DESCRIPTIONS OF SUBJECTS IN THE CURRICULUM OF ENGLISH PHILOLOGY
PRACTICAL ENGLISH 1
After finishing the course, the student:
• can use linguistic means necessary for expressing personal thoughts;
• is acquainted with vocabulary from the following areas: thematic vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, collocations, phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions;
• freely uses syntactic structures appropriate for the English language;
• uses grammatical terminology of a given area;
• developed reading techniques such as, e.g. reading for specific information, reading for general understanding;
• is able to prepare interpretations of and comments on the reading material;
• developed the ability of listening and understanding at the 'micro' level;
• is able to speak extensively and naturally; is able to follow other people's utterances and to participate in the discussion on a given topic;
• is aware of various styles and registers of the language;
• knows how the articulation apparatus is built;
• distinguishes and properly articulates particular sounds (vowels and consonants);
• knows the phonetic alphabet and is able to use it (the skill of phonetic transcription - transcription of single words and simple sentences);
• knows the basic processes appearing in connected speech (assimilation, elision, etc.);
• understands the basic functions of intonation, distinguishes and uses basic tones and intonation patterns in
PRACTICAL ENGLISH 2
After finishing the course, the student:
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can use linguistic means necessary for expressing personal thoughts
is acquainted with vocabulary from the following areas: thematic vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, collocations, phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions
freely uses syntactic structures appropriate for the English language
is able to distinguish grammatical structures and to use grammatical terminology of a given area, e.g. verb forms and other clause elements
is able to identify these forms and structures in samples of authentic language, e.g. newspaper articles
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developed reading techniques such as, e.g. reading for specific information, reading for general understanding
is able to prepare interpretations of and comments on the reading material
developed the ability of listening and understanding at the 'micro' level
is able to prepare utterances using appropriate register and structures (for / against, cause / effect, compare / contrast)
is able to speak extensively and naturally; is able to follow other people's utterances and to participate in the discussion on a given topic
has developed a skill in presenting coherent argumentation for or against a given idea; knows how to support it with appropriate examples
knows how to present a logical and coherent utterance without preparation
has the skill of analytical thinking
is able to use the evaluating criteria in assessing his/her own or somebody else’s utterances
is aware of various styles and registers of the language
understands the basic functions of intonation, distinguishes and uses basic tones and intonation patterns in appropriate contexts. stresses words correctly and knows how to shift
the stress in derivatives
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knows and uses the connected speech processes (assimilations, elisions, vowel alternations)
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knows the role and types of the nucleus and shifts the tonic stress depending on the implication of an utterance
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knows the accentuation tendencies in English and uses weak and strong forms; is able to transcribe short dialogues
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knows different types of rhythmic feet as well as the rhythmic tendencies in English
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knows the definition of a 'tone unit' and is able to divide sentences into tone units
knows and uses correctly different functions of intonation, e.g. highlighting information, introducing new information, adding additional information etc.
PRACTICAL ENGLISH 3
After finishing the course, the student:
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can use a wide range of linguistic means necessary to formulate thoughts precisely, to emphasise and differentiate fragments of discourse;
is acquainted with a wide range of vocabulary from the following areas: thematic vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions etc.;
knows complex grammar structures;
has developed reading techniques such as, e.g. reading for specific information, reading for general understanding;
is able to interpret and comment on the reading material according to academic standards;
has developed the ability to listen and understand at the 'micro' level;
has gained the ability to make speeches using the relevant register and appropriate structures (for and against, cause and effect, comparison and contrast);
is able to speak extensively and naturally; is able to follow other people's discourse and to participate in the discussion on a given topic;
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has developed the ability to present logical and coherent argumentation and counterargumentation; provides appropriate examples;
shows the ability to think analytically;
is able to use assessment criteria in relation to his/her own discourse as well as groupmates';
has acquired the skill to prepare a longer academic discourse (in relation to the future BA thesis) as well as to use the information from other texts in compliance with copyrights and
technical requirements;
is aware of various styles and registers of the language.
