SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE
FACULTY/INSTITUTE
COURSE CODE
DEGREE PROGRAMME
FIELD OF STUDY
PRACTICAL ENGLISH
Institute of English Studies / English Philology
DEGREE LEVEL
ENGLISH STUDIES
FORMA
MODE
STUDIÓW/STUDY
BA STUDIES
FULL TIME STUDIES
BASIC CONTENT
1ST YEAR, SUMMER SEMESTER
BARBARA NIEDZIELA
COURSE FORMAT
YEAR AND SEMESTER
NAME OF THE TEACHER
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The primary objective is to master students’ abilities (B2+ level) by exposing them to various
activities, including reading, listening, vocabulary and grammar, as well as speaking practice.
Also, emphasis will be put on the development of writing skills. Additionally, students will
be acquainted with the cultures of the English-speaking world.
PREREQUISITES
B2 level according to Common European Framework
KNOWLEDGE:
1) HAS BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF
LEARNING OUTCOMES
2)
3)
4)
1)
PRACTICAL ENGLISH IN RELATION TO OTHER
BRANCHES OF THE HUMANITIES, AS WELL AS OF THE
SPECIFIC CHARACTER OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE USAGE
(K_W01)
KNOWS BASIC ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY REGARDING
VARIOUS ASPECTS OF SOCIAL LIFE (K_W02)
IS AWARE OF THE COMPLEX NATURE OF LANGUAGE
(K_W16)
KNOWS VARIOUS REGISTERS OF LANGUAGE,
INCLUDING ACADEMIC LANGUAGE (K_W18)
HAS THE ABILITY TO PREPARE WRITTEN WORK IN
ENGLISH, WITH REFERENCE TO THE DIFFERENT
ASPECTS OF LIFE (K_U18)
SKILLS:
2) CAN
EXPRESS
PRECISE,
COHERENT
AND
LINGUISTICALLY CORRECT IDEAS AND OPINIONS
(K_U03)
3) USES DIFFERENT LANGUAGE REGISTERS, INCLUDING
ACADEMIC REGISTER (K_U04)
4) CAN RECOGNIZE AND AVOID MAJOR FALLACIES IN THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ARGUMENT (K_U14)
FINAL COURSE OUTPUT - SOCIAL COMPETENCES
1) KNOWS THE SCOPE OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
MASTERED AND IS AWARE OF THE PERSPECTIVES FOR
FURTHER DEVELOPMENT ((K_K01)
2) IS AWARE OF THE NEED FOR NTELLECTUAL STIMULATION
AND BROADENING LINGUISTIC COMPETENCE (K_K03)
3) IS ABLE TO INTERACT AND WORK IN A GROUP, TAKING
VARIOUS ROLES (K_K04)
COURSE ORGANISATION –LEARNING FORMAT AND NUMBER OF HOURS
120 HOURS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
5
Travelling
1.Memorable travelling experiences.
2.Distant places and cultural diversity.
5
3.Contemporary means of travel.
5
4.Famous travelers, TV travel shows.
5
5.Criticism and approval in communication.
5
6.Adaptation and assimilation.
5
7.Downsides of tourism.
5
8.The impact of the Internet on travelling.
5
5
History:
9.The development of language.
10.The role of history in contemporary society.
5
11.Selected historical events and their significance.
5
12.The value of history TV show.
5
13.Regret and satisfaction in considering the past.
5
5
Education:
14.Types of education and their problems.
15.The value of education and predictions for the future.
5
16.Various ways of acquiring knowledge.
5
17.The perception of ambition and intelligence in adults and children.
5
5
Environmental issues:
18.The environment as a commodity.
19.The devastation of the environment and related social issues.
5
20.Uncertainty, anxiety and ignorance in communion.
5
5
Health, life stages:
21.The forms of health promotion.
22.Attitudes to health at different stages of life.
5
23.Acceptance and rejection in communication.
5
24.The development of health awareness.
5
120
Sum
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
1) INDIVIDUAL, PAIR AND GROUP WORK
REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS
2) WRITING PRACTICE
3) DISCUSSIONS AND DEBATES
4) VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR PRACTICE
5) READING AND LISTENING ACTIVITIES
Assigning a final grade (after each semester) is the
average of grades for class work, such as tests,
assignments, class participation.
