Conducted in terms: 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023, 2023/2024

ECTS credits: 18

Language: English

Organized by: Faculty of English

English as a foreign language 4 - 1. Pronunciation; 2. Speaking; 3. Writing 15-PNJA-1MA-ZU

http://wa.amu.edu.pl/wa/PNJA_1MA_parttime

1. (CW1) Pronunciation

The objective of the course is to consolidate students' pronunciation skills. Emphasis is placed on segmental phonetics, i.e. correct articulation of British/Amercian English vowels and consonants in their pronunciation model. During the course elements of suprasegmental phonetics are also discussed. This aspect involves not only work on reduced word forms and pronunciation of words in sequences (including processes such as linking, assimilation, epenthesis, elision) but also learning how to speak rhythmically. This course makes students familiar with phonetic differences existing between American and British English.

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2. (CW2) Speaking

The aim of the course is to develop students’ general speaking skills, in particular to enhance the range of their vocabulary, and to improve their fluency and argument making skills. This is achieved through working with a vocabulary coursebook at the proficient level of English, and engaging students in different class activities, such as debates, role plays, simulations, etc.

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3. (CW3) Writing

The objective of the M.A.1 Writing Course is the overall development of students’ writing skills in such a way as to promote logical thinking and encourage students to develop their own writing style with emphasis on such qualities as relevance, precision, unity and coherence.

Module learning aims

available in Polish syllabus only 1. (CW1) Pronunciation -------------------- 2. (CW2) Speaking 1. Consolidating communicative skills on C1/C1+ level. 2. Expanding passive and active vocabulary on C1/C1+. 3. Expanding comprehension, analysis skills and abilities to utilise authentic English materials on an advanced level. 4. Expanding vocabulary on selected topics on an advanced level. 5. Improving skills referring to various forms of oral communication. 6. Developing reading skills of English texts. 7. Expanding grammar skills on a C1+ level. 8. Learning the structure and use of selected grammar aspects. 9. Learning to use selected phrases and grammar structures, taking into account register and context. 10. Learning to use selected forms and structures in controlled language exercises. -------------------- 3. (CW3) Writing 1. Consolidating general writing skills and upgrading them to level C1/C2 in such areas as essay writing, punctuation, emphasis, and sentence grammar. 2. Mastering skills of how to apply general academic conventions in creating texts: interpretation, summary, paraphrasing, synthesis of sources in one’s own text, logical reasoning on the level of paragraph and the whole essay, appropriate choice of vocabulary and grammatical structures. 3. Mastering skills of critical thinking as well as logical and persuasive way of expressing one’s thoughts and ideas on a range of current and academic issues. 4. Expanding language resources including grammar and vocabulary, stylistic and rhetorical devices as well as other writing techniques used by English writers.

Information on where to find course materials

1. (CW1) Pronunciation WA PNJA website, WA Moodle, Novum Library -------------------- 2. (CW2) Speaking WA PNJA website, WA Moodle, Novum Library -------------------- 3. (CW3) Writing WA PNJA website, WA Moodle, Novum Library

Major

English philology (part-time studies)

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

1. (CW1) Pronunciation -------------------- 2. (CW2) Speaking 1. Lexical exercises in collocations, idioms, colloquial use of the language etc.; vocabulary expansion in context (reading and listening); the use of vocabulary in oral performances. 2. Communicative exercises; pair and group discussions; debates on the course topics; presentations and monologues prepared by students. 3. Reading and analysing longer and more complex texts; questions checking the comprehension of texts; analysis of different meanings; reading explicit and implicit meanings; finding argumentation and themes; finding specific information; text summary; the use of multimedia connected with the topics of the course. 4. Grammar exercises from a selected handbook. -------------------- 3. (CW3) Writing 1. Discussions on the texts assigned to read at home. Analysis of source materials with the view of writing a summary, paraphrazing, seeking required information, writing a thesis. 2. Peer correction of texts written at home (drafts of essays, essays, summaries). 3. Doing exercises (vocabulary, punctuation, sentence structure, body paragraphs, introductions, conclusions, error correction) 4. Analysis of model or student essays and their correction.

Course module conducted remotely (e-learning)

1. (CW1) Pronunciation: not applicable 2. (CW2) Speaking: not applicable 3. (CW3) Writing: not applicable

Student workload (ECTS credits)

18 ECTS (for complete PNJA 4 series)

Cycle of studies

2nd cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 1

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

Preliminary requirements in knowledge, skills or social competencies: Successful recruitment and admission to study English philology at postgraduate level, advanced level of English skills C1/C1+.

