Practical English: Module 4 - Written Language with Elements of Comprehension 4 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Practical English: Module 4 - Written Language with Elements of Comprehension 4
Module code: W1-FA-SW-S1-P1-JP3-3
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
Semester:
  • 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 to deepen students’ knowledge and practical skills of English through developing their writing skills, reading comprehension and knowledge of vocabulary in the context of creative writing. During practical classes students learn about the basic elements of creative writing and analyze their workings in provided examples such as description, character development, various forms of narration and points of view as well as language register.
Prerequisites:
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. [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_K_1]
 FA1_K01 [3/5]
understands the role and the significance of fiction in the social world and recognizes its cultural potential. [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_K_2]
 FA1_K05 [3/5]
can effectively use learnt language structures and vocabulary for the purposes of composing grammatically correct texts. [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_U_1]
 FA1_U09 [3/5] FA1_U12 [3/5] FA1_U14 [3/5]
is able to organize written texts in a coherent and logical manner [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_U_2]
 FA1_U09 [3/5] FA1_U12 [3/5] FA1_U13 [3/5]
has the skill to write short texts of fiction in accordance with specified requirements and give them proper editing for stylistic clarity and coherence. [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_U_3]
 FA1_U09 [3/5] FA1_U12 [3/5] FA1_U13 [3/5]
shows English language competence in comprehension of written language on a level approximating proficiency. [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_U_4]
 FA1_U01 [4/5] FA1_U02 [3/5] FA1_U10 [3/5]
has active knowledge of language structures that allow for composing written texts on a level approximating proficiency. [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_W_1]
 FA1_W03 [4/5] FA1_W05 [3/5] FA1_W06 [3/5]
has basic knowledge in the area of composing shorter texts of fiction and understands the workings of the elementary components in creative writing (for example, elements of description, character building, types of narration). [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_W_2]
 FA1_W05 [3/5] FA1_W06 [3/5] FA1_W15 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written assignments [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_w_1]
Continuous assessment of students’ practical creative writing skills based on texts written at home or in class.
 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_K_1 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_K_2 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_U_1 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_U_2 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_U_3 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_U_4 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_W_1 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_W_2
Test or tests [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_w_2]
Written test or tests on reading comprehension and knowledge of vocabulary for creative writing.
 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_K_2 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_U_1 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_U_2 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_U_3 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_U_4 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_W_1 SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_W_2
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 [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_fs_1]
Practical classes aimed at improving students’ practical language skills for reading comprehension and for writing short texts of fiction. Written vocabulary exercises.
 30
Written exercises to practice creative writing composition on a near proficiency level. Vocabulary and dictionary work for lexical exercises with the aim of improving writing skills. Participation in consultations with the instructor.
 30 Written assignments [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_w_1] Test or tests [SWR-S1-PNJP3-3_w_2]
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