PRACTICAL ENGLISH – MODULE 1
Classes designed to help students with all aspects of their English. On completing the course students should be able to use English on B1 level
PRACTICAL ENGLISH – MODULE 2
Classes designed to help students with all aspects of their English. On completing the course students should be able to use English on advanced level, understand differences
between Polish and English, debate, write on advanced level and translate short newspaper articles
PRACTICAL ENGLISH – MODULE 3
Classes designed to help students with all aspects of their English. On completing the course students should be able to use English on advanced level, understand differences
between Polish and English, debate, write on advanced level and translate short newspaper articles
PRACTICAL ENGLISH – MODULE 4
Classes designed to help students with all aspects of their English. On completing the course students should be able to use English on advanced level, understand differences
between Polish and English, debate, write on advanced level and translate short newspaper articles
INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL LINGUISTICS
The course aims at:
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getting students acquainted with basic concepts and problems of general linguistics
presenting crucial linguistics theories and schools of thought
developing linguistic competence
DESCRIPTIVE GRAMMAR OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: MORPHOLOGY
 to consolidate and organize basic concepts and terminology in English morphology;
 to revise and develop issues concerning English morphology;
 to present morphological issues in a broader context;
 to present important theories of morphological description as well as methods of morphological analysis;
 to develop linguistic awareness;
 to arouse interest in linguistics;
to show how to use academic knowledge to acquire practical skills necessary for a teacher of a foreign language and a translator;
DESCRIPTIVE GRAMMAR OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: SYNTAX
The course aims at:
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Introducing students to the syntax of English and encouraging independent research
The course teaches students about the kinds of sentences used in English and their structure and functions and also about countability of noun, categories
of tenses, different aspects of verbs’ modality
DESCRIPTIVE GRAMMAR OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: SEMANTICS
 to consolidate and organize basic concepts and terminology in English semantics and pragmatics;
 to revise and develop issues concerning English semantics;
 to present semantic issues in a broader context;
 to present important theories of semantic description as well as methods of semantic analysis;
 to develop linguistic awareness;
 to arouse interest in linguistics;
to show how to use academic knowledge to acquire practical skills necessary for a teacher of a foreign language and a translator;
DESCRIPTIVE GRAMMAR OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE- PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY
The course aims at:
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getting students acquainted with basic concepts and problems of English phonetics and phonology
presenting crucial phonological theories and schools of thought
DESCRIPTIVE GRAMMAR OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: PRACTICAL CLASSES
The aim of the course is to familiarise the students with different levels of linguistic analysis as well as with methods of grammatical description. The course also aims to introduce and
consolidate metalanguage used to describe morphological, syntactic and semantic phenomena.
HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE I
The course aims at:
Presenting the students with systematic knowledge of historical development of English. As the result the students should be able to place English in Indo-European group of languages and
knowthe basic events that influenced its development
INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION I
Students learn about different approaches to translation/interpreting and are able to analyse source texts and choose the proper method of translation/interpreting. Students learn how to asses
different (including their own) translations.
RESEARCH METHODS IN LINGUISTICS
The course aims at:
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Introducing students to traditional linguistic methods, cognitive linguistics and the most recent trends in linguistics with the stress on relationships between the language and cognitive
mechanisms.
Development of independent analysis of language phenomena
Preparation for licenciate projects
RECENT TRENDS IN LINGUISTICS
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to present basic concepts and terminology in cognitive linguistics;
to develop linguistic awareness;
to arouse interest in linguistics;
to show how to use academic knowledge to acquire practical skills necessary for a teacher of a foreign language and a translator;
PHONETIC INTERFERENCE
The course aims at:
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getting students acquainted with basic concepts and problems connected with phonetic interference
presenting sources of negative transfer,
discussing phonetic mistakes performed by Polish speakers of English
presenting exercises to eradicate the mistakes
HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE II
The course aims at:Broadening students’ knowledge on the history of English. Students should be able to analyze the texts from different periods and make a presentations on sertain aspects
of language development
INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION II
Students learn about different approaches to translation/interpreting and are able to analyse source texts and choose the proper method of translation/interpreting. Students learn how to asses
different (including their own) translations.
INTRODUCTION TO LITERARY STUDIES
The course is aimed at showing the students the beauty and relevance of literary work as a work of art, providing them with necessary tools for its analysis and developing their sensitivity to
literature. The course should help students with their future work during their classes on English and American literarure
HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE I
The course aims at:
Students learn the basis of English literature and analysis of literary works. Thus they gain and develop their literary and language competence
HISTORY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE 1
Skills and knowledge: the ability to make use of the metalanguage of contemporary literary studies to analyse and interpret literary works, and to understand the development of American
literature.
