Electives: English in the description of current events - course description

General information

Course name	Electives: English in the description of current events
Course ID	08.9--ESP-EDCE-S24
Faculty	Faculty of Humanities
Field of study	WH - oferta ERASMUS / Filologia angielska
Education profile	-
Level of studies	First-cycle Erasmus programme
Beginning semester	winter term 2024/2025

Course information

Semester	6
ECTS credits to win	2
Course type	optional
Teaching language	english
Author of syllabus	mgr Richard Sharp

Classes forms

The class form	Hours per semester (full-time)	Hours per week (full-time)	Hours per semester (part-time)	Hours per week (part-time)	Form of assignment
Class	30	2	-	-	Credit with grade

Aim of the course

The course aims to develop English language skills through analysis and discussion of current global events. The course is focused on presenting information and research on the most important current world events presented in the mass media. This material will be used to raise students' social awareness and provide a wide range of contexts from which to develop their language skills.

Prerequisites

English: level B2 - minimum.

An understanding that the course may contain reference to material and events that some people may find offensive or of a sensitive and personal nature.

Scope

Analysis of various global events that are taking place around the world.
A practical analysis of the language used to describe and discuss such events.
Language skills used to initiate and maintain debates and discussions about important events.
Thematic vocabulary used to discuss and understand current global current events.

Teaching methods

Lectures using interactive discussion, written exercises and listening exercises. Classes will consist of multiple assignments designed to develop your English by studying current events.

Learning outcomes and methods of theirs verification

Outcome description	Outcome symbols	Methods of verification	The class form

Assignment conditions

The course grade consists of attendance and active participation in classes (50%) and presentation (50%).

Notes

Modified by mgr Richard Sharp (last modification: 29-05-2024 12:35)

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