Information technology 09-TI-AL-11

Introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of formatting non-literary and academic texts using a word processor
Introduction to the theoretical and practical aspects of providing references in an academic text using a word processor
Rules for creating presentations using multimedia presentation makers
Basic spreadsheet functions
Searching and selecting information online
Current copyright law

Module learning aims

A1 Developing ability to work with basic office software: word processor, multimedia presentation makers, spreadsheets A2 Developing ability to format non-literary and academic texts and provide references in academic texts A3 Developing ability to present information and data (Microsoft Powerpoint, Prezi) A4 Developing ability to search for information online and use of databases A5 Learning about copyright laws (free licenses, types of license, copyright and online content)

Information on where to find course materials

The reading list will be provided at the beginning of the term.

Major

Applied Linguistics - Applied Linguistics and Intercultural Communication (ALIC)

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Lecture with a multimedia presentation Interactive lecture Discussions Text-based work Educational simulation/game Task – solving learning (eg. calculation, artistic, practical tasks) Experiential work Sound and/or video demonstration Creative methods (eg. brainstorming, SWOT analysis, decision tree method, snowball technique, concept maps) Group work

Course module conducted remotely (e-learning)

not applicable

Student workload (ECTS credits)

2 ECTS

Cycle of studies

1st cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 1

Pre-requisites in terms of knowledge, skills and social competences

• basic ability to use a word processor and format text • basic ability to use a presentation editor and create presentations • basic ability to search online

Course coordinators

Magdalena Jaszczyk-Grzyb

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this course, a student will be able to:
Effectively and appropriately format large texts in a word processor using automated functions
Present data during a presentation using a multimedia presentation maker
Identify the basic functions of a spreadsheet and use them in practical clerical tasks and academic work.
Appropriately select and use online resources (websites and databases).
Properly provide references and bibliographical data in an academic text.
Identify the basic principles of copyright law and be aware of the legal consequences of ignoring it.

Assessment criteria

Assessment criteria in accordance with AMU in Poznan’s grading system:

Very good (bdb; 5,0):
Good plus (+db; 4,5):
Good (db; 4,0):
Satisfactory plus (+dst; 3,5):
Satisfactory (dst; 3,0):
Unsatisfactory (ndst; 2,0):

Grading scale

bdb 92-100%
db+ 85-91%
db 76%-84%
dst+ 68-75%
dst 60%-67%
ndst 0-59%

The assessment criteria of the final presentation:
- correct quoting of the sources,
- grammatical, spelling and punctuation correctness,
- substantive quality of contents,
- appropriate sources.

The assessment criteria of work group:
- correct edition of documents and images ,
- appropriate use of sources,
- grammatical, spelling and punctuation correctness,
- correct quoting of the sources.

Practical placement

not applicable

Additional information

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

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