Attendance, active participation, final test. In order to
pass the test, the student needs a score of at least
60%
GRADING SYSTEM
TOTAL STUDENT WORKLOAD
NEEDED TO ACHIEVE EXPECTED
LEARNING OUTCOMES EXPRESSED
IN TIME AND ECTS CREDIT POINTS
Classes: 120 hours
Preparation for the classes: 90 hours
Preparation for the tests: 50 hours
Attending office hours: 20 hours
Sum: 280 hours
ECTS points: 11
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
INTERNSHIP
MATERIALS
ENGLISH
PRIMARY OR REQUIRED BOOKS/READINGS:
Evans, V., Obee, B. 2014. Upstream Upper-Intermediate.
Express Publishing.
SUPPLEMENTAL OR OPTIONAL BOOKS/READINGS:
1) Fowler, J. 2002. Phrasal verb organiser. Boston:
Thomson/Heinle.
2) McCarthy M., O’Dell F. 1994. English Vocabulary
in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
3) Zemach, D., Islam, C. 2006. Writing in Paragraphs.
Macmillan Education.
SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE
FACULTY/INSTITUTE
COURSE CODE
DEGREE PROGRAMME
FIELD OF STUDY
ENGLISH STUDIES
COURSE FORMAT
YEAR AND SEMESTER
NAME OF THE TEACHER
PRACTICAL ENGLISH
Institute of English Studies / English Philology
DEGREE LEVEL
STUDY MODE
BA STUDIES
FULL TIME STUDIES
BASIC CONTENT
2ND YEAR, SUMMER SEMESTER
MICHAŁ ORGAN
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The primary objective is to master students’ abilities (C1) by exposing them to various
activities, including reading, listening, vocabulary and grammar, as well as speaking practice.
Moreover, students are aimed to enrich their vocabulary and enhance their communication
skills. Furthermore, emphasis will be put on the development of writing skills. Additionally,
students will be acquainted with the cultures of the English-speaking world.
PREREQUISITES
B2+ level according to Common European Framework
KNOWLEDGE:
1) HAS BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE IMPORTANCE OF
LEARNING OUTCOMES
PRACTICAL ENGLISH IN RELATION TO OTHER
BRANCHES OF THE HUMANITIES, AS WELL AS OF THE
SPECIFIC CHARACTER OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE USAGE
(K_W01)
2) KNOWS BASIC ENGLISH TERMINOLOGY REGARDING
VARIOUS ASPECTS OF SOCIAL LIFE (K_W02)
3) IS AWARE OF THE COMPLEX NATURE OF LANGUAGE
(K_W16)
4) KNOWS VARIOUS REGISTERS OF LANGUAGE,
INCLUDING ACADEMIC LANGUAGE (K_W18)
SKILLS:
1) HAS AN ADEQUATE THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL
KNOWLEDGE OF ENGLISH (K_U01)
2) CAN
EXPRESS
PRECISE,
COHERENT
AND
LINGUISTICALLY CORRECT IDEAS AND OPINIONS
(K_U03)
3) USES DIFFERENT LANGUAGE REGISTERS, INCLUDING
ACADEMIC REGISTER (K_U04)
4) CAN RECOGNIZE AND AVOID MAJOR FALLACIES IN THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN ARGUMENT (K_U14)
5) HAS THE ABILITY TO PREPARE WRITTEN WORK IN
ENGLISH, WITH REFERENCE TO THE DIFFERENT
ASPECTS OF LIFE (K_U18)
6) CAN PREPARE A WRITING ON A GIVEN TOPIC (REPORT,
REVIEW, ESSAY, FORMAL LETTER) IN ENGLISH (K_U19)
7) IS ABLE TO PREPARE AND GIVE A SPEECH ABOUT A
GIVEN TOPIC IN ENGLISH (K_U20)
FINAL COURSE OUTPUT - SOCIAL COMPETENCES
1) KNOWS THE SCOPE OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
MASTERED AND IS AWARE OF THE PERSPECTIVES FOR
FURTHER DEVELOPMENT ((K_K01)
2) IS AWARE OF THE NEED FOR INTELLECTUAL STIMULATION
AND BROADENING LINGUISTIC COMPETENCE (K_K03)
3) IS ABLE TO INTERACT AND WORK IN A GROUP, TAKING
VARIOUS ROLES (K_K04)
COURSE ORGANISATION –LEARNING FORMAT AND NUMBER OF HOURS
45 HOURS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Hours:
No.
