Current events: writing 2 1.S3.EPC.11

Learning outcomes acc to PRK 2019:

Knowledge
Students know and understand:

1. the role of English as a cognitive means and a tool to analyse written forms typical for public communication. (k_W03/P6S_WG)
2. a variety of methods to produce different forms of written assignments typical for public communication (k_W04/P6S_WG)

Skills
Students can:

3. recognize different types of written texts, analyse their significance in public communication (k_U02/P6S_UW)
Create English-language texts with proper structure characteristic of public communication (k_U04/P6S_UK)
4. use advanced B2+/C1 structures in their writing processes (k_U05/ P6S_UK)

Social competence
Students are ready to:

5. critically evaluate linguistic problems regarding the use of business and media English in the writing process (k_K02/P6S_KK)
6. accept cultural differences, cooperate and work in groups (k_K03/P6S_KO)

Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes

1. Active participation in-class - 20% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,6)

2. 4 short assignments - 40% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5)

3. Final in-class assignment - 40% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4)

grade 2,0 (fail): 0 – 49%
grade 3,0 (average): 50 – 60%
grade 3,5 (plus average): 61 – 70%
grade 4,0 (good): 71 – 80%
grade 4,5 (plus good): 81 – 90%
grade 5,0 (very good): 91 – 100%

Reading list:
Adams-Tukiendorf, M., i D. Rydzak. (2012). Developing Writing Skills. A Manual for EFL Students. 2nd ed. Opole: Opole University Press.
Evans, V. (2002). Successful Writing Upper-Intermediate. Newbury: Express Publishing.
Lewandowski, T. (2011). Making Your English 'English'. Opole: Opole University Press.

Supplementary reading:
Bailey, S. (2003). Academic writing: A Practical Guide for Students. New York: RoutledgeFalmer.

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

• Description of 1.S3.EPC.11 in USOSweb