General English - vocabulary and structures 1 1.S3.EP.PP.10

Course objectives:
--expanding knowledge of vocabulary and grammar at C1 level
--using vocabulary and grammar in communication in a wide variety of --situations, topics and registers.
--expanding exam-level language knowledge and understanding exam tasks
--preparing for C1 self-study exam in the aspects of vocabulary and structures -------------
Course content:
Vocabulary lists divided by topic.
Vocabulary exercises.
Understand vocabulary from texts.
Grammar structures revisited and explained.
Vocabulary;
Personality
Work
Sounds
Phrases get
Conflict and warfare
Books and films
Money
Word formations
Art
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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:
language tasks, individual work, pair work, group work, discussion, analysis of examples, test taking techniques, ICT tools/MSTeams

Field of study

English Philology - Practical Profile

Student workload

ECTS points in relation to student’s duties: total number of ECTS: 3 2 ECTS = 60 hours of classes 0,5 ECTS = 15 hours of preparation to class (homework) 0,5 ECTS = 15 hours of direct contact with the instructor.

Study level

BA level studies

Education profile

full time studies practical profile

Type of course

General:

foreign languages
obligatory courses

Term 2022/23-Z:

obligatory courses

The semester in which the subject is carried out

semester 3

Mode

(in Polish) Realizowany w sali

Course coordinators

Term 2023/24-Z:

Małgorzata Adams-Tukiendorf
Stephen Branigan

Term 2024/25-Z:

Małgorzata Adams-Tukiendorf
Stephen Branigan

Term 2022/23-Z:

Stephen Branigan

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes acc to PRK 2019

Knowledge:
Students know and understand:
1. vocabulary, grammar, structures and stylistics in English at C1 level (k_W02/P6S WG)
2. how to communicate effectively using advanced vocabulary and structures. (k_W03/P6S_WG)

Skills
Students can:
3. recognize register and appropriate contextual language and use advanced vocabulary at C1 level (k_U06/P6S_UK; m-U-4/ P6S_UK)
4. use appropriate grammar structures at C1 level (k_U01/P6S_UW)
5. take up individual and group activities aimed at developing language skills and study techniques ensuring success in learning and work (k_U09/P6S_UO)

Social competences
Students
6. are confident with grammar and vocabulary which will lead to exam competence (k_K01/P6S_KK)
7. can assess critically their competence and mastering their skills (k_K03/P6S_KK)

Assessment criteria

Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes:

1. Active participation - 40% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6)
2. Tests at the end of each unit - up to 40% of the final grade (outcome 2,3,4,5,6)
3. End of the semester test - 20% of the final grade (outcome 2,3,4,5,6)

Final Grading Framework:
2.0 (Fail): 0-59%
3.0 (Average): 60-68%
3.5 (Average Plus): 69-74%
4.0 (Good): 75-84%
4.5 (Good Plus): 85-92%
5.0 (Very Good): 93-100%

pass at 60% of the final grade

Bibliography

Reading list:
Kenny, N., Newbrook, J., and Acklam, R. (2008) CAE Gold Plus. Pearson Longman.
Latham-Koeing, K., Oxenden, K., and Lambert, J. (2019). English File Advanced (3rd ed.) Oxford: OUP.
Hewings, M. (2013). Advanced grammar in use with answers: A self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. Cambridge university press.

Additional information

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