English for specific purposes 4100-IIMNJASP

The course aims to develop language and academic skills at C1+ level by exploring sources that use ESP: journals, reports, online media.

The course focuses on the following areas:

academic register, style, and vocabulary;
brevity of expression;
advanced collocations;
nuances and multiplicity of meanings;
negotiation and division of powers and responsibilities;
the language of finance, health and wellbeing, legal English and contemporary teaching approaches (with a particular focus on the UK).

The aim of the course is to develop receptive skills, including:

extended listening skills;
readings for speaking/presentation;
the use of multimedia to focus on contemporary issues within specific ESP themes.

During the classes, productive skills are also practiced:

increasing proficiency in presentations, especially in argumentation, speculation, formulating conclusions and designing PowerPoint presentations;
fluency of speaking: pronunciation, intonation and accent;
using notes for longer speaking/writing tasks.

Term 2024L:

Receptive skills
• Note-taking from listening
• Extended listening skills
• Reading for speaking / presentation purposes
• Using multimedia to focus on contemporary issues in education
• Development of C1 / C2 level practical English / academic skills
• Researching sources in the academic world: journals, reports, online media

Lexis
• Academic register / style / vocabulary
• Conciseness
• Advanced collocations
• Nuance and multiple meanings
• Negotiation and power-sharing
• Language of education

Productive skills
• Developing proficiency in presentations: argumentation, speculation, forming conclusions
• PowerPoint design
• Spoken fluency: pronunciation, intonation and stress
• Using notes for extended speaking / writing assignments

Prerequisites (description)

Students are expected to have C1/C1+ level English; are aware of the importance of independent learning and preparation for classes; are ready to engage enthusiastically – but critically – with source material and to express (and receive) constructive criticism of their work.

Course coordinators

Graham Carr

Type of course

General:

obligatory courses

Term 2024L:

foreign languages

Mode

Blended learning

Learning outcomes

The graduate knows and understands:
K_W01 to an in-depth degree chosen facts, theories, institutions, processes, and phenomena related to the field of studies teaching foreign languages: linguistics, which have practical application in teaching foreign languages at the third educational stage and in adult and higher education
K_W17 to a significant extent, the process of interpersonal communication and social patterns in English,, its regularities and disruptions
The graduate is able to:
K_U01 search, analyse, evaluate, select and use information, using a variety of sources and methods, including advanced information and communication techniques in English
K_U03 evaluate and conduct a critical analysis of the quality of foreign language teaching and, optionally, the quality of teaching social studies; diagnose the needs, abilities and potential of every learner, as well as design and implement individually tailored teaching and educational programs
K_U17 communicate on specialised topics and conduct an argument using the views of other authors and formulate conclusions in English
K_U18 communicate on specialised topics and conduct an argument using the views of other authors and formulate conclusions in English at C1+ level
K_U19 prepare written work in English, relevant to their field of studies, at an advanced (C1+) level, on specific issues, using advanced theoretical approaches and a variety of sources
K_U21 speak and write consistently and precisely in English at C1+ level on topics related to educational matters, applying different theoretical approaches and using findings from other disciplines related to the field of studies
K_U22 present their ideas, concerns, suggestions and arguments in English, supporting them with chosen theoretical perspectives and diverse viewpoints
K_U23 use language skills at CEFR level C1+ in English, including the specificity of academic language and that of classroom communication
K_U27 continuously acquire knowledge and develop their professional competences in teaching foreign languages, using a variety of sources (in Polish and English) and new technologies (ICT)
The graduate is ready to:
K_K01 pursue lifelong learning
K_K02 critically 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, consult experts in case of difficulties
K_K06 interact and work in a group, performing various roles
K_K07 correctly identify the priorities for the implementation of specified tasks

Assessment criteria

Semester 6
Assessment for the end of semester grade is based on the following:

Attendance & active participation (30pts)
Essay: this consists of a response to a series of podcasts on educational issues in the UK (30pts)
Short presentation: this consists of a response to 1/3 recommended websites and additional research on their application in a Polish context/application in the classroom - the presentation is given during class time (40pts)

Bibliography

1. Routledge Introductions to English for Specific Purposes. Ed Sue Starfield & Christoph Hafner. Routledge. 2015-2025
2. The Handbook of English for Specific Purposes. Ed Brian Paltridge & Sue Starfield. Wiley-Blackwell. 2010
3. English for Specific Purposes. Tom Hutchinson & Alan Waters. Cambridge University Press. 1987

Term 2024L:

Ahrens, S. (2017). How to take smart notes. Createspace.
Cohen, L. (2017). Research methods in education. Routledge.
Chandler, Kate et al. (2013). Pearson test of English academic practice tests plus. Pearson Longman.
Chitty, C. (2014). Educational policy in Britain. Contemporary Political Studies.
Dudley-Evans. (1998). Developments in English for specific purposes Cambridge.
McMahon, M. (2010). Contemporary issues in learning and teaching.

Mroz, Anne (ed). The times educational supplement. TES Global.

Paltridge, B. (2014). Handbook of English for special purposes. John Wiley.
Quigley, A. (2018). Closing the vocabulary gap. Fulton.
IELTS materials (academic profile)
Lecturer’s own materials

Notes

Term 2024L:

The course is both synchronous and asynchronous.
Synchronic sessions are run on the ZOOM/Google Meet platform. The dates are available on the Centre's timetable for the group. The presence at each session is obligatory.
Asynchronous teaching: materials and tasks will be provided on the KAMPUS platform.

Additional information

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

Description of 4100-IIMNJASP in USOSweb