ECTS - PWSZ im. Witelona w Legnicy

The Witelon University of Applied Sciences in Legnica - Field: Pedagogy
ECTS Course Catalogue 2010/2011
ECTS credits
2
1.Course title
Foreign language classes English- level B1
2.Course contents
Classes
Acquisition of the following linguistic competences:
In the scope of listening – The student can recognize and understand phrases and the highest frequency
vocabulary related to areas of most immediate personal relevance (e.g.shopping, cinema, television). He can
understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters with phrasal vebs and idioms. He can
understand the main point of many radio or TV programmers on current affairs or topics of personal or
professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
In the scope of reading – The student can read the texts that consist mainly of high frequency everyday or jobrelated
language. He can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes.
In the scope of speaking – The student can communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and
direct exchange of information during the trip around the country where the language is used. He can handle
very short social exchanges related to current affairs. He can use a series of phrases and sentences to describe in
simple terms his experience and the everyday events, his dreams, hopes and ambitions. He can give reasons and
explain his opinions and plans. . He can tell short stories and retell the plot of the film or book as well as describe
his impression.
In the scope of writing – The student can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal
interest. He can write a film review, an article for a magazine.
3.Prerequisites
The placement test for level B1
4.Learning outcomes
The knowledge of the foreign language on the level B1 defines the ability to use the foreign language on the
independent level in the scope of understanding, speaking and writing. The person using the language on this
level can understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work,
school, leisure, etc. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is
spoken. Can produce simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe
experiences and events, dreams, hopes & ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and
plans.
5.Recommended reading
1. Latham-Koenig, Christina, Oxenden, Clive New English File Intermediate, OUP 2008
2. Hopkins, Andy More Work in Progress, Longman 1998
3. Taylor, Liz International Express, OUP 2003
6.Type of course
Obligatory
7.Teaching team
Department of Pedagogy –English language teachers
8.Course structure
Form Number of hours Semester Year
Lecture
Classes 30 6 III
Laboratory
Project
Seminar
Other
Total student’s
workload
9.Assessment methods
Classes – credit, exam.
10.Language of instruction
English
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