on collocations.
Maximum number of unexcused absences: 2.
Practical placement
Not applicable
Bibliography
Doff, A., Thaine, C. & Puchta, H. (2022). Empower Advanced/C1 Student's Book with Digital Pack. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Edwards, L., Eales, F. & Oakes, S. (2023). Speakout 3rd Edition C1-C2. Student's Book with eBook and Online Practice. Pearson
Guse, J. (2011). Communicative Activities for EAP. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
O'Dell, F. & McCarthy, M. (2017). English Collocations in Use. Advanced. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Websites, lectures and webinars for teachers:
Cambridge Live 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug2Xlhe0fsM&list=PLpmCHL8PnXq9s47GfxcOtK-9xtxQ2AFlo
https://www.macmillan.pl/instytut-rozwoju-nauczycieli
www.ted.com
https://webinars.eltngl.com/
Other materials: authentic materials chosen (and adapted) by the teacher
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Term 2024L:
See individual teacher's syllabus for more information |
Notes
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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: