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PEL integrated skills

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Course ID: 340-AH1-1PJS
Erasmus code / ISCED: 09.001 The subject classification code consists of three to five digits, where the first three represent the classification of the discipline according to the Discipline code list applicable to the Socrates/Erasmus program, the fourth (usually 0) - possible further specification of discipline information, the fifth - the degree of subject determined based on the year of study for which the subject is intended. / (unknown)
Course title: PEL integrated skills
Name in Polish: PNJA - umiejętności łączone 1
Organizational unit: Faculty of Philology
Course groups: (in Polish) 3L stac. I st. studia filologii jęz.angielsk. stosow.z hiszp. - przedmioty obowiązkowe
(in Polish) Język angielski stos. z hiszpańskim 1 rok sem. letni 1 stopień
(in Polish) Język angielski stos. z hiszpańskim 1 rok sem. zimowy 1 stopień
(in Polish) Język angielski stos. z hiszpańskim 1 rok sem.letni 1 stopień
ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): 5.00 Basic information on ECTS credits allocation principles:
  • the annual hourly workload of the student’s work required to achieve the expected learning outcomes for a given stage is 1500-1800h, corresponding to 60 ECTS;
  • the student’s weekly hourly workload is 45 h;
  • 1 ECTS point corresponds to 25-30 hours of student work needed to achieve the assumed learning outcomes;
  • weekly student workload necessary to achieve the assumed learning outcomes allows to obtain 1.5 ECTS;
  • work required to pass the course, which has been assigned 3 ECTS, constitutes 10% of the semester student load.

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Language: English
Type of course:

obligatory courses

Prerequisites (description):

Knowledge of English at B2 level.

Mode:

(in Polish) w sali

Short description:

Practical English is a block of subjects that includes the following courses:

Vocabulary

Practical grammar Practical phonetics Combined skills Academic writing Conversation

The subjects included in PNJA are intended to improve the student's language competence in the field of lexis, pronunciation, grammar and communication, while preparing them for the Practical English exam and enabling them to freely participate in the study program.

Full description:

Study profile: general academic Form of study: full-time studies Type of subject: compulsory (M_1) Year of study/semester

year I, semester I and II

Entry requirements: knowledge of English at a level corresponding to B2 standards ECTS points: 22

Number of teaching hours and form of conducting classes: 240 hours, exercises

Didactic methods: individual and group work, presentations, consultations

Student workload balance: Number of hours

Participation in classes (exercises / laboratories / conversation classes / lectures / seminars / field trips etc.): 240 h

Preparation for classes (exercises / laboratories / conversation classes / lectures / seminars / fieldwork etc.): 155h

Completing or developing (at home) reports from classes (exercises / laboratories / conversation classes / lectures / seminars / fieldwork etc.): 65h

Participating in consultations related to classes (exercises / laboratories / conversation classes / lectures / seminars etc.): 18 x 1h = 18h

Implementation of project tasks: 60h

Preparing for and attending an exam / credit: 30h + 5h = 35h

Total: 573h (corresponds to 23 points. ECTS)

USOSweb: Subject details: 0400-AH1-1PWO, in cycle: <none>, donor unit: <none>, subject group: <none>

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Quantitative indicators

Number of hours

ECTS points

Student workload related to classes requiring direct teacher participation: 240 + 18h + 5h = 263h corresponds to 10.5 ECTS points

Student workload related to practical classes: 240 + 60 = 300h corresponds to 12 ECTS points

The above description applies to the entire Practical English Language Learning (without division into individual subjects).

Bibliography:

Compilation of materials taken from English language textbooks at the appropriate level of advancement and from Internet sources.

Upstream advanced, Express Publishing

Keynote Advanced, Egis

Speak Out Advanced, Pearson

New English File Advanced, OUP

Thomas, B.J. (1989). Advanced Vocabulary and Idiom. London: Edward Arnold.

McCarthy, M. and F. O’Dell (1994). English Vocabulary in Use upper-intermediate & advanced. Cambridge: CUP.

