Culture-oriented English practice: Grammar in public discourse 15-COEP-GPD-ES-14

(First semester of a two semester course. Continued as 15-COEP-GPD-ES-24 in the second semester.)

Learning contents:

1. Discussion of the theory behind the basic problems, notions and terms from the grammar of the English language : Tenses: Simple Present vs. Present Cont.; Tenses: Speaking about the future; Tenses: Simple Past vs Past Cont.; Tenses: Present Perfect; Tenses: Present Perfect (2) – all aspects plus contrasts with Simple Past (PLUS: since, ago, for how long, etc.); Tenses: Present Perfect Cont. (vs. other tenses); Tenses: Past Perfect (vs. other tenses); Tenses: Past Perfect and Past Perfect Cont. (vs. other tenses); Nouns and noun phrases; Pronouns; Number and quantity; Quantifiers and demonstratives; Articles; Infinitive vs Gerund; Reported speech – Time sequence; Conditionals: 1st vs 2nd; Conditionals: 1st vs 2nd vs. 3rd; Conditionals: 1st vs 2nd vs. 3rd vs. mixed; Passive and hearsay reporting; Modal verbs; Prepositions and prepositional phrases; Phrasal Verbs.
2. Intense grammatical and lexical exercises developing and checking the ability to use language structures and principles of correct grammar of the English language: paraphrase, open cloze test, understanding of written texts, word formation, multiple choice grammatical test and error spotting.

Module learning aims

1. Mastering the knowledge of forms concerning selected grammatical constructions. 2. Mastering the rules of use - within specific registers and contexts - concerning selected grammatical constructions. 3. Mastering the skill of applying the knowledge of forms and use concerning selected grammatical structures in controlled exercises.

Information on where to find course materials

WA PNJA website, WAMU Moodle, Collegium Novum Library, MS Teams

Major

English studies: Literature and culture

Methods of teaching for learning outcomes achievement

(in Polish) 1. Rozwiązywanie ćwiczeń poświęconych poszczególnym zagadnieniom gramatycznym w zróżnicowanej formie (test wielokrotnego wyboru, transformacje, uzupełnianie luk, poprawa błędów, zastosowanie formy docelowej w krótkich wypowiedziach ustnych lub pisemnych) w ramach pracy w parach, grupach, indywidualnej. 2. Rozwiązywanie ćwiczeń poświęconych różnym zagadnieniom leksykalno-gramatycznym w formacie egzaminacyjnym (np. słowotwórstwo, uzupełnianie luk) w ramach pracy w parach, grupach lub indywidualnej. 3. Zachęcanie studentów do self- and-peer correction. 4. Wyjaśnianie zagadnień teoretycznych na właściwych przykładach z wykorzystaniem handoutów i/lub prezentacji Power Point (przez nauczyciela i/lub studentów). 5. Konsultacje indywidualne. 6. Rozwiązywanie dodatkowych ćwiczeń leksykalnych w formacie egzaminacyjnym (np. Word formation, gapped sentences, open-cloze, test wielokrotnego wyboru). 7. Rozwiązywanie dodatkowych ćwiczeń gramatyczno-leksykalnych w formacie egzaminacyjnym (np. open-cloze, multiple choice, transformacje, poprawa błędów). 8. Łączenie różnych umiejętności językowych w ćwiczeniach leksykalno-gramatycznych: słuchanie, pisanie, mówienie. 9. Umożliwienie studentom przygotowania dodatkowych ćwiczeń, np. z zakresu słowotwórstwa, i wkomponowanie ich w zajęcia. 10. Testy leksykalno-gramatyczne poświęcone przerobionym zagadnieniom.

Student workload (ECTS credits)

4 ECTS (after both semesters) (awarded after passing the final Practical Englich exam comprising all the COEP components)

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

Ability to use English at B2/B2+ level. Successful completion of the recruitment process for the 1st cycle at „English Studies: Literature and Culture”, AMU.

Course coordinators

Term 2018/SZ:

Ewa Ciszek-Kiliszewska

Term 2022/SZ:

Ronald Kim
Kamil Malarski
Paul Newsham
Elżbieta Wilczyńska

Term 2020/SZ:

Patryk Dobkiewicz

Learning outcomes

After successfully completing the course, the student:

1. Understands contextual and semantic differences between various grammatical structures in the English language at upper intermediate level (B2/B2+) and discusses them using the appropriate range of adequate terminology.
2. Identifies the basic grammatical forms of the English language at upper intermediate level (B2/B2+) and uses them correctly when speaking and writing.
3. Uses effective strategies to solve a variety of examination exercises at upper intermediate level (B2/B2+).
4. Is able to independently work on the development of his/her grammar in both theoretical and practical aspects.

Assessment criteria

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

F - Grammatical and lexical tests during classes; monitoring oral utterances and presentations
S - Written final examination

Assessment criteria:

Very good (bdb; 5.0): excellent knowledge, skills and competencies in the subject
Good plus (+db; 4.5): very good knowledge, skills and competencies in the subject
Good (db; 4.0): good knowledge, skills and competencies in the subject
Satisfactory plus (+dst; 3.5): sufficient knowledge, skills and competencies in the subject, but with significant gaps
Satisfactory (dst; 3.0): sufficient knowledge, skills and competencies in the subject, but with multiple gaps and mistakes
Unsatisfactory (ndst; 2.0): insufficient knowledge, skills and competencies in the subject

Bibliography

My Grammar Lab, 2012, M. Foley and D. Hall
Oxford English Grammar Course Intermediate, Swan and Walter
Oxford English Grammar Course Advanced, 2011, Swan and Walter
Advanced Grammar in Use, 1999, M. Hewings
Macmillan English Grammar in Context Advanced, 2008, M. Vince
Use of English 2 (New Edition), V. Evans

Additional information

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

Description of 15-COEP-GPD-ES-14 in USOSweb