INTRODUCTION TO CULTURAL STUDIES
Introduce students to basic cultural knowledge from the point of view of cultural anthropology.
HISTORY OF GREAT BRITAIN
England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland – geography, demography, social-cultural characteristics; major institutions of the contemporary UK, parliament and monarchy, political system
and social class, the media
HISTORY OF THE USA
general historical knowledge and advanced English
BRITISH STUDIES I
During the course students become acquainted with the basic notions concerning social, political and cultural life of contemporary Britain. They are exposed to various aspects of British culture
so that they are aware of its diversity. One of the major aims of the course is to encourage students’ individual participation in British culture through motivating them to read British
newspapers, watch British television etc. The course includes the following general topics: geography, identity, diversity, politics, society, class, pop culture.
AMERICAN STUDIES I
The student has some knowledge relating to successful interpretations of academic style written and spoken texts in English, especially in the field of cultural studies, e.g. sociology, politial
science, history.
The student understands the fundamentals of the political system and cultural products of the USA.
The students possesses working command of English, both written and spoken with which to scrutinize complex academic texts. The student is able to select and utilize such content for
scientific purposes.
The student is able to arrive at some basic contrastive analysis of most salient aspects of culture or politics of the USA and/or Poland.
The student communicates, albeit with some difficulty, in public by being able to take advantage of both verbal as well as non-verbal aspects of public speaking.
The student shows curiosity of the other and the cultural aspects of the USA as well as foreign culture as such. The student is familiar with current cultural trends and phenomena.
HISTORY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE II
Skills and knowledge: the ability to make use of the metalanguage of contemporary literary studies to analyse and interpret literary works, and to understand the development of British literature
in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Introduction to the Theory of Language Learning
Objectives of the course:
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Developing understanding of mechanisms of second/foreign language learning,
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Familiarising students with basic theories of language learning and their implications for methods and techniques used in the language classroom,
Familiarising students with methods and approaches of foreign language teaching from a historical perspective.
HISTORY OF AMERICAN LITERATURE 2
Skills and knowledge: the ability to make use of the metalanguage of contemporary literary studies to analyse and interpret literary works, and to
understand the development of American literature after WW II.
BRITISH STUDIES II
During the course students broaden their knowledge about social, political and cultural life of contemporary Britain. They are encouraged to conduct in-depth analyses of selected topics and
present the results of their research in class. The course includes the following general topics: sport, fashion, music, architecture, fine arts, film, theatre, food.
AMERICAN STUDIES II
The course aims at:
Students learn about American culture, prepare their own project and write the final test
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGY I
The course aims at:
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Getting students acquainted with basic notions concerning teaching English as a foreign language in accordance with current trends of educational reform
and its demands and requirements from EFL teachers
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Providing students with reflective and hands-on classes, simultaneously referring to students previous educational experience as FL learners and current
language teaching requirements and demands, providing reflective discussions on didactic and educational issues associated with Polish schools and their reality
and preparing students for their pre-service teaching practice
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Increasing repertoire of currently used teaching techniques, including IT in FL teaching, supporting students in recognizing individual predispositions and
understanding their needs and skills, training them to become independent and autonomous learners and future teachers
Topics:
FL Learner and FL Teacher, working with different groups
Classroom management and classroom language, establishing rapport
Teaching aids and materials
Models of FL lessons
Lesson planning (individual lessons and sequence of classes)
Teaching vocabulary in context
Teaching structures and grammar
Teaching receptive skills
Teaching productive skills
Integrating language skills in FL classroom
New trends in FL teaching - CLT, NLP, task-based approach
Autonomy in FL classroom, autonomous learners, project works
New technologies in FL teaching
Professional development
INTRODUCTION TO THE THEORY OF LANGUAGE LEARNING
Objectives of the course:
 Developing understanding of mechanisms of second/foreign language learning,
 Familiarising students with basic theories of language learning and their implications for methods and techniques used in the language classroom,
Familiarising students with methods and approaches of foreign language teaching from a historical perspective.
STYLES AND STRATEGIES OF FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING
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Getting students acquainted with basic learning styles and strategies so that they become more conscious when planning, organizing and monitoring their future academic and
linguistic education.
Helping students to diagnose learning styles and strategies of their learners as well as understanding what techniques might be appropriate to pupils representing different learning
styles and how to help learners develop learning strategies.
Making students aware of individual differences among learners and factors influencing the teaching/learning process, lesson planning and the learning outcomes.