Materials prepared by the instructor based on authentic English sources.

www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/

www.britishcouncil.pl

www.ted.com

Learning outcomes:

P6_WG1 - linguistic phenomena, processes and systems and theories explaining the relationships between them

KP6_WG9 - the basic conceptual apparatus for describing cultural phenomena relevant to the analysis of language and the process of communication

KP6_WG13 - basic conceptual apparatus of information technologies

KP6_WK1 - problems and challenges related to language and communication and their links to fundamental dilemmas of contemporary civilisation

KP6_UW6 - select and use appropriate methods and tools, including advanced information and communication technologies (ICT)

KP6_UK4 - take part in a debate in a foreign language, present and evaluate various opinions and positions and discuss them

KP6_UK6 - speak and write in a second foreign language at level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

KP6_UK6 - speak and write a second foreign language at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, and - in the case of a language course - speak and write a second foreign language at A2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

KP6_UO1 - plan and organise individual and team work

KP6_KK1 - critically evaluate their knowledge

KP6_KK2 - recognise the importance of knowledge in solving cognitive and practical problems

Assessment methods and assessment criteria:

Students are assessed based on the following criteria:

- active participation in classes

- tests of spoken language comprehension

- tests of written language comprehension

- vocabulary tests

Classes in period "Academic year 2023/2024" (past)

Time span: 2023-10-01 - 2024-06-30
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Laboratory, 48 hours more information
Coordinators: Anna Szuchalska
Group instructors: Anna Szuchalska
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - Grading
Laboratory - Grading
Type of course:

obligatory courses

Mode:

(in Polish) w sali

Short description:

Practical Study of the English Language is a block of subjects which includes the following courses:

Vocabulary

Practical grammar

Practical phonetics

Combined skills

Academic writing

Conversation

PEL subjects are designed to improve the linguistic competence of the student in the field of lexis, pronunciation, grammar and communication, at the same time preparing them for the Practical Study of the English Language exam and enabling them to freely participate in the study program.

Full description:

Profile of studies: general academic

Form of studies: full-time studies

Type of course: compulsory (M_1)

Year of studies / semester - year I, semester I and II

Prerequisites: knowledge of the English language at a level corresponding to B2 standards

ECTS credits: 23

Number of teaching hours and the form of teaching: 240 hours, exercises

Teaching methods: individual and group work, presentations, consultations

Balance of student workload: Number of hours

Participation in classes (classes / laboratories / seminars / language courses / seminars / field classes, etc.): 240 h

Preparation for classes (tutorials / laboratories / tutorials / language courses / seminars / field classes, etc.): 155h

Completion or development (at home) of reports from classes (tutorials / laboratories / tutorials / language courses / seminars / field classes, etc.): 65h

Participation in consultations related to classes (exercises / laboratories / seminars / language courses / seminars, etc.): 18 x 1h = 18h

Implementation of design tasks: 60h

Preparation for the exam / credit card and attendance: 30h + 5h = 35h

Total: 573h (corresponds to 23 ECTS points)

The above description covers the entirety of the Practical Study of the English Language (without division into individual subjects).

Bibliography:

Compilation of materials taken from English language course books at the appropriate level of proficiency and online sources.

Upstream advanced, Express Publishing

Keynote Advanced, Egis

Speak Out Advanced, Pearson

New English File Advanced, OUP

New Inside Out Advanced, Macmillan

Thomas, B.J. (1989). Advanced Vocabulary and Idiom. London: Edward Arnold.

McCarthy, M. and F. O'Dell (1994). English Vocabulary in Use upper-intermediate & advanced. Cambridge: CUP.

English Vocabulary Organizer, Ch.Gough

Materials prepared by the teacher on the basis of authentic English-language sources.

www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/

www.britishcouncil.pl

www.ted.com

www.teacherluke.co.uk

www.economist.com

www.theguardian.com

Notes:

The pass mark is obtaining at least 60% of written tests, an oral presentation on a given topic and active participation in classes.

The student has the right to 2 unexcused absences per semester. The absence can be justified only by presenting / sending a scan of a certificate from the doctor within 14 days of the student's return to classes.

Classes in period "Academic year 2024/2025" (past)

Time span: 2024-10-01 - 2025-06-30
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Laboratory, 48 hours more information
Coordinators: Anna Szuchalska
Group instructors: Anna Szuchalska
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - Grading
Laboratory - Grading
Type of course:

obligatory courses

Mode:

(in Polish) w sali

Short description:

Practical Study of the English Language is a block of subjects which includes the following courses:

Vocabulary

Practical grammar

Practical phonetics

Combined skills

Academic writing

Conversation

PEL subjects are designed to improve the linguistic competence of the student in the field of lexis, pronunciation, grammar and communication, at the same time preparing them for the Practical Study of the English Language exam and enabling them to freely participate in the study program.

