Foreign language 1 Field of study: Materials Science and Engineering
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2018

Module name: Foreign language 1
Module code: IM1A_JO1
Programme code: 08-S1MAA16.2018
Semester: winter semester 2018/2019
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: course work
ECTS credits: 2
Description:
The module is aimed at developing the language communication competence in the field of language activities (reading, listening, speaking, writing, interacting) taking into account necessary language strategies as well as elements of specialised technical language. The module develops the skill of independent learning, acquiring the knowledge and working in a team and also of effective communication with the environment.
Prerequisites:
Recommended knowledge of the foreign language enabling the achievement of the planned target level.
Key reading:
New Inside Out, Upper-Intermediate, Sue Kay & Vaughan Jones, Macmillan Publishers 2012. Student’s Book, Workbook, CD-ROM.
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]
Students have the skill of understanding various written and oral texts, including simple technical texts, requiring a systemic knowledge about the language (in particular grammatical structures, lexis, and phonetics); they have the skill of writing various texts, requiring the knowledge of the syntax, vocabulary and basic elements of style depending on the degree of their complexity and form; they can form clear and transparent oral statements (production and interaction) based on the knowledge of pronunciation, grammatical structures and vocabulary, including the lexis from the field of engineering, using rules of speech organisation, and an appropriate register and style. [IM1A_JO1_1]
 IM1A_U03 [4/5]
Students search, select, analyse, assess, and classify the information using various sources and methods. [IM1A_JO1_2]
 IM1A_U01 [3/5]
Students can work in a team, communicate with the environment in the work place and outside it, can use the interpersonal skills. Students understand the need for further learning, perform self-assessment, are capable of supplementing and improving the acquired knowledge and skills. [IM1A_JO1_3]
 IM1A_U02 [1/5] IM1A_U06 [1/5] IM1A_K01 [1/5]
Students communicate in a foreign language using various communication channels and techniques within a scope relevant for the specific area of knowledge. [IM1A_JO1_4]
 IM1A_U03 [5/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Credits [IM1A_JO1_w_1]
Periodical written and oral checking of the language competence acquired during classes and through own work within the range of marks 2-5.
 IM1A_JO1_1 IM1A_JO1_2 IM1A_JO1_3 IM1A_JO1_4
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 [IM1A_JO1_fs_1]
Subject classes using a communicative approach in foreign languages teaching, with elements of discussion, with written or oral feedback, with the involvement of student's own work. Classes are delivered using a motivating method (e..g. project) as well as remote education methods and techniques and also using the ICT.
 30
Work with a handbook, dictionary, exercise book, supplementing literature, Internet sources. Acquiring and consolidating the language competence gained during classes. Preparing oral and written forms (e.g. a project, presentation, dialogue, essay, letter). Work on the e-learning platform. Preparation to various forms of education effects verification.
 30 Credits [IM1A_JO1_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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