Practical English: Module 4, Academic Writing (2) Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2.2020

Module name: Practical English: Module 4, Academic Writing (2)
Module code: W1-FA-JB-S1PNJ4-TA-4
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2.2020
Semester: summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The aim of the course is to deepen students` knowledge as far as creating academic texts is concerned, especially to prepare students to write the dissertation. Among other issues students learn about various sources, the way they are cited and how to write bibliographical description. Knowledge about general rules of conducting scientific research is expanded, stylistic and language skills are improved. Students get acquainted with the structure of a short article and requirements related to the layout and edition of MA thesis. Selected research tools are discussed. The following issues are covered in the classroom: 1. Research ethics, spreading the results – continuation 2. Rules for conducting scientific research – continuation 3. Formulating research hypothesis, collecting and analysing data, selected research tools, formulating conclusions 4. Structure of thesis 5. Structure of a short article ( IMRD format) 6. Writing selected types of academic essays, quoting sources 7. Stylistics of academic text – stylistic exercises 8. Cohesion of text – exercises
Prerequisites:
none
Key reading:
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Learning outcome of the module Codes of the learning outcomes of the programme to which the learning outcome of the module is related [level of competence: scale 1-5]
Szanuje własność intelektualną, jego postawę cechuje uczciwość i rzetelność badawcza w posługiwaniu się źródłami. [JB-S1PNJ4-TA-4_K1]
 FA1_K02 [1/5] FA1_K04 [1/5]
Implements knowledge concerning aspects of style of academic specialist variations of English language [JB-S1PNJ4-TA-4_U1]
 FA1_U06 [2/5] FA1_U09 [2/5]
Can collect data and provide documentation for the dissertation, uses sources appropriately, produces a complete bibliographical description and refers to sources in the text [JB-S1PNJ4-TA-4_U2]
 FA1_U06 [1/5] FA1_U09 [1/5]
The student understands and is able to explain the terms such as genre, register (functional style), and discourse community; he demonstrates knowledge of construction processes behind the major genres of academic writing and their structural and linguistic idiosyncrasies; he is aware of cultural diversity in terms of form and style applied in academic discourse. [JB-S1PNJ4-TA-4_W1]
 FA1_W02 [1/5] FA1_W07 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
egzamin [JB-S1PNJ4-TA-4_w_1]
decision about the form of examination is taken by the chair of the examination board
 JB-S1PNJ4-TA-4_K1 JB-S1PNJ4-TA-4_U1 JB-S1PNJ4-TA-4_U2 JB-S1PNJ4-TA-4_W1
Form of teaching Student's own work Assessment of the learning outcomes
Type Description (including teaching methods) Number of hours Description Number of hours
practical classes [JB-S1PNJ4-TA-4_fs_1]
 lectures covering selected topics with the use of audio and video materials, as well as lecturer’s own materials;  group discussions on selected issues;  intensive exercises in stylistics and writing (e.g. bibliographical descriptions, academic papers with the use of sources).
 30
 additional readings;  preparation of written compositions and additional exercises
 20 egzamin [JB-S1PNJ4-TA-4_w_1]
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