Year V. PNJA. Reading and Writing Syllabus 2016/2017 dr

Year V. PNJA. Reading and Writing Syllabus
dr Katarzyna Papaja
dr Bartosz Wolski
2016/2017
Course objectives:
The main objective of the Reading and Writing course for Year V at PWSZ in Konin is for
students to have an opportunity to practice a number of issues with regard to reading and
academic writing at the proficiency level. The general focus of the course is to offer practical
guidance and to assist students in their MA research and MA thesis writing through providing
a wide variety of reading and writing tasks.
Course contents/description:
The main areas of interest for the course are the following:
- Writing abstracts, introductions, and conclusion sections of academic papers/theses.
- The use of vocabulary for academic writing
- The importance of cohesion/coherence in academic writing
- Reading and analyzing texts (both academic and non-academic)
- Analysis of common students’ errors
Completion requirements:
Semester 1 (30 hrs):
1. Regular attendance/Active Participation
2. 3 written assignments
3. 2 Reading and vocabulary tests
10%
60%
30%
Semester 2 (15 hrs):
1. Regular attendance/Active Participation
2. 2 Reading and vocabulary tests
10%
50% + 40%
4. Bibliography
Gude, K., 2012. Proficiency CPE Mastercalss. UK: Oxford University Press.
Evans, V. 2013. CPE Use of English. UK: Express Publishing.
Kenny, N. and Mortimer, L. 2014. Cambridge Practice Tests. UK: Pearson Education.
Thomas, B.J., 1995, Advanced Vocabulary and Idioms, Essex.