Objectives and competences
The objective of this course is to consolidate, revise and expand students’ existing knowledge of the English grammar on an advanced level, to develop the ability of the students to understand different English speakers and texts in a variety of contexts at an advanced level and to systematically build vocabulary.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• English Grammar: basic grammar theories and terminology, revision and consolidation of acquired knowledge
• The sentence, the clause, the phrase
• Parts of speech vs. parts of sentence
• Consolidation of the acquired grammar based on selected text samples of medium difficulty (literary, non-literary, etc.) for translation purposes
• Exercises and activities for the development of listening, speaking, writing and reading skills, with emphasis on listening and speaking.
• Acquisition of new vocabulary.
• Consolidation and further development of skills and knowledge acquired in the course on morphology (cross-curricular links).
• Building awareness and appreciation of the English speaking world.
Learning and teaching methods
• exercises,
• text-based work,
• problem solving tasks,
• discussion/debate,
• cooperative learning,
• homework assignments (self-study)
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
on completion of this course the students will be able to:
• use English grammar correctly,
• use grammar textbooks and other resources and technical literature.
• analyse grammatical elements on the level of parts of speech and on the sentence level,
• understand demanding listening texts,
• use dictionaries, other resources and technical literature
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
• ability to work in pairs and groups,
• ability to use up-to-date sources of information and technology,
• 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 independently develop research strategies and problem solving techniques,
• knowledge of how to react in conflict situations,
• ability to analyze and bring together ideas,
• ability to work in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
Readings
• KOLETNIK, Melita, ZUPAN, Simon, ORTHABER, Sara, TEMENT, Tadeja. English language development 1 : course book. Maribor: Filozofska fakulteta. (vsakokratna posodobljena različica)
• Koletnik, Melita: English Language Development 1. Sudent's Book. 2019. (skripta II)
• Quirk, R. & Greenbaum, S. 1993: A University Grammar of English
• Foley, Mark in Diane Hall. 2012. MyGrammarLab. Advanced C1/C2. (Book + Online + Mobile) Pearson: Harlow.
• Blaganje, Dana in Ivan Konte. 1995: Modern English Grammar. Ljubljana: DZS.
• didaktizirana avtentična besedila iz medijev, spletni viri, lastni viri. (didactised authentic texts taken from the media, on-line resources, own sources).
Prerequisits
Prerequisites for enrollment in the course:
None.
Prerequisites for successful completion of the course:
Before taking the exam, students have to fulfil all other individual requirements listed in the Assessment box.
Additional information on implementation and assessment • written exam (or successfully passed colloquium tests (2) ), 70%
• active participation (80 %attendance), 10%
• evaluation of homework assignments. 20%
