Practical English: Module 3 - Written Language 3 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Practical English: Module 3 - Written Language 3
Module code: W1-FA-KM-S1-P1-J3-3
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • winter semester 2025/2026
  • winter semester 2024/2025
  • winter semester 2023/2024
  • winter semester 2022/2023
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The module aims at further development of students’ practical skills of writing in English for the purposes of longer written texts. The module focuses on the formal side of non-fiction writing that is their various styles and registers in accordance with their type and purposes (for example, reviews, reports, the elements of a “wiki” entry) as well as revises punctuation and introduces basic elements of longer academic texts.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the module Practical English: Module 2 - Written Language 2
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. [KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_K_1]
 FA1_K01 [3/5]
Can choose correct grammatical structures as well as appropriate vocabulary according to language register. [KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_U_1]
 FA1_U08 [3/5] FA1_U09 [3/5] FA1_U12 [3/5] FA1_U14 [3/5]
Can write texts under thematic and argumentative assignment and use appropriate style for the purposes of clarity. [KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_U_2]
 FA1_U09 [3/5] FA1_U12 [3/5] FA1_U13 [4/5]
Can write and proofread non-fiction texts [KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_U_3]
 FA1_U12 [3/5] FA1_U13 [3/5]
Has active knowledge of language structures for the purposes of writing texts on a level approximating fluency. [KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_W_1]
 FA1_W03 [4/5] FA1_W05 [3/5] FA1_W06 [3/5]
Knows basic issues concerning longer written essays and understands the way the flow of argumentation determines their outline. [KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_W_2]
 FA1_W05 [3/5] FA1_W06 [3/5]
Knows the principles of writing practical texts and is able to use them. [KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_W_3]
 FA1_W04 [3/5] FA1_W15 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Control interview (optional) [KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_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
 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_K_1 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_U_1 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_U_2 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_U_3 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_W_1 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_W_2 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_W_3
Written assignments [KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_w_2]
Continuous assessment of students’ writing skills based on texts written at home or in class.
 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_K_1 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_U_1 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_U_2 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_U_3 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_W_1 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_W_2 KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_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 [KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_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) [KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_w_1] Written assignments [KMT-S1-PNJP3-3_w_2]
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