1
TOPICS
Media – the importance of media in modern world, media as a tool, borderline
between fact and fiction in modern media, censorship
2
The arts – various types and forms of arts, the importance of arts, creativity,
self-expression, artistry
3
Travelling – travel as a form of active leisure and a way to escape from
everyday life, pluses and minuses of travelling
4
Personal career and success – the factors which contribute to success, fame,
pluses and minuses of being famous, various ways to achieve and enjoy the
sweet smell of success
5
Sport in everyday life – extreme sports, risk, adventures, obesity
6
Working life – the place of work, perfect profession, motivation, mobbing,
difficulties in workplace, personal relations in work
7
Ethical and social issues – unemployment, civil rights, poverty, illegal
immigration, religious freedom, freedom of speech
8
Education – the differences between secondary schools and universities, the
value of education in modern world, alternative forms of education
9
Technological development – technology and moral issues, the forthcoming
inventions, dangerous inventions
10 Nature and environment – the world of flora and fauna, pollution, natural
disasters
Total
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
1) INDIVIDUAL, PAIR AND GROUP WORK
REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS
GRADING SYSTEM
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
45
2) WRITING PRACTICE
3) DISCUSSIONS AND DEBATES
4) VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR PRACTICE
5) READING AND LISTENING ACTIVITIES
Assigning a final grade (after each semester) is the
average of grades for class work, such as tests,
assignments, class participation.
Attendance, active participation, final test. In order to
pass the test, the student needs a score of at least 60%
TOTAL STUDENT WORKLOAD
NEEDED TO ACHIEVE EXPECTED
LEARNING OUTCOMES EXPRESSED
IN TIME AND ECTS CREDIT POINTS
Classes: 45 hours
Preparation for the classes: 40 hours
Preparation for the tests: 30 hours
Attending office hours: 10 hours
Sum: 125 hours
ECTS points: 5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
INTERNSHIP
MATERIALS
ENGLISH
PRIMARY OR REQUIRED BOOKS/READINGS:
Evans, V., Edwards, L., Dooley, J. 2008. Upstream C1
Advanced. Express Publishing.
SUPPLEMENTAL OR OPTIONAL BOOKS/READINGS:
1) Hewings, M., Thaine, C. 2012. Cambridge Academic
English. Cambridge University Press.
2) Pye D., Greenall, S. 1996. CAE Reading Skills. Cambridge
University Press.
3) Pye D., Greenall, S. 1996. CAE Listening and Speaking
Skills. Cambridge University Press.
4) Vince, M. 2003. Advanced Language Practice. Macmillan
SYLLABUS
COURSE TITLE
FACULTY/INSTITUTE
COURSE CODE
DEGREE PROGRAMME
FIELD OF STUDY
ENGLISH STUDIES
COURSE FORMAT
YEAR AND SEMESTER
NAME OF THE TEACHER
PRACTICAL ENGLISH
Institute of English Studies / English Philology
DEGREE LEVEL
FORMA STUDIÓW/STUDY
MODE
FULL TIME STUDIES
BA STUDIES
BASIC CONTENT
3RD YEAR, SUMMER SEMESTER
EDYTA WIĘCŁAWSKA
COURSE OBJECTIVES
The primary objective is to master students’ abilities (C1+ - C2 level) by exposing them to
various activities, including reading, listening, vocabulary and grammar-related exercises
and games. Emphasis will be also put on the development of writing skills. Additionally,
students will be acquainted with the cultures of the English-speaking world.
