Academically-oriented English practice: Integrated skills and academic discourse

compulsory

English Linguistics: Theories, Interfaces, Technologies

1st cycle

1. Extending the knowledge of the written and spoken academic register – vocabulary and phraseology – in general terms and within the selected academic discipline.

2. Extending the skills in effective use of sources in terms of critical reading as well as citing and synthesis applied in a scientific text or presentation.

3. Furthering of academic presentation skills, academic argumentation skills and academic discussion in both writing and speaking.

4. Learning the critical requirements of the scientific text in terms of its general construction and rhetorical structure of its component parts.

5. Development of skills needed in editing and troubleshooting of academic texts.

Year 3

yes (partly) - Some topics covered with WA Moodle support (readings, quizzes, forum, assignment)

Passed final examination in Academically-Oriented English Practice 2BA; English language competency level of B2+/C1.

Moodle, Collegium Novum Library

Interactive lecture,

class and group discussions,

work with text,

presentations,

practical exercises,

consultations,

Moodle assignments

7 ECTS (3+4) (after both semesters)

(First semester of a two semester course. Continued as 15-AOEP-ISAD-EL-12 in the second semester.)

(First semester of a two semester course. Continued as 15-AOEP-ISAD-EL-12 in the second semester.)

Learning content description

1. Academic vocabulary and phraseology

2. Summary, paraphrase, synthesis, non-plagiarism – practice with academic texts

3. Descriptions of language data – spoken and written exercises

4. Presentation and discussion of selected theoretical and research aspects of the BA diploma project

5. Critical reading of scientific texts

6. Structure of the academic/scientific text

7. Writing practice

8. Discussion and correction of BA paper excerpts

9. WA Stylesheet – document formatting, citing sources, listing references

- Swales, John M. and Christine B. Feak. 2004. Academic writing for graduate students: Essential tasks and skills (Second edition.) Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan Press.

- The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/purdue_owl.html

- Using English for Academic Purposes (UEfAP) http://www.uefap.net/

- English Vocabulary Exercises Site - http://www.englishvocabularyexercises.com/

- Jordan, R.R. 1999 Academic Writing Course. Study Skills in English. Longman.

- Academic Phrasebank http://www.phrasebank.manchester.ac.uk/

- Macpherson, Robin. 2004. English for Academic Purposes.

- Michael McCarthy, Felicity O'Dell 2008 Academic Vocabulary in Use : 50 units of academic vocabulary reference and practice : self-study and classroom use

Upon completion of the course, the student:

1. Is able to effectively use the academic register of the selected academic discipline in both speech and writing

2. Is able to effectively summarize, paraphrase and synthesize information found in academic sources

3. Is able to present and discuss publicly research data and academic views

4. Is able to critically and appropriately respond to presentation contents and views of other researchers.

5. Understands the construction of a scientific text and is able to apply it – in particular to own BA diploma paper

6. Effectively edits and troubleshoots academic texts.

Methods of assessment:

Written exam & Oral exam,

written assignments,

presentations feedback & grade,

corrections of BA paper excepts

quizzes,

Assesssment criteria:

excellent (bdb; 5.0): very good practical knowledge of the spoken and written academic/scientific register; very good skills in presenting and discussing academic/research contents; very good skills in citing sources and referring to data in text and presentations; very good skills in scientific text editing and troubleshooting.

very good (+db; 4.5): 1-2 competencies acquired at a level slightly below the excellent

good (db; 4.0): good level of acquiring all or almost all of the competencies

satisfactory (+dst; 3.5): 1-2 competencies acquired at a sufficient level

sufficient (dst; 3.0): (merely) sufficient level of acquiring all or almost the competencies

failing (ndst; 2.0): insufficient acquisition of all or nearly all the competencies