Academic Language Skills: Reading, writing and speaking 1 1.S2.EP.TTP.AP.1
Course objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with practice in reading, writing and speaking at C1/C2 level by working on academic texts and academic topics. The course focuses on:
1. training the skill of reading with understanding different academic research texts,
2. improving the skill of writing an argumentative essay based on academic research content,
3. training speaking skill in terms of academic discussion,
4. learning the skill of leading academic discussion,
5. training the skill of creating questions to academic discussion.
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Course content
1. speaking, writing and reading exercises based on topic areas selected by the teacher,
2. analysis of selected academic texts,
3. reading and discussing academic texts,
4. using the Internet and traditional data-base queries,
5. formulating critical opinions and supportive arguments,
6. using formal/academic language,
7. coordinating academic group discussions,
8. writing academic essays.
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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:
reading and discussion on academic text(s), presentations, essay writing practice, group work, ICT tools - MS Teams
Field of study
Student workload
Study level
Education profile
Type of course
obligatory courses
The semester in which the subject is carried out
Mode
Course coordinators
Term 2023/24-Z: | Term 2024/25-Z: | Term 2022/23-Z: |
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes acc to PQF 2019
Knowledge
The student knows and understands:
1. extended formal terminology and selected linguistic theories to an in-depth extent (k_W02/P7S_WG)
2. the role of the English language as a cognitive medium and a tool used in studying (k_W03/P7S_WG)
3. to an in-depth extent a wide range of analytical and interpretative methods relating to specialist academic sources in English (k_W04/P7S_WG)
Skills
The student can:
4. use English at C2 level reaching 50% of accuracy when reading, writing and speaking with particular emphasis on academic discourse, taking part in oral and written specialist communication (k_U04/P7S_UK; k_U05/P7S_UK)
5. manage group-work when conducting a formalised debate (k_U07/P7S_UO)
Social competence:
The student is ready to:
6. accept linguistic and cultural differences when studying English and recognize them as natural conditions (k_K03/P7S_KO)
Assessment criteria
Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes:
1. Active participation in class - speaking/discussion - 40% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5,6)
2. Written assignments - 30% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4)
3. Reading assignments - 30% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4)
C2 level reaching 50% of accuracy in written/oral tests
pass at 60% of the final grade
Bibliography
Reading list:
For developing writing skills:
1. Adams-Tukiendorf Małgorzata and Rydzak Danuta, 2012. Developing Writing Skills : A Manual for EFL Students. 2nd ed. Opole: Uniwersytet Opolski
2. Laurence Behrens and Leonard J. Rosen, 1994. Writing and reading across the curriculum. New York: Longman
3. Oshima Alice and Hogue Ann, 2006. Writing Academic English. New York: Pearson
For developing reading: texts selected by the teacher (online sources).
Additional information
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