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
Kierunek studiów
Nakład pracy studenta
Poziom studiów
Profil kształcenia
Rodzaj przedmiotu
obowiązkowe
Semestr, w którym realizowany jest przedmiot
Tryb prowadzenia
Koordynatorzy przedmiotu
W cyklu 2022/23-L: | W cyklu 2023/24-L: | W cyklu 2024/25-L: |
Efekty kształcenia
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)
Kryteria oceniania
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%
Literatura
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.
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