Practical English for Literary Studies CLIL 1 3301-2ST-LK-PACLIL1
The course has a dual focus:
A. Language FocusIn terms of language, the goal of the course is to revise and practice the following areas:
A.1. Vocabulary in text (key words within the field of study, academic vocabulary, ways of referring to facts, evidence , data, processes, ways of stating opinions)
A.2. Grammar in text (verb tenses when referring to sources and data, multi-clausal sentences, the use of passive voice, cohesive/linking devices)
A.3. Functions (stating cause and effect, comparing and contrasting, describing processes, procedures)
A.4. Skills (paraphrasing, quoting, summarising academic texts within a given genre, documenting sources of information)
B. Content Focus: In terms of content, the course deals with a range of texts from various sub-disciplines of the field chosen by its participants (linguistics or literary studies).
Type of course
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the graduate will be able to
K_W05 identify the notions and principles pertinent to intellectual property and copyright
K_W06 Characterise economic, legal and other factors relevant for various kinds of professional activities related to the study programme
Abilities: the graduate is able to
K_U01 Apply advanced terminology and notions pertinent to the discipline (linguistics, literary studies, culture and religion studies)
K_U07 Use modern technology in the process of learning and communicating with academic teachers, colleagues, representatives of various institutions and fellow participants in classes and projects, applying various channels and techniques of communication
K_U09 Present knowledge in a coherent, precise and linguistically correct manner in English on level C2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, ensuring an appropriate register and form
Social competences: the graduate is ready to
K_K03 Take responsibility for performing one’s professional duties, with due respect for the work of others, obey and develop the ethical norms in professional and academic settings related to the disciplines included on the curriculum of English studies
Assessment criteria
The final grade is calculated as the average of all written assignments submitted during the course with special regard to the abstract and summary of a scholarly article, and a review essay. Up to six hours of the course are devoted to individual consultations.
The retake consists in submitting written assignments which the student failed to submit and/or in rewriting assignments evaluated negatively, or in writing a new extra assignment or assignments. The submitted translations must obtain positive grades.
Two absences allowed.
Bibliography
Craswell, G. (2005). Writing for academic success : a postgraduate guide. London, SAGE. Creswell, J. W. (2009). Research design : qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods approaches. London, SAGE. Hart, C. (2005). Doing your masters dissertation : realizing your potential as a social scientist. London, Sage. McCarthy, M. and F. O'Dell (2008). Academic vocabulary in use. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Wallace, M. and A. Wray (2006). Critical reading and writing for postgraduates. London, Sage. Wray, A. and A. Bloomer (2006). Macpherson Robin: English for Writers and Translators. Warszawa: Wydawnictwo Naukowe PWN, 2006.
Additional information
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