Reading and Discussion 1-2

1. GENERAL INFORMATION ON Reading and Discussion COURSES
(INFORMACJE OGÓLNE O GRUPIE KURSÓW Reading and Discussion 1-2 )
Course titles (Nazwy kursów): Reading and Discussion 1, Reading and Discussion 2.
University Progam:
English Studies
(Kierunek studiów:
Anglistyka)
Specializations
– not
applicable
(Specjalność/s
pecjalizacja nie dotyczy)
Level: BA program
(Poziom studiów:
Licencjackie)
University
Years: 1
(Rok
studiów:
1)
Semesters: 1-2
(Semestry: 1-2)
Mode:
weekday and
weekend
Studies
(Tryb:
Dzienne i
zaoczne)
Status: obligatory courses
(Status: kursy obowiązkowe)
Study hours:
Weekday studies:60
Weekend
studies:40
(Liczba godzin w
planie studiów:
Studia dzienne:60
Studia zaoczne:40)
Total number of independent study:
Weekday studies:0
Weekend studies:4
(Całkowita liczba godzin pracy własnej
studenta:
Studia dzienne:0
Studia zaoczne:4)
Language of
instruction:
English
(Język
wykładowy:
Angielski)
ECTS points: 6
(Liczba punktów ECTS: 6)
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION
(OPIS KURSÓW)
The aim of the courses:
The main objective of Reading and Discussion 1 and 2
courses is to train students in perceptive reading of
authentic English from a range of relevant academic
fields, as well as to equip them with discussion skills
necessary for further studies in English. The courses
focus on reading for information while sensitizing
students to the role of style and rhetoric in content
presentation.
Courses:
Weekday studies:
Reading and Discussion 1,
hours
Reading and Discussion 2,
hours
Weekend studies:
Reading and Discussion 1,
hours
Reading and Discussion 2,
hours
3. LEARNING OUTCOMES
(EFEKTY KSZTAŁCENIA)
class, 30 study
class, 30 study
class, 20 study
class, 20 study
In terms of KNOWLEDGE, by the end of both courses, students will know:
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the dynamics of written and spoken communication
basic text genres and text types
strategies that enhance reading comprehension and guide the reading process
the role of para-textual elements in academic texts (footnotes, introductions, summaries,
bibliographies etc.)
the importance of pre-reading activities and re-reading in the learning process
In terms of SKILLS, by the end of both courses, students will be able to:
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read general, academic, literary, journalistic and specialist texts of increasing length and difficulty
use various techniques of extracting information from texts (close reading, skimming for main
ideas, scanning for specific information)
identify the author’s point of view; distinguish opinions from verifiable facts
identify text and paragraph structure (topic sentences, main concepts, supporting ideas,
conclusions)
deal with new vocabulary while reading (as well as expand vocabulary through reading)
take notes, paraphrase and summarize texts for the purpose of presentation / discussion of main
ideas
ask for clarification
answer text-based questions and present arguments
elicit views of others and present their own ideas
express and respond to personal feelings and attitudes
express and argue points of view, express agreement and disagreement
participate in spontaneous spoken discourse
state their point clearly, coherently and confidently
Obligatory resources: ----Obowiązkowa literatura: -------