Practical English: Module 2 - Written Language 2 Field of study: English Philology
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021

Module name: Practical English: Module 2 - Written Language 2
Module code: W1-FA-TX-S1-P1-JP2-2
Programme code: W1-S1FA19.2021
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 aim of the module is to further develop the ability to write short texts in English by enhancing the ability to plan and compose written forms 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 various composition forms. The module develops students’ ability to paraphrase and summarise longer texts.
Prerequisites:
The completion of the module Practical English: Module 1, Written Language 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]
is aware of the importance of correct editing of various texts. [TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_K1]
 FA1_K01 [3/5] FA1_K04 [3/5]
is aware of the stylistic and syntactic differences between the mother tongue and the foreign language [TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_K2]
 FA1_K05 [3/5] FA1_K07 [3/5]
can compose a short text on a given topic choosing the line of argumentation appropriate for the purpose of the text/its function [TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_U1]
 FA1_U08 [2/5] FA1_U12 [3/5]
effectively paraphrases and summarises longer texts [TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_U2]
 FA1_U08 [2/5] FA1_U12 [3/5]
demonstrates active vocabulary knowledge sufficient to write texts at the advanced level [TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W1]
 FA1_W03 [3/5]
knows the difference between formal and informal registers of written English. S/he is able to select appropriate register depending on the genre of the text and its recipient/virtual recipient [TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W2]
 FA1_W03 [3/5] FA1_W06 [3/5]
knows punctuation rules in English and applies them in texts [TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W3]
 FA1_W04 [3/5]
is familiar with organisational patterns of selected text genres and understands how the line of argumentation determines their structure [TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W4]
 FA1_W04 [3/5]
Type Description Codes of the learning outcomes of the module to which assessment is related
Written assignments [TX-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.)
 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_K1 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_K2 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_U1 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_U2 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W1 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W2 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W3 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W4
Examination [TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_w_2]
Written examination evaluating the students’ knowledge of the issues specified in the syllabus and the skills they have acquired. Its format is described in the syllabus.
 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_K1 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_K2 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_U1 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_U2 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W1 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W2 TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_W3 TX-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 [TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_fs_1]
written exercises using different language registers; punctuation exercises; composing short texts; summarising longer texts
 30
preparing written assignments; preparing arguments, searching for information and verifying information; complementary reading
 45 Written assignments [TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_w_1] Examination [TX-S1PNJ2-JP-2_w_2]
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