Course: Language Practice 1

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Course title Language Practice 1
Course code UMJL/E7JP1
Organizational form of instruction Seminary
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 5
Language of instruction English
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Sampey Daniel Paul, MFA
Course content
review of advanced English grammar and vocabulary the modal verb system including usage to express the past and future pronouns explanation, practice and proficient usage of grammatical phenomena the tense, gender and aspect system of English verbs discourse markers - linkers, adverbs, adverbial expressions

Learning activities and teaching methods
  • Participation in classes - 28 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 95 hours per semester
  • Preparation for course credit - 27 hours per semester
prerequisite
Knowledge
Students are expected to have already mastered the language in terms of speaking, writing, listening and reading at the CEFR C1 level.
Students are expected to have already mastered the language in terms of speaking, writing, listening and reading at the CEFR C1 level.
Skills
Students are expected to have already mastered the language in terms of speaking, writing, listening and reading at the CEFR C1 level.
Students are expected to have already mastered the language in terms of speaking, writing, listening and reading at the CEFR C1 level.
learning outcomes
Knowledge
identify English advanced terminology related to grammar, vocabulary, stylistics and pronunciation
identify English advanced terminology related to grammar, vocabulary, stylistics and pronunciation
develop vocabulary used in the textbook and in the seminars
develop vocabulary used in the textbook and in the seminars
explain the correct usage of grammar covered in the seminars
explain the correct usage of grammar covered in the seminars
explain the differences among modes of English at various levels of formality
explain the differences among modes of English at various levels of formality
Skills
develop communication skills in English at CEFR C2 level in spoken and written mode
develop communication skills in English at CEFR C2 level in spoken and written mode
develop the correct use of advanced English terminology related to grammar, vocabulary, stylistics and pronunciation in practice
develop the correct use of advanced English terminology related to grammar, vocabulary, stylistics and pronunciation in practice
develop skills in initiating and continuing conversations in the topics covered in the textbook and in the seminars
develop skills in initiating and continuing conversations in the topics covered in the textbook and in the seminars
develop the correct usage of the grammatical structures and vocabulary covered in textbook units and in the seminars
develop the correct usage of the grammatical structures and vocabulary covered in textbook units and in the seminars
develop the correct pronunciation of general vocabulary appropriate for the level of study as well as pronunciation of the new vocabulary covered in the textbook and in the seminars
develop the correct pronunciation of general vocabulary appropriate for the level of study as well as pronunciation of the new vocabulary covered in the textbook and in the seminars
develop the ability to express one's own ideas and opinions coherently in English at the level of CEFR C2
develop the ability to express one's own ideas and opinions coherently in English at the level of CEFR C2
teaching methods
Knowledge
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
Teamwork
Teamwork
Skills
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Dialogic (Discussion, conversation, brainstorming)
Individual work of students
Individual work of students
Practice exercises
Practice exercises
Students working in pairs
Students working in pairs
Teamwork
Teamwork
assessment methods
Knowledge
Analysis of the student's language performance
Analysis of the student's language performance
Conversation
Conversation
Didactic test
Didactic test
Oral examination
Oral examination
Recommended literature
  • Depraetere, Ilse - Langford, Chad. Advanced English Grammar: A Linguistic Approach. London, 2019.
  • Hewings, M. Advanced Grammar in Use with Answers: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Advanced Learners of English. Cambridge, 2013.
  • Latham-Koenig, C. et al. English File Advanced Plus Student's Book. Oxford, 2021.
  • Latham-Koenig, C. et al. English File Advanced Plus Workbook. Oxford, 2021.
  • McIntosh, C. Cambridge Advanced Learners Dictionary. Cambridge, 2014.


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