SLO | EN

Objectives and competences

The objective of this course is • to consolidate, revise and expand students’ existing knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary on the basic level, • to develop the ability of the students to understand different English speakers and texts in a variety of contexts, • to systematically build vocabulary.

Content (Syllabus outline)

• English Grammar: basic grammar theories and terminology, revision and consolidation of acquired knowledge. • Exercises and activities for the development of listening, speaking, writing and reading skills. • Acquisition of new vocabulary. • Building awareness and appreciation of the English-speaking world. The content of the course will be adjusted and the classes internally differentiated where necessary to meet the needs of the learners.

Learning and teaching methods

• exercises, • text-based work, • language problem solving tasks, • discussion/debate, • cooperative learning, • homework assignments.

Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding

on completion of this course the students will be able to: • use English grammar and vocabulary, • analyse grammatical elements on the sentence and parts-of-speech levels, • use grammar textbooks and other resources and technical literature, • understand demanding listening texts in English.

Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes

• ability to work in pairs and groups, • recognition of the need and willingness to continually develop existing skills and knowledge due to the ever-changing nature of language, • ability to become an autonomous learner, • ability to analyze and bring together ideas, • ability to work in a multilingual and multicultural environment.

Readings

• McCarthy & O'Dell. 2002: English Vocabulary in Use. • Capel, Annette, Wendy Sharp. 2013: Objective Proficiency, Student's Book with Answers with Downloadable Software, 2nd Edition, CUP. • didaktizirana avtentična besedila iz medijev, spletni viri, lastni viri / didacticized authentic texts taken from the media, on-line resources, own sources. Seznam aktualne literature bo prilagojen skupini. The reading list will be adapted to the needs and level of the students.

Prerequisits

Attendance of 80% and regular completion of coursework are required for taking the exam.

  • lekt. dr. KIRSTEN MARGARET HEMPKIN

  • Written examination: 70
  • Coursework: 20
  • In-class participation: 10

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