Foreign Language (4th semester)

Course: Folklore Studies, Ukrainian Language and Literature and Foreign Language

Structural unit: Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology

Title
Foreign Language (4th semester)
Code
ННД.15
Module type
Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
First
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
PLO 1, PLO 8, PLO 11, PLO 12, PLO 14. The full list of Programme learning outcomes is given in the section "Programme Profile".
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Acquire knowledge of: - phonetic principles governing the expression of various types (dialogue, monologue) in accordance with the context of intercultural communication; - the specifics of the morphological structure of the contemporary English language; - functional and stylistic norms for the use of lexical units within a synonymic chain, idioms, and expressions in accordance with the context of intercultural communication; - the distinctive features of the English language as a comprehensive linguistic system. 2. Demonstrate the ability to: - deliver monologues, adhering to the conventions of genre and style; - reproduce the content of written texts and express personal opinions with supporting arguments; - operate proficiently with grammatical units and select them in oral and written communication to achieve the communicative purpose of the statement.
Course content
The educational discipline (B2 communicative level) aims to foster students’ communicative, linguistic, and sociocultural competence; a positive attitude towards mastering both the language and the culture of the English-speaking world; awareness of the functions of a foreign language in the educational process and in society; provide knowledge about the culture, history, realities, and traditions of the country whose language is being studied, develop the ability to use, if necessary, various strategies to meet didactic needs (work with a manual, textbook, dictionary, reference literature, multimedia tools, etc.); to develop the ability of students to self-assess and self-improvement. The discipline consists of 4 content modules.
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
1. Clandfield L., Jeffries A. Global Upper-Intermediate Coursebook with Class CDs. London: Macmillan Publishers Limited, 2012. 166 p. 2. Campbell R., Tennant A. Global Upper-Intermediate Workbook with key. London: Macmillan Publishers Limited, 2012. 102 p. 3. Dooley J., Evans V. Grammarway 4. Newbury: Express Publishing, 1999. 278 p. 4. Foley M., Hall D. Advanced Learner’s Grammar. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited, 2003. 484 p. 5. Hughes R. Exploring Grammar in Writing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2006. 168 p. 6. Watkins F. Global Upper-Intermediate Teacher’s book with Teacher’s Resourse Disc. London: Macmillan Publishers Limited, 2012. 165 p.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
During the semester, practical classes are conducted on the relevant topics, during which the assessment is performed in accordance with the types of assignments and forms of evaluation outlined in the educational program. A communicative teaching methodology is employed.
Assessment methods and criteria
During the semester, assessment is conducted during practical classes based on the types of assignments and the evaluation method specified in the educational program. The resulting grade for current performance during the semester is calculated by taking the arithmetic mean of the performance rates for all types of evaluated tasks (work during practical classes, module work, and independent work). The obtained score is multiplied by 6.
Language of instruction
English

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Andrii Oleksandrovych Kravchenko
Department of English Philology and Intercultural Communication
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of English Philology and Intercultural Communication
Educational and Scientific Institute of Philology