Print syllabusLanguage Improvement
General data
| Course ID: | 340-AS1-2MOD16 |
| Erasmus code / ISCED: |
09.001
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| Course title: | Language Improvement |
| Name in Polish: | Język angielski - doskonalenie językowe B4 |
| Organizational unit: | Faculty of Philology |
| Course groups: |
(in Polish) 3L stac. I st. studia filologii angielskiej - przedmioty obowiązkowe (in Polish) Filologia angielska 2 rok sem.zimowy 1 stopień |
| ECTS credit allocation (and other scores): |
3.00
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| Language: | English |
| Type of course: | obligatory courses |
| Prerequisites (description): | B2 proficiency in English according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) |
| Short description: |
The subject aims to broaden, consolidate and improve all language skills. Students develop a correct style of oral and written expression. They become familiar with the stylistics of academic texts, become sensitive to linguistic and cultural divergences, prepare for independent translation of short press and applied texts, as well as improve their skills of speaking in a debate (argumentation, construction of an argumentative statement). |
| Full description: |
Name of the unit conducting the course: Faculty of Philology, Institute of Neophilology Name of the course: Philology, specialisation: English Philology Level of study: First degree studies Study profile: General academic Form of study: Stationary Course code: 0400-ANI - 1,2,3,MON Course language: English Type of course: optional, MK_4 Year of study /semester: year I, II and III, semester II, III, IV and V Prerequisites: Ability to speak English at B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and skills acquired during the consecutive years of study at the PLEL classes Number of hours: 80 hours Didactic methods: lecture, conversation Balance of student workload: Participation in exercises: 80h Preparation for classes: 80h Completion of homework assignments: 50 Completion of project tasks: 60 Consultations with the teacher: 30 Attendance for credit: 8 Total 308/ 12ECTS Quantitative Indicators Student workload related to classes: - activities requiring direct participation of the teacher: 118h (4 ECTS) - practical activities: 198h (8 ECTS) |
| Bibliography: |
The course is not taught according to a textbook. Students are bound by a range of material prepared and presented by the teacher. Supplementary literature presented in part B of the syllabus. |
| Learning outcomes: |
1.The student has knowledge of the differences between the different registers of the English language. K_W04; K_W13 2.The student has basic knowledge about the culture and life of the English language area. K_W14 3.The student is able to find information and knowledge about the culture and life of the English language area. K_U01 4.Student is able to translate orally and in writing a simple text, also including specialist vocabulary. K_U08; K_U09; K_U14 5.Students will be able to speak in a debate, expressing and arguing their opinion. K_U07; K_U08; K_U13 6. Students will be able to prepare stylistically correct oral and written statements, adapting the register of language to the situation. K_U08; K_U09 7. The student understands and manages the difficulties and specificity of the interpreter's work. K_K06 Verification methods: oral or written pass; control test; projects and practical exercises; presentation; evaluation of activity during classes; evaluation of the effects of teamwork. |
| Assessment methods and assessment criteria: |
Stylistic exercises, oral statements, translation of texts. Form of assessment: credit. Active student participation in classes is required to get a credit. |
Classes in period "Academic year 2023/2024" (past)
| Time span: | 2023-10-01 - 2024-06-30 |
 
MO TU W TH FR |
| Type of class: |
Laboratory, 20 hours
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| Coordinators: | Stefan Kubiak | |
| Group instructors: | Stefan Kubiak | |
| Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
| Examination: | Grading | |
| Short description: |
The course consists of preparing oral presentations on a topic chosen by the students modelled the TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) presentation, followed by a discussion on the topic proposed in the presentation. |
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| Full description: |
During the course, students prepare oral presentations on topics of their choice modelled on the TED (Technology, Entartainment, Design) presentations. Speeches (12-20 min.) may not be read. Each presentation is followed by a discussion culminating in a written summary. |
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| Bibliography: |
The subject does not require specific literature. |
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Classes in period "Academic year 2024/2025" (in progress)
| Time span: | 2024-10-01 - 2025-06-30 |
MO TU W TH FR LAB
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| Type of class: |
Laboratory, 20 hours
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| Coordinators: | Stefan Kubiak | |
| Group instructors: | Stefan Kubiak | |
| Students list: | (inaccessible to you) | |
| Examination: | Grading | |
| Type of course: | obligatory courses |
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| Mode: | (in Polish) w sali |
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| Short description: |
The course consists of preparing oral presentations on a topic chosen by the students modelled the TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) presentation, followed by a discussion on the topic proposed in the presentation. |
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| Full description: |
During the course, students prepare oral presentations on topics of their choice modelled on the TED (Technology, Entartainment, Design) presentations. Speeches (12-20 min.) may not be read. Each presentation is followed by a discussion culminating in a written summary. |
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| Bibliography: |
The subject does not require specific literature. |
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