Academic English in multicultural perspectives

B1+ level of English

Contact hours with the teacher:

- participation in classes including online learning – 60 hours

Self-study hours:

- reading literature, completing homework and online assignments - 60 hours

- study material revision, individual consultations, and preparation for tests - 55 hours

Altogether: 175 hours (7 ECTS)

The student:

W1: has knowledge of academic English at B2+ level within the grammatical, lexical and communicative aspects and situations covered in the course (K_W01).

The student:

U1: is able to find and select various pieces of information and take a critical stance on the material acquired in order to develop, defend or refute arguments in an independently prepared argumentative composition in English (K_U01; K_U09);

U2: is able to use B2+-level English in spoken and written interaction in a multicultural environment wiithin the topcs covered in the course (K_U16);

U3: is capable of producing English texts at B2+ level and by means of grammatical structures and lexical items acquired in the course (K_U16).

The student:

K1: is aware of cultural differences and their importance in academic contexts, and can assume various roles in situations involving multicultural teams and single users of English as a foreign/second language (K_K07);

K2: is aware of the problems related to the process of learning English and is aware of the steps required in order to improve one's lingusitic skills (K_K01).

- inscenizacja

- pogadanka

- giełda pomysłów
- studium przypadku

- metody integracyjne
- metody oparte na współpracy

The aim of the course is to discuss a selection of subjects from multicultural standpoints.

The course aims to involve students in a discussion of topical issues from multicultural standpoints. It offers a variety of topics related to such areas as culture, communication, arts, films and literature, as well as media. Course activities will also include the use of grammar and vocabulary in academic contexts, both spoken and written. Students are welcome to share and exchange their ideas in a multicultural university environment and by means of communicative language skills and competencies in English, developed at CEFR B2+ level (IELTS band: 6)."

Content distribution (winter semester):

- Globalisation

- Communication

- Culture

- Technology

Content distribution (summer semester):

- Environment

- Literature

- Art

- Transport

Required reading:

Cotton, D., D. Falvey and S. Kent. 2015. New Language Leader Intermediate / Upper-Intermediate. Pearson Education Limited.

Dummett P., J. A. Hird. 2013. Course in English for Academic Purposes. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Additional reading:

McCarthy, M., F. O'Dell. 2008. Academic Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Assessment methods:

Written tests (3 out of 4) (W1, U2, U3)

Observation of participation, preparation and homework as well as Moodle assignment completion documented in an activity log (U1, K1, K2 )

Assessment criteria:

fail - 0%-59% (55%)*

satisfactory - 60%-69%

satisfactory plus - 70%-74%

good - 75%-84%

good plus - 85%-89%

very good - 90%-100%

The students are evaluated in accordance with the university regulations, and they must attend all course meetings in a classroom. Informed participation in class discussions – based on completion of the assigned reading and supportive collaboration with classmates – is also required. Each class absence has to be excused in the first week after the lesson missed. The final grade percentage will be reduced for every unexcused absence from class or assignment that a student has failed to complete.

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