General English - debating 1.S3.EP.PP.15

Course objectives
The objective of the course is for students to research and critically evaluate a given topic. In collaboration with their peers, students prepare presentations which inform the class of both sides of the argument. Presentations may be oral; however, utilization of multi-media presentations are encouraged. Creative solutions are employed as to the technology used in the presentations in a learning-by-doing environment. A class debate follows each presentation.
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Course Content
1. Punishment - naming & shaming
2. Neighbours from hell
3. It should be banned!
4. The news - is this news?
5. Political incorrectness
6. Torture
7. Animal rights
8. Language - swearing
9. Addictions
10. The death penalty
11. Immigration and racism
12. Abortion
13. Harrassment
14. Taboo conversation topics
15. Mental health
16. Students' own topics
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Methods of instruction
Lead-in discussions, internet research, pairwork and groupwork activities, language development work and exercises, PowerPoint presentations, 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 in class 1 ECTS – 20 hours preparation, 10 hours direct contact with the instructor

Study level

BA level studies

Education profile

full time studies practical profile

Type of course

foreign languages
obligatory courses

The semester in which the subject is carried out

semester 6

Mode

(in Polish) Realizowany w sali

Course coordinators

Term 2022/23-L:

Stephen Branigan

Term 2023/24-L:

Małgorzata Adams-Tukiendorf
Stephen Branigan

Term 2024/25-L:

Małgorzata Adams-Tukiendorf
Stephen Branigan

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes acc to PRK 2019:

Knowledge
Students know and understand
1. how to use English as a tool of persuasion and debate. (k_W03/P6S_WG)
2. appropriate vocabulary and structures required in debate on controversial subjects and current events. (k_W02/P6S_WG)

Skills
Students can
3. research materials using the skills of critical analysis. (k_U02/ P6S_UW)
4. can prepare and conduct presentations on topics related to business, culture, economics, computer science, law, media, politics, science and sociology, using formal sources. (k_U05/ P6S_UK)
5. use tools such as multimedia and MSpowerpoint.(k_U04/ P6S_UW)
6. collaborate with her/his peers. (k_U09/P6S_UO)
7. participate in debates, negotiations and discussions (k_U08/P6S_UK)
8. can utilize English at C1 (CEF) level. (k_U06/P6S_UK; m-U-4/P6S_UK))

Social Competence
Students are ready to:
9. critically evaluate and present topics to participate in various aspects of their lives. (k_K02/ P6S_KK)

Assessment criteria

Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes.

1. Active participation in class and preparation for same - 40% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,4,5,6,7,8,9)
2. Graded presentations which initiate debates - 30% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9)
3. Balanced argumentative essay 30% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,8,9)

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%

Bibliography

Reading list
MacAndrew, R. & Martinez, R. (2003) Instant Discussions. London & Boston:Thomson Heinle
MacAndrew, R. & Martinez, R. (2001) Taboos and Issues. London & Boston:Thomson Heinle

Internet newspapers.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

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