Objectives
The subject aims to equip participants with satisfactory language competence by providing students with the oppor-tunity to improve their general English language knowledge and areas related to their field of study. It focuses on developing students’ general level to B2+, 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 general grammatical structures
- • have knowledge of basic academic vocabulary, word families
- • have knowledge of basic vocabulary related to study field
- • have a basic understanding of scientific texts
- • know of basic Study Skills, breaking up task, setting goals, time management
Skills
- • Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
- • Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speak-ers quite possible without strain for either party.
- • Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
Attitude
- • establish an open mind towards the need for learning Academic English
- • establish the need for continuous improvement
- • establish critical thinking skills
Independence and responsibility
- • establish a need for autonomous learning strategies
- • be aware of the strategies of individual or group study for better results
- • develop skills of self-correction
- • establish the need for handing in quality work
Teaching methodology
Lessons involve group collaboration, individual presentation and group discussion. The teaching material is availa-ble 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
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.
Performance assessment methods
Communication exercises, presentations, assignments.
Percentage of performance assessments, conducted during the study period, within the rating
- Communication exercises, presentations, assignments. : 100
Percentage of exam elements within the rating
- -: -
Conditions for obtaining a signature, validity of the signature
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.
Issuing grades
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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 |
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participation in contact lessons | 84 |
preparation for practice sessions | 20 |
preparation for qualification procedures | 20 |
preparation of home assignments | 26 |
autonomous acquisition of self-access materials | 20 |
preparation for tests | 10 |
Approval and validity of subject requirements
Consulted with the Faculty Student Representative Committee, approved by the Vice Dean for Education, valid from: 08.11.2021.
Topics covered during the term
Communication Environment Sport Medicine Transport Literature
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1. | - |
Additional lecturers
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