Objectives
The subject aims to equip participants with satisfactory language competence by providing students with the opportunity to improve their general English language knowledge and areas related to their field of study. It focuses on developing students’ general level to C1, together with focusing on the basics of English for Academic Purposes and professional content in order to establish a stable foundation to help participants succeed in their academic life and fulfil obligations at the required level during their studies.
Academic results
Knowledge
- have knowledge of advanced grammatical structures
- have knowledge of wider academic vocabulary, word families
- have knowledge of wider vocabulary related to study field
- have a stable understanding of scientific texts
- know of advanced Study Skills, breaking up task, setting goals, time management
Skills
- Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning.
- Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions.
- Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes.
- Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organ-isational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.
Attitude
- maintain an open mind towards the need for learning Academic English
- maintain the need for continuous improvement
- maintain critical thinking skills
Independence and responsibility
- Maintain the need for autonomous learning strategies
- be aware of the strategies of individual or group study for better results
- develop skills of self-correction
- maintain the need for handing in quality work
Teaching methodology
Lessons involve group collaboration, individual presentation and group discussion. The teaching material is available printed and online, some materials are in audio-visual mode. Part of the material needs to be managed in a self-access manner.
Materials supporting learning
- Cotton, D. Falvey, D. & Kent S. (2014). New Language Leader Upper-intermediate. Pearson Longman.
General Rules
Performance assessment methods
Evaluation comprises of regular attendance, (30% of lessons can be skipped), active participation in lessons, and completing and submitting assignments and tests at a satisfactory level.
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- : 100%
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
● Signed 60-100% ● Not accepted 0-59%
Issuing grades
| % | |
|---|---|
| Excellent | -100 |
| Very good | |
| Good | |
| Satisfactory | |
| Pass | |
| Fail |
Retake and late completion
According to the regulations of the Codes of Studies.
Coursework required for the completion of the subject
| Nature of work | Number of sessions per term |
|---|---|
| participation in contact lessons | 84 |
| preparation for practice sessions | 20 |
| preparation for qualification proce-dures | 20 |
| preparation of home assignments | 26 |
| autonomous acquisition of self-access materials | 20 |
| preparation for tests | 10 |
| Total | 180 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Pre-2017, next review September 2021
Topics covered during the term
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| Lecture topics | |
|---|---|
| 1. | Architecture |
| 2. | Globalisation |
| 3. | Art |
| 4. | Psychology |
| 5. | Culture |
| 6. | Technology |
Additional lecturers
| Name | Position | Contact details |
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