Objectives and competences
The objective of this course is to consolidate, revise and expand students’ existing knowledge of the English grammar at 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. The objective of the course is to also equip students with the skills to participate in debates and discussion, and to guide students to the accurate use of pronunciation, intonation and spoken English in general.
Content (Syllabus outline)
• Consolidation of the acquired grammar based on selected advanced text samples for translation purposes
• Further development of the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills from Language Development 1, with emphasis on listening and speaking.
• Systematic acquistion of new vocabulary.
• Development of the ability to participate in discussion.
Learning and teaching methods
• exercises,
• text-based work,
• oral presentations,
• discussion/debate,
• homework assignments (self-study).
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
on completion of this course the student will be able to:
• use English grammar correctly while translating and in other communicative situations,
• understand correctly different speakers of English,
• use spoken English accurately,
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: English Language Development 2 : skripta. Maribor: Filozofska fakulteta, 2015. (vsakokratna posodobljena različica)
• Koletnik, Melita: English Language Development 2. Sudent's Book II. 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 end-term test, students have to fulfil all other individual requirements listed in the Assessment box .
Additional information on implementation and assessment • written exam* 70%
• active participation (+at least 80 % attendance), 10%
• evaluation of homework assignments. 20%
*The student can complete the written exam with knowledge examinations mid-semester.
