General English - language use 1.S3.EP.PP.9
Course objectives:
-- developing language aspects - grammar and vocabulary at C1 level
-- developing language skills with language use - oral and wirtten utterances at C1 level
--developing test taking skills
--preparing for C1 self-study exam in the aspect of language use
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Course content:
1. advanced grammar structures - complex sentences: relative clauses, passive reporting, conditional sentences, linking and transition
2. testing English - test tasks included in C1 examination papers: sentence transformation and paraphrase, word formation, open and close gap tests (reading and use of English)
3. discussions and debates on current topics in culture and society; argumenting
4. producing texts - sentence combining and paraphrase; essay writing
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Methods of instruction/ forms of classroom activity:
language activities; testing activities, debate, discussion, writing tasks, ICT tools - MS Teams
Field of study
Student workload
Study level
Education profile
Type of course
obligatory courses
foreign languages
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 PRK 2019
Knowledge
Students know and understand
1. vocabulary, grammar, structures and stylistics in English at C1 level (k_W02/P6S_WG)
Skills
Students can
2. use different phrases, structures and stylistic rules in order complete language tasks both in writing and orally (k_U01/P6S_UW)
3. use English level C1 with the emphasis on reading and producing texts in English and preparing presentations related to current cultural and social issues (k_U06/ P6S_UK; m-U-4/ P6S_UK)
4. 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 competences
Students are ready to
5. assess critically their competence and mastering their skills (k_K03/P6S_KK)
Assessment criteria
Forms of evaluation of learning outcomes:
1. Active participation in classes - 20% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5)
2. A final test on reading and structure - 40% of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5)
2. A main task - 20% each of the final grade (outcome 1,2,3,4,5)
The main task may have a form of:
An written essay on a topic chosen or suggested by the teacher
An oral presentation on a topic chosen or suggested by the teacher
Students may take one or both main tasks depending on what they want as the final result.
pass at 60% of the final grade
Bibliography
Reading list:
all the materials for in-class activities and homework are provided by the teacher;
Supplementary reading
Reading list:
Kenny, N., Newbrook, J., and Acklam, R. (2008) CAE Gold Plus. Pearson Longman.
Latham-Koeing, K., Oxenden, K., and Lambert, J. English File Advanced (3rd ed.) Oxford: OUP.
Hewings, M. (2013). Advanced grammar in use with answers: A self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of English. Cambridge university press.
students are encouraged to visit Institute library for additional sources for C! level language practice
Additional information
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