1. SylabUZ
2. Faculty of Mathematics, Computer Science and Econometrics
3. winter term 2019/2020
4. Mathematics - Second-cycle studies leading to MS degree
5. English 2

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English 2 - course description

Aim of the course

The course aims to enable students to improve speaking, reading and writing skills, as well as listening comprehension in English. It will help students to develop their ability to apply language functions to effective communication in everyday life. The course also aims to further develop students’ ability to use the language of mathematics in order to discuss mathematical problems and read, with understanding, specialist texts. It also encourages students to master their skills of expressing ideas using complex language structures, e.g. Passive Voice, and grammar tenses to describe present, past and future activities. It provides an opportunity to revise the rules and master the skills of giving a presentation in English.

Prerequisites

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B1+/B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages specified by the Council of Europe.

Scope

During the course students will learn to or improve their ability to:

• describe present, past and future events using different grammar tenses (4 hours)
• understand and use Passive Voice, especially in mathematical texts(4 hours)
• exchange information concerning mathematical problems – plane geometry, set theory (2 hours)
• give definitions of sets (2 hours)
• read mathematical symbols from set theory (2 hours)
• understand vocabulary used to describe angles and geometric figures (2 hours)
• use properly the language of mathematics in speaking and writing (4 hours)
• better understand specialist texts (4 hours)
• prepare and deliver a presentation on a topic concerning mathematics (2 hours)
• discuss mathematical problems in class, give arguments for and against (2 hours)
• understand expressions used in mathematical proofs and abstracts (2 hours)

Teaching methods

The course focuses on communication activities in functional and situational context. It encourages students to speak with fluency and develop the four skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking by means of group and pair work, discussion, presentation, listening, oral and written exercises.

Learning outcomes and methods of theirs verification

Outcome description	Outcome symbols	Methods of verification	The class form

Assignment conditions

Classes – grade: a condition for receiving a credit are positive marks for tests, participating in class discussions, dialogues, delivering a presentation in English, getting information on different topics.

Recommended reading

J. Pasternak-Winiarska, English in Mathematics, Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Warszawskiej, Warszawa 2006

Further reading

1. FCE Use of English by V. Evans
2. Internet articles
3. R. Murphy English Grammar in Use.

Notes

Modified by dr Robert Dylewski, prof. UZ (last modification: 20-09-2019 11:22)