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-JB-S1-P1-JP-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: 2
Description:
The aim of the module is to improve the ability to compose short texts in English by enhancing the ability to plan and provide arguments in the written form 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 forms of argumentation and the relationship between the way of argumentation and the purpose of argumentation. The module familiarises students with basic techniques of paraphrasing and summarising 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 [JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_K1]
 FA1_K05 [1/5]
demonstrates basic skills in the organisation and presentation of written forms of expression [JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_K2]
 FA1_K01 [1/5] FA1_K04 [1/5]
can compose a short text on a given topic making their line of argument clear [JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_U1]
 FA1_U08 [1/5] FA1_U12 [2/5]
demonstrates the ability to paraphrase and summarise longer texts [JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_U2]
 FA1_U08 [1/5] FA1_U12 [2/5]
demonstrates active vocabulary knowledge sufficient to write texts at the intermediate level [JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W1]
 FA1_W05 [1/5] FA1_W06 [1/5]
is able to differentiate between formal and informal registers of written English [JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W2]
 FA1_W05 [1/5] FA1_W06 [1/5]
knows basic punctuation rules in English [JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W3]
 FA1_W05 [1/5] FA1_W06 [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 [JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W4]
 FA1_W05 [1/5] FA1_W06 [1/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written assignments [JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_w_1]
Systematic evaluation of the development of the student's writing skills based on his/her written assignments (short compositions, essays, summaries, etc.)
 JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_K1 JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_K2 JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_U1 JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_U2 JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W1 JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W2 JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W3 JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_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 [JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2fs_1]
written exercises using different language registers; punctuation exercises; analysis of written texts focusing on the use of argumentative structures; composing short texts; summarising longer texts
 30
preparing written assignments; preparing arguments, searching for information and verifying information; complementary reading
 30 Written assignments [JB-S1PNJ2-JP-2_w_1]
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Syllabuses (USOSweb)
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