Practical English writing 2

The aim of the course is to develop language competences in writing (at B2 level).

KNOWLEDGE – A STUDENT KNOWS AND UNDERSTANDS

to use the vocabulary typical of formal and informal written forms of communication in English at B2 level

SKILLS – A STUDENT IS ABLE TO

- expresses him/herself in writing in a formal or informal way, , formulating a logical and coherent text (180-200 words) at B2 level, addressed to a specified addressee.

- correct errors, under the guidance of the teacher, in written expression at B2 level.

SOCIAL SKILLS – A STUDENT IS READY TO

develop language competences at B2 level using monolingual and bilingual dictionaries, formulating a written statement.

Basic aids:

Evans, V. 2010. Successful Writing Upper-Intermediate. Express Publishing.

Jordan R. R. 2002. Academic Writing Course : Study Skills in English. Pearson Education Limited.

Folse, K.S., Muchmore-Vokoun, A., Vestri Solomon, E, 2010. Great Writing 2: Great Paragraphs, Third Edition. Heinle Cengage Learning.

Additional aids:

Benson E., Benson M., Ilson R., 2003. The BBI Dictionary of English Word Combinations. Wydawnictwo Omnibus.

Copage, J., 1999. First Certificate Writing. Pearson Education Limited

Sorenson, S., 2010. Webster’s New World™ Student Writing Handbook. Wiley Publishing Inc.

Zemach E., Rumisek L., 2005. Academic Writing. From Paragraph to Essay. Oxford University Press.

Idioms, Collocations and Word Formations. Wydawnictwo Poznańskie.

The lecturer’s materials.

After passing the subject, a student:

1. knows vocabulary specific for formal and informal written expressions in English at a B1+ level.

2. is able to write formal and informal texts (180-200 words) at a B1+ level which are coherent, consistent and addressed to the specific addressee.

3. is able to correct his mistakes in written expressions (at a B1+ level) under the guidance of a lecturer.

4. develops her/his language skills (at a B1+ level) by using monolingual and bilingual dictionaries while formulating written expressions.