Practical English, Module 1 - Conversation 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Practical English, Module 1 - Conversation 1
Module code: W1-FA-AD-S2-P1-KW1-1
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
  • winter semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The aim of the module is to improve students' practical English skills in terms of fluency of speech, language correctness, and pronunciation. The module prepares students to speak effectively using the acquired vocabulary and language structures by following a pattern of speech organization appropriate for a given communication situation and through selecting appropriate forms of argumentation and rhetorical techniques. The module emphasises the construction of coherent and correct oral responses and interactive communication skills. The module also introduces students to different linguistic registers and the context in which they occur, building an awareness of the ways in which these techniques influence the reception of oral communication depending on the particular communicative situation.
Prerequisites:
None.
Key reading:
Specified in the syllabus.
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]
Students understand the need for independent work and continuous development of language skills. [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_K_1]
 FA2_K01 [2/5]
Can construct an utterance in a way that enables a coherent and convincing argument to be made in a variety of communicative situations. [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_K_2]
 FA2_K02 [3/5]
Uses advanced vocabulary, varied grammatical structures and stylistic devices in speaking, while maintaining language correctness. [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_U_1]
 FA2_U01 [2/5] FA2_U07 [1/5]
Freely expresses themselves using language registers and forms of expression appropriate to the communication situation. [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_U_2]
 FA2_U07 [2/5]
Can passively and actively participate in a variety of communication situations. [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_U_3]
 FA2_U07 [3/5] FA2_U10 [2/5]
Has highly developed linguistic competence in understanding the spoken text in different cultural contexts. [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_W_1]
 FA2_W02 [2/5] FA2_W07 [2/5]
Knows how to organise oral response of varying complexity and content type. [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_W_2]
 FA2_W02 [3/5] FA2_W07 [2/5]
Knows the methods of arguing convincingly and justifying statements as well as different kinds of rhetorical techniques. [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_W_3]
 FA2_W02 [3/5] FA2_W06 [3/5]
Understands speech of a high level of complexity appropriate to different cultural contexts. [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_W_4]
 FA2_W02 [3/5] FA2_W07 [2/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
in-class speaking [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_w_1]
Assessment of students’ speaking skills including continuous assessment of students’ active participation in classroom activities and assessment of at least one more longer oral response (e.g. in the form of a presentation or participation in a debate).
 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_K_1 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_K_2 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_U_1 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_U_2 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_U_3 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_W_1 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_W_2 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_W_3 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_W_4
final speaking test [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_w_2]
Assessment of students’ speaking skills in pairs or individually on the basis of a randomly selected written or visual prompt.
 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_K_1 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_K_2 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_U_1 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_U_2 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_U_3 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_W_1 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_W_2 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_W_3 AD-S2PNJA-K-1_W_4
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 [AD-S2PNJA-KRP1_fs_1]
Conversation on a given topic. Controlled discussions based on authentic materials (articles, brochures, video materials). Individual and group presentations. Conversation in pairs and groups. Oral comprehension exercises. Analysis of spoken texts with regard to their organisation and use of argumentative structures.
 30
Preparation of longer oral responses and presentations. Preparation of arguments, research and verification of information. Participation in as many real communication situations as possible. Preparation for classes and speaking test. Participation in consultations.
 30 in-class speaking [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_w_1] final speaking test [AD-S2PNJA-K-1_w_2]
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