English as a foreign language - integrated skills BR/US 15-PNJA-IS-CH-1BA-12
(First semester of a two-semester course. Continued as 15-PNJA-IS-CH-1BA-22 in the second semester.)
Learning contents:
1. Advertising: lead-in, texts, vocabulary, discussion, speeches/presentations.
2. Character and personality: lead-in, texts, vocabulary, discussion, speeches/presentations.
3. Communication: lead-in, texts, vocabulary, discussion, speeches/presentations.
4. National stereotypes: lead-in, texts, vocabulary, discussion, speeches/presentations.
5. Success: lead-in, texts, vocabulary, discussion, speeches/presentations.
6. Social issues: lead-in, texts, vocabulary, discussion, speeches/presentations.
7. Cities: lead-in, texts, vocabulary, discussion, speeches/presentations.
8. Lifestyles: lead-in, texts, vocabulary, discussion, speeches/presentations.
Module learning aims
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Learning outcomes
After successfully completing the course, the student:
1. Possesses a command of vocabulary adequate for active and passive participation in a variety of communicative situations at B2/B2+ level.
2. Possesses adequate skills in terms of organising and presenting oral forms of expression and is able to prepare a presentation on a specific topic, selecting and verifying the information necessary to build an argument.
3. Is able to hold conversation in a structured and communicative manner using correct language structures as well as being able to select appropriate register depending on the communicative situation.
4. Understands the need for lifelong learning as well as deepening their knowledge and improving the language skills acquired.
Assessment criteria
Methods of assessment (formative F and summative S):
F – lexical tests; monitoring of oral utterances
S – final written and oral examination
F- monitoring oral utterances; assessing presentations
S – final oral examination
F- monitoring during classwork
S- final written examination
F- monitoring the use of strategies during classwork
Bibliography
Sim, D.D. and B. Laufer-Dvorkin. 1984. Vocabulary Development. Collins ELT.
Vince, M. 1994. Advanced Language Practice. Heinemann.
McCarthy, M. and F. O’Dell. 2001. English Vocabulary in Use. Upper-intermediate. Cambridge University Press.
McCarthy, M. and F. O’Dell. 2005. English Collocations in Use. Cambridge University Press.
Maurer, J. 2000. Focus on Grammar. Advanced. Pearsons ESL
Additional information
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