Language Practice: Current Events in Culture and Society 1 Field of study: English Studies: Literature and Culture
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025

Module name: Language Practice: Current Events in Culture and Society 1
Module code: W1-ELS1-LP-CECS1-1
Programme code: W1-S1EL25.2025
Semester: winter semester 2025/2026
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 3
Purpose and description of the content of education:
This module introduces students to key current events and issues shaping contemporary culture and society in English-speaking countries or covered in global English-language media. Topics such as politics, social movements, the environment, or cultural change are explored through news stories, multimedia, and guided discussion. The course supports language development through active engagement with authentic materials and regular speaking practice. Students build vocabulary, fluency, and confidence while learning to express informed opinions on real-world issues in English.
List of modules that must be completed before starting this module (if necessary): not applicable
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 prepared to actively and thoughtfully engage in conversations about current events, showing respect for diverse perspectives and viewpoints [K01]
 EL_K04 [3/5]
participates in conversations and discussions on contemporary social and cultural issues, formulating clear and coherent spoken statements in English [U01]
 EL_U01 [3/5] EL_U07 [2/5] EL_U08 [2/5] EL_U09 [3/5] EL_U12 [2/5]
uses vocabulary and language structures appropriate for discussing current events and social phenomena [U02]
 EL_U01 [3/5] EL_U05 [3/5] EL_U08 [3/5]
is familiar with selected social and cultural issues and current events in English-speaking countries and understands their relevance in a global context [W01]
 EL_W01 [1/5] EL_W04 [3/5] EL_W08 [3/5] EL_W10 [3/5]
Form of teaching Number of hours Methods of conducting classes Assessment of the learning outcomes Learning outcomes
practical classes [C] 30 Activating method – discussion / debate [b04] 
Activating methods: a case study [b07] 
Screen presentation [c07] 
Simulation [e07] 
Individual work with a text [f02]  		course work K01 U01 U02 W01
The student's work, apart from participation in classes, includes in particular:
Name Category Description
Literature reading / analysis of source materials [a02] Preparation for classes
reading the literature indicated in the syllabus; reviewing, organizing, analyzing and selecting source materials to be used in class
Production/preparation of tools, materials or documentation necessary for class participation [a05] Preparation for classes
developing, preparing and assessing the usefulness of tools and materials (e.g. aids, scenarios, research tools, equipment, etc.) to be employed in class or as an aid when preparing for classes
Studying the literature used in and the materials produced in class [c02] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
exploring the studied content, inquiring, considering, assimilating, interpreting it, or organizing knowledge obtained from the literature, documentation, instructions, scenarios, etc., used in class as well as from the notes or other materials/artifacts made in class
Implementation of an individual or group assignment necessary for course/phase/examination completion [c03] Preparation for verification of learning outcomes
a set of activities aimed at performing an assigned task, to be executed out of class, as an obligatory phase/element of the verification of the learning outcomes assigned to the course
Analysis of the corrective feedback provided by the academic teacher on the results of the verification of learning outcomes [d01] Consulting the results of the verification of learning outcomes
reading through the academic teacher’s comments, assessments and opinions on the implementation of the task aimed at checking the level of the achieved learning outcomes
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