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Theory of a Foreign Language. 4th semester

ННД.17

Обов’язкова дисципліна для ОП

First

2021/2022

4 Semester

1

PLO 1. Freely communicate on professional issues with specialists and non-specialists in both native and foreign languages, both orally and in writing, and use them to facilitate effective intercultural communication. PLO 7. Understand the main problems of philology and employ appropriate methods and innovative approaches to resolve them. PLO 8. Acquire knowledge and understanding of the language system, the general characteristics of literature as the art of words, the history of the studied languages and literature, and demonstrate the ability to apply this knowledge in professional pursuits. PLO 11. Know the principles, technologies and techniques for creating oral and written texts of various genres and styles in both native and foreign languages.

Full-time form

To be eligible for the course, students are required to have knowledge of the basic concepts of linguistics and the principles of systematic language organization, which are covered in the course «Introduction to Linguistics»; be familiar with linguistic terminology, the system of the Ukrainian language, theoretical and practical aspects of English phonetics, vocabulary, and grammar; have a B1/B2 level proficiency in the English language; possess the ability to independently analyse theoretical sources.

The discipline focuses on the study of the systematic organization of the modern English language, covering its phonetic, lexical, and grammatical levels, as well as exploring the history of English stylistics. The course is delivered in English, with the use of English-speaking local sources. The course consists of four modules. Modules 1-2, which are studied in the third semester, aim to consolidate knowledge about language as a phenomenon, explore aspects of phonetics and phonology, and examine the vocabulary of the modern English language. Modules 3-4, undertaken in the fourth semester, focus on the study of the grammatical structure of the English language, the history of the language, and stylistics. Within each module, students are expected to complete two modular control papers. The discipline is taught in the third and fourth semesters and carries a weight of 3 ECTS credits. The course ends with a test in the third semester and an exam in the fourth semester.

1. Alexeyeva I. Theoretical English Grammar Course. Vinnytsia: New book, 2007. 2. Naumenko L. P. Theory of the English Language: Lecture course for students of Oriental philology. Kyiv: Logos, 2009. 3. Naumenko L. P. Theory of the English Language: Practical tasks for students of Oriental philology. Kyiv: VOC «Kyiv University», 2019. 4. Parashchuk V. Y. Theoretical Phonetics of English. Vinnytsia: New Book, 2004. 5. Verba L. History of the English Language. Vinnytsia: New Book, 2006. 6. Practical Stylistics of English / L. P. Yefimov at al. Vinnytsia: New Book, 2004.

During the semester, students are assigned individual tasks for independent work based on the lecture material. The assessment of these tasks is conducted in accordance with the types of assignments and forms of evaluation outlined in the educational program.

The final assessment is conducted through a written exam. The maximum number of points that can be obtained on the exam is 40 points, and a minimum of 24 points (60% of the maximum) is required to receive a passing grade. The exam consists of two tasks, each evaluating the knowledge acquired in a specific semester. The first task tests the knowledge acquired in the first semester, while the second task tests the knowledge acquired in the second semester. Each task is evaluated with a maximum of 20 points.

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