Practical English: Module 4 - Written Language 4 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Practical English: Module 4 - Written Language 4
Module code: W1-FA-SW-S1-P1-JP4-4
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2025/2026
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The module aims to deepen students’ practical knowledge of English through developing their skills for the purposes of writing longer fictional texts, including the use of punctuation on an advanced level. One of the main aims of the module is to teach students build longer narratives with a special emphasis on plot development, dialogue building and character development.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the module Practical English: Module 3 - Written Language 3
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 significance of fluent and correct writing for future professional employment and purposes. [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_K_1]
 FA1_K01 [4/5]
Can choose correct grammatical structures as well as appropriate vocabulary according to language register. [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_U_1]
 FA1_U09 [4/5] FA1_U12 [4/5] FA1_U14 [4/5]
Can write texts under thematic and argumentative assignment and use appropriate style for the purposes of clarity. [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_U_2]
 FA1_U09 [4/5] FA1_U12 [4/5] FA1_U13 [4/5]
Can write and proofread non-fiction texts [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_U_3]
 FA1_U12 [4/5] FA1_U13 [4/5]
Has active knowledge of language structureF9s for the purposes of writing texts on a level approximating fluency. [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_W_1]
 FA1_W03 [4/5] FA1_W05 [4/5] FA1_W06 [4/5]
Knows basic issues concerning longer written essays and understands the way the flow of argumentation determines their outline. [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_W_2]
 FA1_W05 [4/5] FA1_W06 [4/5]
Knows the principles of writing practical texts and is able to use them. [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_W_3]
 FA1_W04 [4/5] FA1_W15 [4/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Control interview (optional) [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_w_1]
assessment of students’ preparation for classes, conducted on ongoing basis or carried out at specific course stages specified in the syllabus; the evaluation may include students’ participation during the classes and their knowledge of the issues that have been previously discussed in class
 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_K_1 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_U_1 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_U_2 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_U_3 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_W_1 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_W_2 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_W_3
Written assignments [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_w_2]
Continuous assessment of students’ writing skills based on texts written at home or in class.
 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_K_1 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_U_1 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_U_2 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_U_3 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_W_1 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_W_2 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_W_3
Exam [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_w_3]
Final exam assessing students' writing skills practiced in the module
 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_K_1 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_U_1 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_U_2 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_U_3 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_W_1 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_W_2 SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_W_3
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 [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_fs_1]
The instructor provides students with materials and comments that frame their analysis and production of written texts. The analysis includes looking at grammatical and lexical structures as well as formal elements.
 30
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.
 45 Control interview (optional) [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_w_1] Written assignments [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_w_2] Exam [SWR-S1-PNJP4-4_w_3]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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