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

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English 1 - 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 the students to develop their ability to apply language functions to effective communication in everyday life. The course also aims to further develop ability to use grammar structures which describe present and past activities and are used to form questions.
The course will introduce elements of the language of mathematics – basic vocabulary used in number theory, and expressions used to describe basic operations in mathematics.

Prerequisites

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A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages specified by the Council of Europe.

Scope

During the course students will learn how to:
 describe present and past activities using appropriate grammar tenses (8 hours)
 form basic questions in English - question words and auxiliary verbs (2 hours)
 exchange and get information in everyday life situations (3 hours)
 have a simple conversation in English (3 hours)
 read and understand texts describing present and past (4 hours)
 develop listening comprehension (2 hours)
 express opinions on social phenomena in a discussion in English (2 hours)
 read numbers – ordinal, cardinal, fractions (common, decimal)
 read dates and mathematical operations (4 hours)
 read with understanding simple mathematical texts concerning number theory (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, 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, taking part in discussions and giving a short presentation in English.

Recommended reading

1. C. Oxenden, V. Latham-Koenig, P. Seligson, New English File Student’s Book, Oxford University Press 2007
2. C. Oxenden, V. Latham-Koenig, P. Seligson, New English File Workbook, Oxford University Press 2007

Further reading

1. FCE Use of English by V. Evans
2. Internet articles
3. L. Szkutnik, Materiały do czytania – Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Wydawnictwa Szkolne i Pedagogiczne
4. J. Pasternak-Winiarska, English in Mathematics, Oficyna Wydawnicza Politechniki Warszawskiej, Warszawa 2006

Notes

Modified by dr Robert Dylewski, prof. UZ (last modification: 19-09-2019 13:32)