Practical English Learning (PEL) 340-AR1-3PEN

-ss understand the importance of critical thinking at all stages of writing
-ss understand and use the pattern of a five-paragraph essay
-ss are able to state a thesis and support it with appropriate arguments
-ss pay attention to the unity and coherence of their texts
-ss pay attention to language accuracy of their texts
-ss know how to use primary and secondary sources in their writing
-ss know how to effectively summarize, paraphrase and quote texts
-ss are critical readers and thinkers

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

(in Polish) w sali

Prerequisites (description)

The course aims to help students develop further skills in writing the academic essay with the particular emphasis on critical thinking, reading skills and writing with the outside sources. It also prepares the student to the final examination.

Course coordinators

Term 2024:

Anna Dziok

Term 2025:

Anna Dziok

Term 2023:

Magdalena Łapińska

Learning outcomes

The student will learn and understand
KA6_WG1 linguistic phenomena, processes, and systems as well as theories explaining their interdependence (essay)
KA6_WG9 general terminology employed in the description of cultural phenomena significant for language analysis and the analysis of the process of communication (essay)
KA6_WK1 problems and challenges concerning language and communication and their relevance to fundamental dilemmas of modern civilization (essay)
The graduate is able to:
KA6_UW4 carry out a critical analysis and interpret various creations of culture using philological methods that make it possible to assess the importance of the texts in the historical and cultural process (essay)
KA6_UK4 participate in debates in a foreign language – present, assess and discuss various opinions and positions (essay/observation)
KA6_UK6 use the second foreign language, both spoken and written, at B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages(essay)
KA6_UO1 plan and organise individual and team work(observation/essay)
KA6_UU1 individually plan and implement one's own lifelong learning program(observation)

Assessment criteria

assessment of written assignments

Bibliography

Schenck, M.J. (1988). Read, Write, Revise. A Guide to Academic Writing. New York: St. Martin’s Press.
Swales, J. and Feak, Ch. (1994). Academic Writing for Graduate Students. The University of Michigan Press.
Taylor, G. (1989). The Student’s Writing Guide. Cambridge University Press.

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 340-AR1-3PEN in USOSweb