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-NX-S1-P1-JP1-1
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: 3
Description:
The aim of the module is to further develop the ability to write short texts in English by enhancing the ability to plan and compose written forms using a variety of language registers, correct punctuation, vocabulary and linguistic structures that facilitate writing a well-structured text. The module puts particular emphasis on deepening the knowledge of various composition forms. The module develops students’ ability to paraphrase and summarise longer texts.
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 complexity of language registers and their importance in written communication [NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_K1]
 FA1_K05 [1/5]
demonstrates basic skills in the organisation and presentation of written forms of expression [NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_K2]
 FA1_K01 [1/5] FA1_K04 [1/5]
can compose a short text on a given topic making their line of argument clear [NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_U1]
 FA1_U08 [1/5] FA1_U12 [2/5]
demonstrates the ability to paraphrase and summarise longer texts [NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_U2]
 FA1_U08 [1/5] FA1_U12 [2/5]
demonstrates active vocabulary knowledge sufficient to write texts at the intermediate level [NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_W1]
 FA1_W03 [1/5]
is able to differentiate between formal and informal registers of written English [NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_W2]
 FA1_W02 [1/5] FA1_W04 [1/5]
knows basic punctuation rules in English [NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_W3]
 FA1_W04 [1/5]
is familiar with basic organisational patterns of short written texts and understands how the line of argument determines the structure of written texts [NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_W4]
 FA1_W04 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written assignments [NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_w_1]
Systematic evaluation of the development of the student's writing skills based on his/her written assignments (short compositions, essays, summaries, etc.)
 NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_K1 NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_K2 NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_U1 NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_U2 NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_W1 NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_W2 NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_W3 NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_W4
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 [NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_fs_1]
written exercises using different language registers; punctuation exercises; composing short texts; summarising longer texts
 30
preparing written assignments; preparing arguments, searching for information and verifying information; complementary reading
 45 Written assignments [NX-S1PNJ1-JP-1_w_1]
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