Academically-oriented English practice: Integrated skills and academic discourse 15-AOEP-ISAD-EL-12

(First semester of a two semester course. Continued as 15-AOEP-ISAD-EL-12 in the second semester.)

Learning content description

1. Academic vocabulary and phraseology
2. Summary, paraphrase, synthesis, non-plagiarism – practice with academic texts
3. Descriptions of language data – spoken and written exercises
4. Presentation and discussion of selected theoretical and research aspects of the BA diploma project
5. Critical reading of scientific texts
6. Structure of the academic/scientific text
7. Writing practice
8. Discussion and correction of BA paper excerpts
9. WA Stylesheet – document formatting, citing sources, listing references

Module learning aims

1. Extending the knowledge of the written and spoken academic register – vocabulary and phraseology – in general terms and within the selected academic discipline. 2. Extending the skills in effective use of sources in terms of critical reading as well as citing and synthesis applied in a scientific text or presentation. 3. Furthering of academic presentation skills, academic argumentation skills and academic discussion in both writing and speaking. 4. Learning the critical requirements of the scientific text in terms of its general construction and rhetorical structure of its component parts. 5. Development of skills needed in editing and troubleshooting of academic texts.

Information on where to find course materials

Moodle, Collegium Novum Library

Major

English Linguistics: Theories, Interfaces, Technologies

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

Interactive lecture, class and group discussions, work with text, presentations, practical exercises, consultations, Moodle assignments

Course module conducted remotely (e-learning)

yes (partly) - Some topics covered with WA Moodle support (readings, quizzes, forum, assignment)

Student workload (ECTS credits)

7 ECTS (3+4) (after both semesters)

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

Passed final examination in Academically-Oriented English Practice 2BA; English language competency level of B2+/C1.

Course coordinators

Term 2024/SZ:

Term 2021/SZ:

Term 2019/SZ:

Term 2023/SZ:

Term 2022/SZ:

Przemysław Kaszubski
Ewa Tomczak-Łukaszewska

Term 2020/SZ:

Przemysław Kaszubski

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the course, the student:
1. Is able to effectively use the academic register of the selected academic discipline in both speech and writing
2. Is able to effectively summarize, paraphrase and synthesize information found in academic sources
3. Is able to present and discuss publicly research data and academic views
4. Is able to critically and appropriately respond to presentation contents and views of other researchers.
5. Understands the construction of a scientific text and is able to apply it – in particular to own BA diploma paper
6. Effectively edits and troubleshoots academic texts.

Assessment criteria

Methods of assessment:

Written exam & Oral exam,
written assignments,
presentations feedback & grade,
corrections of BA paper excepts
quizzes,

Assesssment criteria:

excellent (bdb; 5.0): very good practical knowledge of the spoken and written academic/scientific register; very good skills in presenting and discussing academic/research contents; very good skills in citing sources and referring to data in text and presentations; very good skills in scientific text editing and troubleshooting.
very good (+db; 4.5): 1-2 competencies acquired at a level slightly below the excellent
good (db; 4.0): good level of acquiring all or almost all of the competencies
satisfactory (+dst; 3.5): 1-2 competencies acquired at a sufficient level
sufficient (dst; 3.0): (merely) sufficient level of acquiring all or almost the competencies
failing (ndst; 2.0): insufficient acquisition of all or nearly all the competencies

Bibliography

- Swales, John M. and Christine B. Feak. 2004. Academic writing for graduate students: Essential tasks and skills (Second edition.) Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press.
- The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html
- Using English for Academic Purposes (UEfAP) http://www.uefap.net/
- English Vocabulary Exercises Site - http://www.englishvocabularyexercises.com/
- Jordan, R.R. 1999 Academic Writing Course. Study Skills in English. Longman.
- Academic Phrasebank http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/
- Macpherson, Robin. 2004. English for Academic Purposes.
- Michael McCarthy, Felicity O'Dell 2008 Academic Vocabulary in Use : 50 units of academic vocabulary reference and practice : self-study and classroom use

Additional information

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

Description of 15-AOEP-ISAD-EL-12 in USOSweb