General English - integrated skills 2 1.S3.EP.PP.13
Course objectives:
--improving general command of English at C1 level.
--extending knowledge of various grammatical structures, phrases and expressions
--developing fluency in written and spoken form at C1 proficiency level
--developing reading and listening skills at C1 proficiency level.
--preparing for C1 self-study exam
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Course content:
grammar focus: sentence transformation and paraphrasing, and proper use of tenses, passive voice, causative forms, and conditional sentences
vocabulary focus: idioms, collocations, phrasal verbs, confusable words, word formation; vocabulary related to a variety of topics
reading practice
listening practice
writing practice
speaking practice
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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:
language tasks, individual work, pair work, group work, discussion, writing, reading tasks, listening tasks, analysis of examples, test taking techniques, ICT tools/MSTeams
Field of study
Student workload
Study level
Education profile
Type of course
obligatory courses
The semester in which the subject is carried out
Mode
Requirements
Course coordinators
Term 2022/23-L: | Term 2024/25-L: | Term 2023/24-L: |
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes acc to PRK 2019
Knowledge
Student knows and understands:
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)
3. specific language patterns and phrases used in writing, listening, speaking and reading in English (k_W04/P6S_WG)
Skills
Student can
4. use different phrases, structures and stylistic rules in order to complete such tasks as word formation, paraphrasing, filling in gaps in texts, completing sentences and sentence transformations (k_U01/P6S_UW)
5. use English at C1 level, with particular emphasis on tenses, passive voice, modal verbs, conditional sentences, unreal past constructions, time clauses, relative clauses, adjectives, adverbs, nouns, verbs and reported speech while speaking, writing, reading and listening (k_U06/P6S_UK; m-U-4/ P6S_UK)
6. 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 competence
Student is ready to:
7. critically evaluate their own skills and knowledge and the continuous improvement of their skills, including language ones, while carrying out activities such as word formation, paraphrasing, filling in gaps in texts, completing sentences and sentence transformations (k_K03/P6S_KK)
Assessment criteria
Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes:
1. Active participation in class and preparation to class – 20% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
Informed, participation in classes (pluses for informed participation in discussions and exercises: 2 pluses 3,0; 3 pluses 3,5; 4 pluses 4,0; 5 pluses 4,5; 6 pluses and more 5,0)
2. Listening tests – 40% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
To get a credit students need to pass all tests.
3. Tests in advanced grammar and vocabulary of English – 40% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
Scoring of the final test:
Grade 2.0 (fail) – 0-59%
Grade 3.0 (average) – 60-67%
Grade 3.5 (plus average) – 68-75%
Grade 4.0 (good) – 76-83%
Grade 4.5 (plus good) – 84-91%
Grade 5.0 (very good) – 92-100%
pass at 60% of the final grade
Bibliography
Reading list:
A. obligatory reading (to get a credit):
A.1. used in class
Mann, M. & S. Taylore-Knowles. (2014). Improve Your Skills: Use of English for Advanced. London: Macmillan.
Mann, M. & S. Taylore-Knowles. (2014). Improve Your Skills: Listening and Speaking for Advanced. London: Macmillan.
A.2 used for self study
Hewings, M. & S. Haines. (2015). Cambridge English: Grammar and Vocabulary for Advanced. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Supplementary reading:
Harrison Mark. "Cambridge English advanced practice tests: Five tests for the 2015 Cambridge English: Advanced exam". OUP, 2014
Additional information
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