PREREQUISITES
LEARNING OUTCOMES
C2 level according to Common European Framework
Knowledge
Student:
1) knows the structure of the English language on the level
C1_C2
(K_W02, K_W04, K_W03, K_W09, K_W13,K_W16)
2) has the culture-related knowledge on the public and
professional sphere (politics, services and social life) (K_W19,
K_W20)
3) knows the receptive strategies (techniques of
interpretation of the written texts) and productive strategies
(planning, compensation, proofreading) on the level C1
(K_W13, K_W17)
4) knows various language registers, including the register of
the academic language (K_W18)
SKILLS:
1) has theoretical and practical competencies in the field of
the English language that are relevant for the first-cycle
studies (K_U01)
2) can describe issues related to the social competencies (K-U
01, K_U02, K_U03, K_U07)
3) can precisely and logically express her/his opinions in
English with the use of linguistic resources (K_U03)
4) can use various language registers, including the register of
the academic language (K_U04)
5) can explain and illustrate with examples the entertainment
preferences, ecological and social issues ; can recognise the
relations between various options and suggest alternative
solutions
(K_U01, K_U02, K_U 13, K_U14, K_U18, K_U20, K_U22)
6) can present the arguments to defend her/his own opinions
and the opinion of other authors and can formulate the
conclusions (K_U13)
7) can recognise and avoid basic logical mistakes in discussion
(K_U14)
8) has the capability to prepare written works in English
referring to various spheres of life (K_U18)
9) can prepare and present on her/his own oral presentation
in English on the selected topic on the basis of source texts
(K_20)
SOCIAL COMPETENCES
1) can work in a group, taking on various roles (K_K04)
2) can lead the team and accept the responsibility for the
effects of the work (K_K05)
3) knows the scope of her/his knowledge and competencies
and understands the perspectives of further development
(K_K01, K_K02)
4) can plan future activities aiming at achieving the goals set
by her/him (K_K06)
COURSE ORGANISATION –LEARNING FORMAT AND NUMBER OF HOURS
75 HOURS
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Topics
1. Culture and society: modern trends in the film industry, popular forms of
reading (e-book, audio-book).
2. Avant-garde forms of tourism.
3. Cultural events worldwide.
4. The role of sport in developing personality and physical culture.
5. International sports events as an attempt to build tolerance.
6. World records.
7.Types of interpersonal relations in the context of intercultural
communication.
8. Discrimination in the professional life.
9. Cultural minorities.
10. Work environment in the perspective of the technological development.
Hours
5
5
5
5
5
5
11. Interdisciplinary approach to education as a way to meet the requirements
of the labour market.
12. Psychology of work.
13. Ecological awareness and its manifestations.
5
14. Natural disasters and collective responsibility.
5
15. The notion of balanced and sustainable technological development.
5
Total
METHODS OF INSTRUCTION
REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENTS
GRADING SYSTEM
TOTAL STUDENT WORKLOAD
NEEDED TO ACHIEVE EXPECTED
LEARNING OUTCOMES EXPRESSED
IN TIME AND ECTS CREDIT POINTS
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
INTERNSHIP
MATERIALS
75
INDIVIDUAL, PAIR AND GROUP WORK
WRITING PRACTICE
DISCUSSIONS AND DEBATES
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR PRACTICE
READING AND LISTENING ACTIVITIES
Assigning a final grade (after each semester) is the
average of grades for class work, such as tests,
assignments, class participation.
Attendance, active participation, final test. In order to
pass the test, the student needs a score of at least 60%
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
Classes: 75 hours
Preparation for the classes: 90 hours
Preparation for the tests: 20 hours
Attending office hours: 15 hours
Sum: 200 hours
ECTS points: 8
ENGLISH
Primary sources:
- Evans, V., Dooley, J. 2012. Upstream Proficiency.
Express Publishing.
Secondary sources:
- Manning A., Sowton Ch. 2012. Cambridge Academic
English (C1+). Cambridge Univeristy Press.
- Fowler, J. 2002. Phrasal verb organiser. Boston:
Thomson/Heinle.
- current English press releases
- Evans, V. 1998. Successful Writing Proficiency.
Express Publishing.
- West, C. 2002. Recycling Advanced English. Georgian
Press.