Course coordinators

Term 2021/2022:

Katarzyna Bronk-Bacon
Mateusz Jekiel
Elżbieta Wilczyńska
Paulina Zydorowicz

Term 2018/2019:

Urszula Kizelbach
David Leonard
Dawid Pietrala
Elżbieta Wilczyńska
Timothy Williams
Hanna Wysocka

Term 2019/2020:

Iwona Łęska-Drajerczak
Dawid Pietrala
Elżbieta Wilczyńska
Hanna Wysocka

Term 2020/2021:

Katarzyna Bronk-Bacon

Learning outcomes

available in Polish syllabus only

1. (CW1) Pronunciation

Upon completion of the course and validation of its learning outcomes, the student:

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2. (CW2) Speaking

Upon completion of the course and validation of its learning outcomes, the student:
1. Correctly use a wide range of vocabulary on various topics on C1/C1+ level, taking into account various shades of meaning, idioms and colloquial expressions.
2. Effortlessly formulate detailed, logical, clear and fluent oral performances on numerous general and specialist topics that are grammatically, lexically and phonetically correct.
3. Understand and correctly interpret almost every type of written and spoken language, reading also implicit meanings.
4. Understand contextual and meaning differences between various grammar structures in English on C1/C1+ level, as well as discuss them, using appropriate terminology.
5. Work on their grammar skills development independently both in the field of theory and practice.

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3. (CW3) Writing

Upon completion of the course and validation of its learning outcomes, the student:
1. Writes general academic texts of varying lengths (120-450 word long) (paragraphs, argumentative essays, summaries) in a coherent way combining own ideas and thesis with source materials.
2. Comprehends as well as discusses texts of varying length in English, also outside the scope of one’s own interest; identifies the main and supportive arguments as well as the style and attitude of the author.
3. Presents in a written form one’s views and opinions in a clear and succinct way, also under time pressure in response to complex problems.
4. Identifies in a written text different types of sentences and different types of errors in sentence structure, grammar, style, punctuation and emphasis.

Assessment criteria

available in Polish syllabus only

1. (CW1) Pronunciation

Assessment methods (F - formative, S - summative):
F – ...
S – ...

Assessment criteria:
5 (v. good): ...
4,5: ...
4 (good): ...
3,5 : ...
3 (acceptable): ...
2 (fail): ...

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2. (CW2) Speaking

Assessment methods (F - formative, S - summative):
F – monitoring students' performance in class
F – monitoring of oral performances; evaluation of student presentations
F – lexical tests
S – speaking mock exam (1x)
S – written mock exam (2x)
S – written and speaking final exam

Assessment criteria:
5 (v. good): excellent knowledge, skills and personal as well social competences
4,5: very good knowledge, skills and personal as well social competences
4 (good): good knowledge, skills and personal as well social competences
3,5 : satisfactory knowledge, skills and personal as well social competences, but with significant faults
3 (acceptable): satisfactory knowledge, skills and personal as well social competences, but with numerous mistakes
2 (fail): unsatisfactory knowledge, skills and personal as well social competences,

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3. (CW3) Writing

Assessment methods (F - formative, S - summative):
F – monitoring and supervising the work written in the class (essay parts, sentences, exercises)
F – giving feedback during class discussion related to producing a coherent argument
S – in class essays
S – written exam

Assessment categories: 100%
1. Essay grades 50%
2. Discipline of writing 10 (drafts and essays on time)
3. Homework – 10% (exercises i.e. homework apart from essay writing)
4. Quizzes 5% occasional tests on punctuation, sentence structures, types of sentences, fallacies, etc.
5. Participation 5% oluntary problem raising and formulating as well as answering questions
6. Attendance 5 – all positive

Assessment criteria:
5 (v. good)
4,5
4 (good)
3,5
3 (acceptable)
2 (fail)

Bibliography

1. (CW1) Pronunciation

Dictionaries:
Jones, D. 2006. Cambridge English pronouncing dictionary. (17th edition by P. Roach, J. Hartman i J. Setter. With CD-ROM.) CUP.
Wells, J. 2008. Longman pronunciation dictionary. (3rd edition. With CD-ROM.) Pearson Education.

