Language Practice: Current Events in Culture and Society 2 Field of study: English Studies: Literature and Culture
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025

Module name: Language Practice: Current Events in Culture and Society 2
Module code: W1-ELS1-CECS2-2
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025
Semester: summer semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
Moduł koncentruje się na pogłębionej analizie aktualnych zagadnień społecznych i kulturowych w krajach anglojęzycznych oraz w globalnych mediach anglojęzycznych. Osoby studiujące pracują z autentycznymi materiałami i uczestniczą w dyskusjach, prezentacjach oraz zadaniach zespołowych. Zajęcia sprzyjają rozwijaniu płynności językowej, poszerzaniu zasobu słownictwa i wzmacnianiu pewności w wyrażaniu przemyślanych opinii na temat współczesnych zjawisk. Szczególny nacisk położony jest na krytyczne myślenie, aktywne słuchanie i świadome uczestnictwo w rozmowie.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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]
is prepared to participate in discussions on socio-cultural topics in a thoughtful and responsible manner, showing openness to complexity and diverse points of view [K01]
 EL_K04 [3/5]
formulates extended and nuanced spoken responses on current events and social issues, using precise and varied English [U01]
 EL_U01 [4/5] EL_U07 [2/5] EL_U08 [2/5] EL_U09 [4/5] EL_U12 [2/5]
actively participates in discussions, argues their point of view, responds to others’ opinions, and asks questions that deepen the conversation [U02]
 EL_U01 [3/5] EL_U05 [3/5] EL_U08 [3/5]
is familiar with broader socio-cultural issues and public debates in English-speaking countries and understands their complexity and connection to global contexts [W01]
 EL_W01 [1/5] EL_W04 [3/5] EL_W08 [4/5] EL_W10 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Simulation [e07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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