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

ECTS credits: unknown

Language: English

Organized by: Faculty of English

English as a foreign language III - 1. Integrated skills; 2. Writing 15-PNJA-3BA-12

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

(First semester of EFL classses for 3BA. Continued as 15-PNJA-2BA-22.)

1. (CW1) Integrated skills

Learning contents:
1. A selection of between eight and ten of the following thematic areas: Politics and International Relations; Work and Careers; Sport, Games and Fitness; Gender Issues; Alternative Ideas; Psychology; Arts and Culture; Entertainment; Media and Journalism; Ethical Issues; Science and Technology; Education.
2. Practice aimed at developing spontaneous and prepared oral production within the defined thematic areas.
3. Reading and analyzing authentic texts and articles within the defined thematic areas.
4. Exposure to a variety of English-language multimedia audiovisual materials.

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2. (CW2) Writing

Learning contents:
1. Detailed study of the components of an argumentative essay: a) introduction, body, conclusion; b) background, argument and counter-argument; linking / transitional elements, thesis statement.
2. Discovery, analysis and discussion of arguments found in various types of texts and media (press / media articles, radio and TV broadcasts), with attention paid to the types of arguments used, logical organization and logical fallacies (“critical reading”).
3. Development and consolidation of the vocabulary and grammatical structures associated with arguing in various thematic contexts of contemporary discourse (the mass media, academic texts).
4. Writing (and learning how to write) argumentative essays on general and general-academic topics to the length of 600-700 words (min. 6 homework assignments and 2 in-class essays).
5. Development and consolidation of the skills needed in writing research-based / scientific texts, including preventing (unintentional) misuse of sources (plagiarism): a) appropriate use of information derived from a source text (choice of citing technique, compliance with WA Stylesheet bibliographic standard); b) summarising of texts (e.g. reduction from 1,000 to 250 words); c) synthesizing information from several sources in one text.
6. Individual consultations over BA paper excerpts, intended to accompany their revision and editing (language and style, micro-organization of text (paragraphing and logic), etc.

Module learning aims

1. (CW1) Integrated skills 1. To develop the ability to communicate orally at C1 level. 2. To extend both the passive and productive lexical range of the students to C1 level. 3. To develop the students' ability to comprehend, analyse and respond to authentic and complex English language materials. ---------------- 2. (CW2) Writing 1. To teach students to recognize arguments and to argue effectively in written English (600-700 word essays) on general topics, using a variety of argument types. 2. To develop students’ critical reading skills, reporting skills, analysis skills and discussion skills - using general academic and media texts. 3. To support students’ research-oriented skills concerning effective use of sources, logical organization of a BA paper and its components (chapters, sections, paragraphs), application of a bibliographic standard, and appropriate usage of vocabulary, grammar and the academic style / register.

Major

English philology

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

1. (CW1) Integrated skills 1. Vocabulary exercises to practice collocations, idioms, colloquialisms etc.; learning vocabulary in context (reading and listening materials); practicing vocabulary in communicative situations. 2. Communicative activities; pair and group discussions; formal debates about issues arising from the course contents; student presentations/monologues. 3. Reading and analyzing a wide range of long, complex texts; answering comprehension questions; checking subtle distinctions and understanding of implicit as well as explicit meaning; identifying arguments and themes; finding specific information; summarizing; exposing students to audio and video materials relating to course topics. ---------------- 2. (CW2) Writing 1. Analyzing model essays; brainstorming arguments and counter-arguments; preparing essay outlines. Individual, pair and group work; Based on several different articles students extract most important argument, formulate statement, give summary- Pair work and student-teacher consultations. Producing introductory paragraphs (background, plan of development 2. Reading texts with the aim of analyzing writer's arguments - listing premises and assumptions and spotting logical fallacies. Pair/Group work, class discussion 3. Essay writing and revision - at home (complete essays) and in class (e.g. body paragraphs, introductions) Exercises in selected usage (e.g. linking vocabulary), textbook exercises, error correction and discussion of issues individual work and pair/group work. 4. Online exercises (complementary e-learning course), consultations with teacher; summarising and synthesisng source text material.

Course module conducted remotely (e-learning)

2. (CW2) Writing - e-leaarning module supporting BA paper work.

