Practical English: Module 2 - Reading Comprehension 2 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021

Module name: Practical English: Module 2 - Reading Comprehension 2
Module code: W1-FA-AD-S2-P1-RT2-2
Programme code: W1-S2FA19.2021
Semester:
  • summer semester 2024/2025
  • summer semester 2023/2024
  • summer semester 2022/2023
  • summer semester 2021/2022
Language of instruction: English
Form of verification: exam
ECTS credits: 3
Description:
The module aims at improving practical English skills by developing students' ability to understand written and spoken texts at an advanced level and to expand their active and passive vocabulary, including specialist vocabulary.
Prerequisites:
Successful completion of the module Practical English: Module 1 – Reading Comprehension 1
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]
understands the need for independent work and continuous development of language skills. [AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_K_1]
 FA2_K01 [3/5]
is aware of the complexity of a variety of social discourses and the linguistic registers and forms of text organisation functioning within them. [AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_K_2]
 FA2_K05 [3/5]
is able to use a rich and varied vocabulary, taking into consideration the correct choice of vocabulary according to the context, collocations, specific idioms, etc. [AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_U_1]
 FA2_U07 [3/5]
is able to use a variety of vocabulary correctly and actively in speaking and writing at a high level of proficiency. [AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_U_2]
 FA2_U04 [2/5] FA2_U07 [4/5]
possesses the knowledge of a wide range of vocabulary applicable both in everyday life and in specialized areas, appropriate to the given registers and social discourses, including specialized terminology. [AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_W_1]
 FA2_W02 [3/5]
possesses highly developed linguistic competence in understanding written and spoken text in a variety of cultural contexts. [AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_W_2]
 FA2_W02 [3/5] FA2_W08 [3/5]
is able to understand written and spoken texts of a high level of complexity characteristic of a variety of cultural contexts, from everyday to specialized ones [AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_W_3]
 FA2_W02 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Test or tests [AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_w_1]
Written test on reading comprehension and knowledge of vocabulary.
 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_K_1 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_K_2 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_U_1 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_U_2 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_W_1 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_W_2 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_W_3
Examination [AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_w_2]
The exam tests the lexical material and language skills contained in the textbook or other course materials.
 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_K_1 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_K_2 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_U_1 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_U_2 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_W_1 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_W_2 AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_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 [AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_fs_1]
Exercises aimed to improve the understanding of spoken and written texts. Written exercises introducing new vocabulary and language structures. Analysis of written and spoken texts in terms of their organization and use of argumentative structures.
 30
Lexical exercises and own work on expanding vocabulary. Preparation of arguments, searching for and verifying information. Participation in as many real communication situations as possible. Preparing for tests and exams. Participation in consultations.
 60 Test or tests [AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_w_1] Examination [AD-S2-PNJA-RT2_w_2]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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