Offering reflective and consciousness-raising classes so that students, by relying on their own learning experience, can refer to current trends in FL teaching. Moreover, they integrate
theoretical knowledge with practical classroom techniques that can be used to facilitate their own FL learning process as well as
organizing it for their future learners.
appropriate contexts.
INTERCULTURAL EDUCATION
Course aims:
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to familiarize students with various aspects of intercultural communication in order to enhance the effectiveness of communication with representatives of other cultures,
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to sensitize them to diverse cultural factors that affect communication in the international context,
to provide them with an intellectual framework that will be helpful in understanding and interpreting various cultures,
to develop learner autonomy and critical thinking skills and
to prepare students for teaching intercultural skills in English language lessons.
Modality
ENGLISH LANGUAGE TEACHING METHODOLOGY II
Aims of the course:
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Developing the ability of professional self-reflection by discussing didactic and pedagogical problems that students may encounter during their teaching practice in schools,
Offering consciousness-raising activities so that students could transfer theoretical knowledge into practical classroom applications,
Familiarizing students with contemporary tendencies in language education and supporting them in implementing them in classroom practice,
RESEARCH METHODS IN APPLIED LINGUISTICS
The course aims at:
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Informing students about the theory of SLA research, i.e. about choosing and designing study methods, instruments and procedure and about the range of
classroom related research.
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Helping students to establish critical view when analyzing research findings.
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Preparing students to design their own research projects.
Topics
Research in language education - overview
Types of research
Research procedure
Planning one’s research
Research instruments choice and design
Research analysis and report
TEACHING ENGLISH TO YOUNG LEARNERS
The course aims at:
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Offering workshops that allow students to integrate the theory on teaching young learners with hands-on tasks
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Helping students to select proper classroom techniques and materials when teaching e.g. grammar and vocabulary in context and language skills to young
learners
Topics:
YLs and their educational needs
Classroom language, instruction and support
Teacher of YLs
Games, songs, nursery rhymes in teaching YLs
Story-telling, video and IT materials as source of input in teaching children
Techniques and material selection and adaptation
Planning classes for children
EVALUATION OF LANGUAGE SKILLS
The aim of the course is to:
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familiarise students with a number of aspects and concepts involved in assessing products and processes of learning,
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help them evaluate ready-made tests,
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sensitize them to social and ethical aspect of testing,
prepare them to select appropriate assessment techniques and construct progress tests and other assessment procedures.
MICROTEACHING – OBSERVATION TECHNIQUES
Upon completion of the course students will have developed practical skills of planning and conducting English lessons and will have familiarized themselves with lesson observation
techniques.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
The course aims at teaching students the use of computer and programmes, especially the ones connected with their field of study. Its syllabus includes the use of text editor, spread sheet and
multimedia and audio-visual presentation program
INTERNSHIP
The main goals of Internship are:
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Broadening students’ knowledge and putting it into use
Gaining knowledge about the organisation students work for
Learning skills necessary in future work like cooperation with the group and liaising with customers
Preparing students for responsibilities connected with their future work
Preparing students for looking for their future jobs
SECOND MODERN FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Classes designed to help students with all aspects of a foreign language
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Raising students’ fitness by different forms of physical activity, including aerobics, volleyball, dancing, uni-hockey and other.
HISTORY OF PHILOSOPHY
The course aims at acquainting the students with the main philosophical problems and systems and showing them the importance of philosophical thought in shaping civilisation. So the systems
will be discussed in the social and historical context. The classes may also help students with the basic thinking methods: analysis and synthesis.
LOGIC
Analysis of utterance requires logical tools which enforce human thinking (logical competence) needed for proper arguments without logical fallacies. The course generally aims at: deepening
language and logical awareness of the students. It will also focus on making hypotheses and their analysis, analysis of the texts from natural language and recognition of syntactic and semantic
errors.
DIPLOMA SEMINAR
1. To provide students with information on expectations and requirements regarding writing their BA thesis, and rules for participation in seminars.
2. To prepare students to make a conscious choice of topic for their BA thesis; to discuss and analyze the topics and contents of theses written by participants in seminars.
3. To offer guidance in research and to suggest first references which will serve as a starting point for students’ further unassisted work.
4. To prepare students for the analysis of gathered resources, and to discuss fragments of writing prepared by students.
5. To write and submit a BA thesis.