Student workload (ECTS credits)

1. (CW1) Integrated skills ... ---------------- 2. (CW2) Writing ...

Cycle of studies

1st cycle

Module type

compulsory

Year of studies (where relevant)

Year 3

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

(in Polish) Zdany egzamin z Praktycznej Nauki Języka Angielskiego 2BA - poziom znajomości języka angielskiego B2+/C1.

Course coordinators

Term 2024/SZ:

Halszka Bąk

Term 2021/SZ:

Kamila Dębowska-Kozłowska
Karolina Krawczak-Glynn
Agnieszka Lijewska
Paulina Łęska-Bayraktar
Shane Nahumko
Anna Rogos-Hebda
Paulina Zydorowicz

Term 2019/SZ:

Iwona Łęska-Drajerczak

Term 2023/SZ:

Halszka Bąk

Term 2018/SZ:

Iwona Łęska-Drajerczak

Term 2022/SZ:

Halszka Bąk

Term 2020/SZ:

Kamila Dębowska-Kozłowska
Iwona Łęska-Drajerczak
Anna Rogos-Hebda
Paulina Zagórska
Paulina Zydorowicz

Learning outcomes

1. (CW1) Integrated skills

After completing the course, the student:
1. Is able to accurately use a wide range of vocabulary from different topic areas at a near proficiency level.
2. Is able to produce complex, clear, accurate and fluent language to discuss a broad range of general and specialist topics.
3. Is able to read and understand long and challenging texts covering different areas.

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2. (CW2) Writing

After completing the course, the student:
1. Is able to write a logically constructed argumentative essay of 600-700 words about any general topic within a time limit (up to 3h).
2. Is able to critically analyse the arguments and ideas of any text.
3. Is able to formulate opinions and defend them using various modes of argumentation.
4. Is able to recognise and remove basic faults from the text of a BA thesis relating to: the summarizing and synthesizing of information from sources (including avoiding plagiarism), the logic and organization of the text (chapters, sections, paragraphs), the correct use of academic vocabulary, grammar and register, and major inaccuracies in the use of bibliographic standards (WA Stylesheet).

Assessment criteria

1. (CW1) Integrated skills

Assessment methods:
F - lexical tests
F - monitoring oral production in class
F - evaluating spontaneous and prepared presentations;
S – final written and oral examination

Assessment criteria:
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2. (CW2) Writing

Assessment methods:

F - written essays graded with dedicated marksheets;
F - Feedback on essays from the teacher;
F - class presentations;
F - Class and group discussion;
F - consultations with the teacher;
F - complementary e-learning exercises
S - final score from the complementary e-course;
S - written and spoken examination;

Assessment criteria:
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Bibliography

1. (CW1) Integrated skills

McCarthy, M. and F. O'Dell. 2002. English Vocabulary in Use. Advanced. Cambridge University Press.
Side, R. and G. Wellman. 2002. Grammar and Vocabulary for CAE and CPE. Cambridge University Press.
O'Connel, S. Focus on Advanced English: CAE Grammar Practice. Longman
Phillips, C. Expand Your Vocabulary. AltraVox.

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2. (CW2) Writing

Argumentative & expository writing:
Ramage, J.D. & Bean, J.C. 1998. Writing Arguments
Rosenwasser, D.S. 2000. Writing analytically.
Rottenberg, A.T. 1997. The structure of argument
Ramsey, F.H. 1998. The Little, Brown Handbook
Smalzer, W. 1996. Write to be read

Academic writing:
Bell, J. 1996. Doing Your Research Project: A Guide for First Time Researchers in Education and Social Science
Hult, C.A. 1996. Researching and Writing: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Jordan, R. 1996. Academic Writing
Jordan, R. 1997. English for Academic Purposes
MacPherson, R. 1994.University English
Oshima, A. & Hogue, A. 1999. Writing Academic English
Trimbur, J 1998. The Call to Write
Walker, M. 1993. Writing Research Papers: A Norton Guide

Critical/academic reading:
Glendinning, E.H. & Holmström, B. 1992. Study reading: a course in reading skills for academic purposes
Lutz, W. & Brent, H. 1990. The Critical Reader

Additional information

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

Description of 15-PNJA-3BA-12 in USOSweb