Academic Language Skills: Reading, writing and speaking 3 1.N2.EP.TTP.3
Course content
• Reading, analysing and discussing academic texts pertaining to the chosen specialty
• Using the Internet and traditional data-base queries in order to select, analyse and synthesize various ideas and viewpointsincluded in academic textspertaining to the chosen specialty
• Writing formal academic summaries and/oracademic paper abstracts (applying academic writing guidelinesand terminology as required
by the chosen specialty)
• Giving academic presentations and providing a constructive feedback (focus on the content, delivery and academic discourse features
characteristic for the chosen specialty)
• Conducting academic discussions coordinated by appointed students (formulating questions, critical opinions and supportive arguments)
Forms of instruction:
• Discussion on academic text(s)
• Essay writing practice
• Individual presentation and running problem-based debates
• Reading comprehension practice
Field of study
Student workload
Study level
Type of course
foreign languages
The semester in which the subject is carried out
Mode
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes (PRK 2019)
Knowledge
The student knows:
1. an extensive range of details of academic discourse in relation to English linguistics (k_W06/P7S_WG)
2. the role of the English language as a cognitive medium and a tool used in studying (k_W03/P7S_WG)
Skills
The student can:
3. read and create advanced English-language texts and prepare advanced presentations in the field of English philology, using formal sources(k_U04/P7S_UK)
4. use English at C2 level, with particular emphasis on academic discourse, taking part in specialist communication and conducting a formalized debate (k_U05/P7S_UK)
5. manage the work of the group to develop language skills (k_U07/P7S_UO)
Social competences
The student can:
6. critically assess and solve problems resulting from the implementation of professional tasks (k_K02/P7S_KK)
7. set priorities when carrying out various tasks related to study (k_K01/P7S_KK)
Assessment criteria
Form of evaluation of learning outcomes
active participation (outcome 1,2,3,4,5) - 40%
in class discussions based on reading materials (outcome 1,2,4,5) - 30%
two in-class essays and one take-home essay based on reading materials (outcome 1,2,3) - 30%
pass at 60%
Bibliography
Reading list:
Adams-Tukiendorf M. and D. Rydzak. (2012). Developing writing skills : A manual for EFL students. Opole: Uniwersytet Opolski.
Behrens, L. and L. J. Rosen.(1994). Writing and reading across the curriculum. New York: Longman.
Materials and selected academic texts related to SLA
Additional information
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