Academic English in multicultural perspectives 2500-WH-PODW-AEMP
The course aims to involve students in a discussion of topical issues from multicultural standpoints. It offers a variety of topics related to such areas as culture, communication, arts, films and literature, as well as media. Course activities will also include the use of grammar and vocabulary in academic contexts, both spoken and written. Students are welcome to share and exchange their ideas in a multicultural university environment and by means of communicative language skills and competencies in English, developed at CEFR B2+ level (IELTS band: 6)."
Content distribution (winter semester):
- Globalisation
- Communication
- Culture
- Technology
Content distribution (summer semester):
- Environment
- Literature
- Art
- Transport
Term 2022/23Z:
As in the main section. |
Term 2022/23L:
As in the main section. |
Term 2023/24Z:
As in the main section. |
Term 2023/24L:
As in the main section. |
Total student workload
Learning outcomes - knowledge
Learning outcomes - skills
Learning outcomes - social competencies
Observation/demonstration teaching methods
Expository teaching methods
Exploratory teaching methods
- brainstorming
Online teaching methods
- integrative methods
Prerequisites
Course coordinators
Assessment criteria
Assessment methods:
Written tests (3 out of 4) (W1, U2, U3)
Observation of participation, preparation and homework as well as Moodle assignment completion documented in an activity log (U1, K1, K2 )
Assessment criteria:
fail - 0%-59% (55%)*
satisfactory - 60%-69%
satisfactory plus - 70%-74%
good - 75%-84%
good plus - 85%-89%
very good - 90%-100%
The students are evaluated in accordance with the university regulations, and they must attend all course meetings in a classroom. Informed participation in class discussions – based on completion of the assigned reading and supportive collaboration with classmates – is also required. Each class absence has to be excused in the first week after the lesson missed. The final grade percentage will be reduced for every unexcused absence from class or assignment that a student has failed to complete.
Practical placement
n/a
Bibliography
Required reading:
Cotton, D., D. Falvey and S. Kent. 2015. New Language Leader Intermediate / Upper-Intermediate. Pearson Education Limited.
Dummett P., J. A. Hird. 2013. Course in English for Academic Purposes. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Additional reading:
McCarthy, M., F. O'Dell. 2008. Academic Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Term 2022/23Z:
As in the main section. |
Term 2022/23L:
As in the main section. |
Term 2023/24Z:
As in the main section. |
Term 2023/24L:
As in the main section. |
Notes
Term 2022/23Z:
n'a |
Term 2022/23L:
N/A |
Term 2023/24Z:
n'a |
Term 2023/24L:
N/A |
Additional information
Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system: