Objectives and competences
• The objectives of this course are:
• to consolidate, revise and expand students’ existing knowledge of the English grammar and vocabulary on an advanced/proficient level,
• to develop the ability of the students to understand different English speakers and texts in a variety of contexts at an advanced/proficient level,
• to systematically build vocabulary,
• to develop the ability of the students to understand and analyse a variety of texts in English, while mastering the use of grammar and vocabulary (e.g. tenses and verbs, collocations and idioms) through their use,
• to encourage critical thinking and interpretation through the analysis of texts,
• to evaluate the credibility of sources and arguments presented in them,
• to encourage active participation in discussions in the English language,
• to encourage deriving to conclusions from given texts and the justification of argumented decisions,
• to encourage evaluation – judging ideas, texts, etc. according to criteria and arguments; encourage judgment about appropriateness, relevance and reliability of data;
• to encourage recognizing prejudices.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Consolidation of the acquired grammar and vocabulary based on selected English text samples of advanced difficulty,
• further development of language activities: reception (listening and reading), production (speaking and writing), and interaction (spoken and written) from Language Development 1, with emphasis on listening and speaking skills,
• systematic acquisition of new vocabulary,
• consolidation and further development of skills and knowledge acquired in other courses (cross-curricular links),
• development of the ability to participate in critical discussions
• intercultural awareness – building awareness and appreciation of the English speaking world
• addressing the use of AI in lang. development; raising awareness of its dis/advantages;
• engaging with topics relevant to AI;
• engaging with topics related to green transition.
Learning and teaching methods
• exercises,
• text-based work,
• oral presentations,
• discussion/debate,
• peer assessment,
• homework assignments.
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
on completion of this course the student will be able to:
• maintenance and improvement of language competence.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
• recognition of the need and willingness to continually develop existing skills and knowledge due to the ever changing nature of language,
• ability to independently develop research strategies
• ability to analyze and bring together ideas,
• ability to work in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
Readings
• John D. Bunting, Luciana Diniz, Susan Iannuzzi, Alice Savage, with Randi Reppen. 2019. Grammar and Beyond Essentials Level 4. CUP.
• Martin Hewings & Simon Haines. 2015: Grammar and Vocabulary for Advanced. CUP.
• McCarthy & O'Dell. 2002: English Vocabulary in Use
• Cambridge ESOL. 2012: Cambridge English Proficiency 1 for updated exam. CUP.
• Quirk, R. & Greenbaum, S. 1993: A University Grammar of English
• Mark Foley, Diane Hall. 2012: My Grammar Lab (Advanced). Pearson.
• Blaganje, Dana in Ivan Konte. 1995: Modern English Grammar. Ljubljana: DZS.
• Capel, Annette, Wendy Sharp. 2013: Objective Proficiency, Student's Book with Answers with Downloadable Software, 2nd Edition, CUP.
• didaktizirana (aktualna) avtentična besedila iz medijev, spletni viri, lastni viri. (didactised (current) authentic texts taken from the media, on-line resources, own sources).
Prerequisits
Attendance of 80% at contact hours and completed coursework are required for taking the exam.
Additional information on implementation and assessment • written exam, 60%
• coursework, 30%
• in-class participation. 10%
For a positive final grade, each part must receive a positive mark.