Full description:

Profile of studies: general academic

Form of studies: full-time studies

Type of course: compulsory (M_1)

Year of studies / semester - year I, semester I and II

Prerequisites: knowledge of the English language at a level corresponding to B2 standards

ECTS credits: 23

Number of teaching hours and the form of teaching: 240 hours, exercises

Teaching methods: individual and group work, presentations, consultations

Balance of student workload: Number of hours

Participation in classes (classes / laboratories / seminars / language courses / seminars / field classes, etc.): 240 h

Preparation for classes (tutorials / laboratories / tutorials / language courses / seminars / field classes, etc.): 155h

Completion or development (at home) of reports from classes (tutorials / laboratories / tutorials / language courses / seminars / field classes, etc.): 65h

Participation in consultations related to classes (exercises / laboratories / seminars / language courses / seminars, etc.): 18 x 1h = 18h

Implementation of design tasks: 60h

Preparation for the exam / credit card and attendance: 30h + 5h = 35h

Total: 573h (corresponds to 23 ECTS points)

The above description covers the entirety of the Practical Study of the English Language (without division into individual subjects).

Bibliography:

Compilation of materials taken from English language course books at the appropriate level of proficiency and online sources.

Upstream advanced, Express Publishing

Keynote Advanced, Egis

Speak Out Advanced, Pearson

New English File Advanced, OUP

New Inside Out Advanced, Macmillan

Thomas, B.J. (1989). Advanced Vocabulary and Idiom. London: Edward Arnold.

McCarthy, M. and F. O'Dell (1994). English Vocabulary in Use upper-intermediate & advanced. Cambridge: CUP.

English Vocabulary Organizer, Ch.Gough

Materials prepared by the teacher on the basis of authentic English-language sources.

www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/

www.britishcouncil.pl

www.ted.com

www.teacherluke.co.uk

www.economist.com

www.theguardian.com

Notes:

The pass mark is obtaining at least 51% of written tests, an oral presentation on a given topic and active participation in classes.

The student has the right to 2 unexcused absences per semester. The absence can be justified only by presenting / sending a scan of a certificate from the doctor within 14 days of the student's return to classes.

Classes in period "Academic year 2025/2026" (future)

Time span: 2025-10-01 - 2026-06-30
Selected timetable range:
Go to timetable
Type of class:
Laboratory, 48 hours more information
Coordinators: (unknown)
Group instructors: (unknown)
Students list: (inaccessible to you)
Credit: Course - Grading
Laboratory - Grading
Type of course:

obligatory courses

Mode:

(in Polish) w sali

Short description:

Practical Study of the English Language is a block of subjects which includes the following courses:

Vocabulary

Practical grammar

Practical phonetics

Combined skills

Academic writing

Conversation

PEL subjects are designed to improve the linguistic competence of the student in the field of lexis, pronunciation, grammar and communication, at the same time preparing them for the Practical Study of the English Language exam and enabling them to freely participate in the study program.

Full description:

Profile of studies: general academic

Form of studies: full-time studies

Type of course: compulsory (M_1)

Year of studies / semester - year I, semester I and II

Prerequisites: knowledge of the English language at a level corresponding to B2 standards

ECTS credits: 23

Number of teaching hours and the form of teaching: 240 hours, exercises

Teaching methods: individual and group work, presentations, consultations

Balance of student workload: Number of hours

Participation in classes (classes / laboratories / seminars / language courses / seminars / field classes, etc.): 240 h

Preparation for classes (tutorials / laboratories / tutorials / language courses / seminars / field classes, etc.): 155h

Completion or development (at home) of reports from classes (tutorials / laboratories / tutorials / language courses / seminars / field classes, etc.): 65h

Participation in consultations related to classes (exercises / laboratories / seminars / language courses / seminars, etc.): 18 x 1h = 18h

Implementation of design tasks: 60h

Preparation for the exam / credit card and attendance: 30h + 5h = 35h

Total: 573h (corresponds to 23 ECTS points)

The above description covers the entirety of the Practical Study of the English Language (without division into individual subjects).

Bibliography:

Compilation of materials taken from English language course books at the appropriate level of proficiency and online sources.

Upstream advanced, Express Publishing

Keynote Advanced, Egis

Speak Out Advanced, Pearson

New English File Advanced, OUP

New Inside Out Advanced, Macmillan

Thomas, B.J. (1989). Advanced Vocabulary and Idiom. London: Edward Arnold.

McCarthy, M. and F. O'Dell (1994). English Vocabulary in Use upper-intermediate & advanced. Cambridge: CUP.

English Vocabulary Organizer, Ch.Gough

Materials prepared by the teacher on the basis of authentic English-language sources.

www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/

www.britishcouncil.pl

www.ted.com

www.teacherluke.co.uk

www.economist.com

www.theguardian.com

Notes:

The pass mark is obtaining at least 51% of written tests, an oral presentation on a given topic and active participation in classes.

The student has the right to 2 unexcused absences per semester. The absence can be justified only by presenting / sending a scan of a certificate from the doctor within 14 days of the student's return to classes.

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