Objectives and competences
Students will consolidate and expand their knowledge of English grammar and apply it when dealing with medium-difficulty texts, giving particular attention to the needs of language professionals. They will develop communicative activities and strategies, with a particular focus on written and reading skills. They will systematically expand their vocabulary and use it appropriately in both professional and general contexts, with an emphasis on the (la language technology) needs of future language professionals.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• English Grammar: Basic grammar theories and terminologyr; review and further development of acquired linguistic knowledge through contrastive analysis.
• Consolidation of acquired grammatical knowledge using selected medium-difficulty texts (literary, non-literary, etc.) for the puroses of future language professionals
• Strengthening of communicative language activities (reception, production, interaction, mediation) and further development of communicative language strategies, with a focus on writing and reading
• Targeted vocabulary development
• Developing basic technology skills for working with languages at a high functional level.
• English Language – Introduction to English Linguistics (cross-curricular links)
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 of English grammar, spelling, and other rules correctly,
• use grammar textbooks, other resources and literature,
• analyse grammatical elements on different levels,
• report more effectively in writing and understand texts more proficiently through listening,
• use their existing vocabulary
• use dictionaries and other (technolocial) resources
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
• ability to use source and target languages at a high functional level
• ability to work in pairs and in groups,
• ability to use modern information sources and technologies effectively,
• 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,
• ability to analyze and bring together ideas,
• ability to work in a multilingual and multicultural environment.
Readings
Temeljni viri:
• KOLETNIK, Melita, ZUPAN, Simon, ORTHABER, Sara, TEMENT, Tadeja. English language development 1: course book. Maribor: Filozofska fakulteta (vsakokratna posodobljena razlicica).
• 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.
Dodatni viri:
• Townsend Press. Student Edition eBooks. Vocabulary skills (spletni vir).
• didaktizirana avtenticna besedila iz medijev, spletni viri, lastni viri.
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 