English advanced - summer course 4100-ANGSC1.1.a-L

Upon completing the course, the student can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Term 2024L:

Online classes (46 hours via the internet and 14 hours online synchronously on Zoom or Google Meet).
The asynchronous part is conducted on the UW language platform Kampus UW.
To participate in the classes, you need to log in to the Kampus UW language platform using your PESEL number and the same password you use to log in to USOS.
The course is completed in a traditional format (in a lecture hall) based on a test. Information about the schedule and organization of the course is provided by the e-lecturer.
The e-language course at UW is equivalent to the traditional language course.
The coordinator of the e-language courses is Anna Żarnotal, MA (azarnotal@uw.edu.pl), to whom all issues related to the functioning of e-courses should be reported.

After completing a course at this level, the student is able to understand longer spoken texts, lectures, and even complex discussions, provided the topic is familiar. They can understand most news and TV programs about current events. They understand films in their original version if the actors speak in standard literary language. They understand articles and reports on contemporary issues where the authors express detailed opinions and arguments. They are able to understand contemporary literary prose.

The student can communicate fluently and spontaneously, which enables normal interaction with native speakers. They can actively participate in discussions, explaining and defending their opinions. They can present clear and detailed descriptions on a wide range of topics related to their interests. They can express their opinion on a given topic, presenting arguments for and against.

They are able to write clear and precise texts on topics related to their interests. They can write a short essay or report conveying information or presenting arguments for and against. They can write a letter conveying the essence and significance of personal experiences and impressions.

Type of course

foreign languages

Mode

Remote learning

Course coordinators

Anna Żarnotal

Learning outcomes

On completing the course, the student:
(Skills)
U01 the student is able to search, analyse, evaluate, select and use information using a variety of sources and methods H1P_U01
U10 the student is able to communicate, using a variety of channels and techniques, with experts in those academic subjects that are relevant to their course of studies H1P_U11
U18 the student possesses advanced skills in interpersonal communication H1A_U07
U19 the student is capable of presenting their ideas, concerns, suggestions and arguments, supporting them with published opinions on the subject H1A_U06
U24 the student is able to perform the various roles required for working as a team, is willing to accept and ssign tasks, and possesses the elementary organisatioal skills necessary in designing and implementing professional activities. H1A_U05

Knowledge
W07 the student has a knowledge and understanding of the basic concepts and principles governing copyright and authors' rights H1P_W10
W15 the student has elementary knowledge of the process of interpersonal communication and social patterns S1A_W05 S1A_W09
W23 the student has comprehensive knowledge of the principles and ethical standards in education S1A_W07
Social competence
K01 the student understands the importance of lifelong learning H1P_K01

Assessment criteria

The following constitute the final grade:
60-70% 3.0 dostateczny
71-76% 3,5 dostateczny plus
77 -86% 4,o dobry
87-92% 4.5 dobry plus
93-98% 5.0 bardzo dobry
99-100% 5! celujący

Practical placement

not applicable

Bibliography

coursebook selected by the teacher, dictionaries, additional materials at the discretion of the teacher

Term 2024L:

The textbook is available on the course pages,
along with original materials prepared by the teacher.

Additional information

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

Description of 4100-ANGSC1.1.a-L in USOSweb