Coursebooks:

British pronunciation:
Bowler, B. i S. Cunningham. 1991. Headway (Intermediate and Upper Intermediate) pronunciation. OUP.
Bradford, B. 1988. Intonation in context. CUP.
Brazil, D. 1994. Pronunciation for advanced learners of English. CUP.
Cook, V.J. 1975. Active intonation. Longman.
Espeseth, M. 1999. Academic listening encounters. CUP.
Gimson, A.C. 1975. A practical course of English pronunciation. Edward Arnold.
Hancock, M. 1995. Pronunciation games. CUP.
Hancock, M. 2003. English pronunciation in use (Intermediate). CUP. [With audio CDs and CD-ROM.]
Hewings, M. 2007. English pronunciation in use (Advanced). CUP. [With audio CDs and CD-ROM.]
Jones, L. 1977. Functions of English. CUP.
Munro Mackenzie, M.D. 1967. Modern English pronunciation practice. Longman.
Morris-Wilson, I. 1984. English phonemic transcription. Blackwell.
Mortimer, C. 1984. Elements of pronunciation. CUP.
Nadstoga, Z. i W. Sobkowiak. 1997. The lighter side of English. Wiedza Powszechna.
O’Connor, J.D. 1967. Better English pronunciation. CUP.
O’Connor, J.D. 1971. Advanced phonetic reader. CUP.
O’Connor J.D. 1973. Phonetic drill reader. CUP.
O’Connor, J.D. i G.F. Arnold 1973. Intonation of colloquial English. (2nd ed.) Longman.
O’Connor, J.D. i J. Fletcher. 1991. Sounds English. Longman.
Ponsonby, M. 1982. How now, brown cow? Pergamon Press.
Reszkiewicz, A. 1981. Correct your English pronunciation. PWN.
Sawala K., T. Szczegóła, M. Jankowski, i J. Weckwerth. 2015. Say It Right - Multimedialny Kurs Wymowy i Słownictwa Angielskiego wersja 4.2 (+ DVD-ROM). Poznań: SuperMemo World – Oficyna Wydawnicza Atena.
Thompson, I. 1985. Intonation practice. OUP.
Trim, J.L.M. 1965. English pronunciation illustrated. CUP.
Vaughan-Rees, M. 1994. Rhymes and rhythm: A poem-based course for English pronunciation. Macmillan.
Wells, J. 2006. English intonation: An introduction. CUP. [With audio CD.]

American pronunciation:
Baker, A. 2006. Sheep or ship? Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.Cook, A. 2000. American accent training. A guide to speaking and pronouncing colloquial American English. (2nd ed.) Hauppauge, NY: Barrons.
Gilbert, J.B. 1984. Clear speech. CUP.
Sawala K., T. Szczegóła, M. Jankowski, i J. Weckwerth. 2015. Say It Right - Multimedialny Kurs Wymowy i Słownictwa Angielskiego wersja 4.2 (+ DVD-ROM). Poznań: SuperMemo World – Oficyna Wydawnicza Atena.

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2. (CW2) Speaking
Side and G. R. Wellman. 2007. Grammar and Vocabulary for Cambridge Advanced and Proficiency.
Matasek, Maciej. 2003. English advanced vocabulary and structure Practice. Handybooks.
McCarthy, M. and F. O’Dell. 2002. English vocabulary in use – advanced. CUP.
Philips, Colin. Increase your wordpower. Altrovax Press.
Schefﬂer, Paweł 2005. Gramatyka angielska w zdaniach do tłumaczenia. LektorKlett.
Skipper, M. 2002. Advanced grammar and vocabulary. Express Publishing.
Watcyn-Jones, P. Test your vocabulary 3. Penguin.
Watcyn-Jones, P. Test your vocabulary 4. Penguin.
Wellman,G. 1989. The Heinemann English wordbuilder. Heinemann.
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3. (CW3) Writing
Bean, John i Marius Richard. 1985. The McGraw-Hill Self-Study College Workshop. NY: McGraw Hill. Com.
Davis, Jason i Rhonda Liss. 2006. Effective Academic Writing.3 The Essay. Oxford, New York: OUP.
Hult, C. A. 1996. Researching and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Approach. Belmont: Wadsworth Publishing Company.
Jordan, Robert Richard. 1999. Academic Writing Course.London: Longman.
Leki, Ilona. 1989. Academic Writing. Techniques and Tasks. New York: St. Martin's Press.
McCarthy, Michael i Felicity O'Dell. 2008. Academic Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge: CUP.
Oshima, Alice i Ann Houge. 2006. Writing Academic English. London: Longman.
Resenwasser, David S. 2000. Writing Analytically. Boston: Wadsworth Publishing Company.

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