Practical English: Module 1 - Written Language 1 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Practical English: Module 1 - Written Language 1
Module code: W1-FA-SKX-S1-P1-JP-1
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
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: 5
Description:
The module aims to provide students with basic skills of English academic text composition. During its practical classes students learn how to formulate written arguments clearly and coherently as well as get acquainted with elements and discursive specificity of selected types of essays. The module’s primary focus as well is on the use of the basic techniques of practical rhetoric in writing, with the inclusion of such components as the matter of political correctness, the formal language register in writing, the various methods of paraphrasing and summarizing texts as well as the rules of English punctuation.
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]
is aware of the issue of political correctness in written texts, understands the differences between language registers and the cultural background from which they stem. [SKX-S1-PNJ1-JP-1_K_1]
 FA1_K05 [1/5]
can identify and correct their own language mistakes as well as use the basic coping strategies when they lack the appropriate vocabulary. [SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_U_1]
 FA1_U02 [1/5] FA1_U09 [2/5] FA1_U12 [1/5] FA1_U13 [1/5]
can actively and correctly use grammatical and rhetorical structures as well as vocabulary in written texts; can correctly choose appropriate grammatical structures and vocabulary for a given language register. [SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_U_2]
 FA1_U09 [2/5] FA1_U12 [1/5]
effectively use paraphrasis and summarize short written texts. [SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_U_3]
 FA1_U12 [2/5] FA1_U13 [1/5]
knows the general criteria of formal classification of written texts, their basic structural elements and their discursive role in the flow of argumentative constructions. [SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_W_1]
 FA1_W03 [1/5] FA1_W04 [1/5] FA1_W06 [1/5]
knows how to make a structural and argumentative outline of short written essays in accordance with their formal requirements. [SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_W_2]
 FA1_W05 [1/5] FA1_W06 [1/5] FA1_W15 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written assignments [SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_w_1]
Continuous assessment of students’ writing skills based on texts written at home or in class
 SKX-S1-PNJ1-JP-1_K_1 SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_U_1 SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_U_2 SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_U_3 SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_W_1 SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_W_2
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 [SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_fs_1]
Przygotowanie do zajęć poprzez zapoznanie się z zadanym materiałem oraz pisanie tekstów nieliterackich. Udział w konsultacjach. Przygotowanie do egzaminu pisemnego.
 60
Preparation for classes through becoming acquainted with materials discussed in class or assigned for analysis at home as well as through writing assigned essays. Participation in consultations with the instructor.
 65 Written assignments [SKX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_w_1]
Attachments
Module description (PDF)
Information concerning module syllabuses might be changed during studies.
Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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