The aim of studying and bibliography

The main aim of study: The main aim of the course is to allow students to achievie B2 level of competence in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

The general information about the module: The module consists of 30 teaching hours per semester. During classes students practise speaking, reading and listening comprehension, writing and study English grammar and vocabulary. The aim of the course is to achieve B2 level of proficiency in accordance with Common European Framework of Reference.

Bibliography required to complete the module

Bibliography used during classes/laboratories/others

1

Oakes S., Frances E.

Speakout Upper-Intermediate - Student's Book with My English Lab (online workbook)

Pearson Longman, Essex, biblioteka PRz egzemplarzy 3, czytelania PRz egzemplarzy 1.

2011,

Basic requirements in category knowledge/skills/social competences

Formal requirements: participants must be accepted into the third semeter

Basic requirements in category knowledge: participants have achieved B1 level of proficiency in accordance with the Common European Framework of Reference

Basic requirements in category skills: students have achieved language skills (listening and reading comprehension, interaction, production, writing) required for B1 level, outlined in the Common European Framework of Reference

Basic requirements in category social competences: Students can work in pairs and groups in order to gain and pass on information and in order to solve problems.

Module outcomes

MEK	The student who completed the module	Types of classes / teaching methods leading to achieving a given outcome of teaching	Methods of verifying every mentioned outcome of teaching	Relationships with KEK	Relationships with OEK
01	Knowledge: students have a sufficient range of language to be able to give clear descriptions, express viewpoints and develop arguments without much conspicuous searching for words, using some complex sentence forms to do so. They can express themselves clearly and without much sign of having to restrict what he/she wants to say	Classes	In written tests and during examination	K_U006++ K_U009++ K_K001++	T1A_U03++ T1A_U05++ T1A_K01++
02	Listening: students can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument provided the topic is reasonably familiar. They can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. They can understand the majority of films in standard dialect.	Classes	Assesed during classes	K_U011++	T1A_U06++
03	Reading: students can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes and viewpoints. They can understand contemporary literary prose.	Classes	Asessed during classes and written tests.	K_U011++	T1A_U06++
04	Interaction: students can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. They can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining their views.	Classes	Asessed during classes and in oral examination.	K_U011++	T1A_U06++
05	Spoken production: students can present clear, detailed descriptions of subjects related to their field of interest. They can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.	Classes	Asessed during classes and in oral examination.	K_U006++ K_U008++	T1A_U03++ T1A_U04++
06	Writing: students can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to their interests. They can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. They can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.	Classes	In written tests and written assignments.	K_U006++	T1A_U03++

Attention: Depending on the epidemic situation, verification of the achieved learning outcomes specified in the study program, in particular credits and examinations at the end of specific classes, can be implemented remotely (real-time meetings).

The syllabus of the module

Sem.	TK	The content	realized in	MEK
3	TK01	Flatmating, family, personality vocabulary, asking questions. Speaking, listening.	C01	MEK01 MEK02 MEK05
3	TK02	Vocabulary used in informal emails. Writing an informal email, checking accuracy	C02	MEK01 MEK06
3	TK03	Feelings, gradable and ungradable adjectives, word formation. Reading, speaking, listening. Grammar: Present Perfect	C03	MEK02 MEK03
3	TK04	Advertisements. Making polite phone enquires. Reading, listening, speaking.	C04	MEK02 MEK04
3	TK05	Writing a CV and a cover letter. Describing first encounter story	C05	MEK03 MEK05 MEK06
3	TK06	Social issues. Verbs and nouns with the same form. Grammar: Present Perfect	C07	MEK01 MEK03
3	TK07	Preventing crime, surveillance. Giving solutions. Grammar: the Passive	C08	MEK01 MEK04
3	TK08	Formal written language. Writing a letter of complaint. Job interview.	C09	MEK01 MEK06
3	TK09	Newspaper extracts. Expressing opinions. Opinion adjectives. Reading and speaking.	C10	MEK02 MEK03 MEK05
3	TK10	Discussing ingredients of happiness; carrying out a happiness survey. Writing tips for being happy for a website. Money and employment vocabulary.	C11	MEK01 MEK03 MEK05 MEK06
3	TK11	Games. Discussing behaviuor and annoying habits and routines. Grammar: would/used to.Speaking.	C12	MEK01 MEK03
3	TK12	Talking about leisure. Writing an opinion essey. Using linkers.	C13	MEK04 MEK05 MEK06
3	TK13	Talking about holidays. Grammar: Future forms, countable and uncountable nouns.	C15	MEK01 MEK04 MEK05

The student's effort

The type of classes	The work before classes	The participation in classes	The work after classes
Laboratory (sem. 3)	The preparation for a test: 8.00 hours/sem.	contact hours: 30.00 hours/sem.	Finishing/Making the report: 20.00 hours/sem.
Advice (sem. 3)
Credit (sem. 3)

The way of giving the component module grades and the final grade

The type of classes	The way of giving the final grade
Laboratory
The final grade	Credit based on two written tests, online activities (60% correctness minimum) and participation in classes.

Sample problems

Required during the exam/when receiving the credit
(-)

Realized during classes/laboratories/projects
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Others
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Can a student use any teaching aids during the exam/when receiving the credit : no

The contents of the module are associated with the research profile: no