BA in Journalism / Бакалавр в Області Журналістики

Course Details

Course Information Package

Course Unit TitleINTERMEDIATE ENGLISH
Course Unit CodeAENG102.
Course Unit Details
Number of ECTS credits allocated2
Learning Outcomes of the course unitBy the end of the course, the students should be able to:
  1. Use English competently and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  2. Express themselves confidently and accurately.
  3. Identify and apply the structure of the language in various contexts.
  4. Compose organised and coherent pieces of writing.
  5. Use the vocabulary needed for effective communication.
  6. Develop the various skills acquired with reference to reading, writing, listening, and speaking.
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
PrerequisitesAENG101.Co-requisitesNONE
Recommended optional program componentsNONE
Course Contents

The fundamentals of effective writing and critical analysis are studied together with the building of vocabulary through analysis and discussion of passages based on various topics.  Extensive practice aiming at improving students’ speaking, listening, reading and writing skills is also included. 

In particular, the course covers the following:

Conditional Clauses

Passive Voice

Derivatives

Gerund and Infinitive

Reported Speech

revision, extension and further practice on Tenses

further practice on syntax and the use of various conjunctions

writing descriptive and narrative compositions

informal letter writing (apology and advice)

comprehension: reading texts on various topics, comprehending, analysing and reproducing new pieces of work

vocabulary development through reading and listening to passages based on various topics including the use of synonyms, antonyms and phrasal verbs

development of oral language skills through class-discussions and other   communicative drills

Recommended and/or required reading:
Textbooks
  • Kathleen o’Brien, Fiona Longden, English for Adults (2 or 3),Latest Edition, Greece, Grivas Publications,2006
  • Olivia Johnston, Mark Farell, Ideas & Issues, Intermediate,Second Edition, UK, Chancerel International Publishers Ltd, 2008
References
  • Derek Sellen, Grammar goals, Updated edition, Black Cat Publishing, Canterbury, 2008
  • The Concise Oxford Dictionary, UK, Oxford University Press, 2004
Planned learning activities and teaching methods

The course is delivered to students by means of lectures conducted by the instructor. The major method of teaching is the interactive communicative approach based on the principles of functional language learning and teaching. Audio-visual aids, class discussions, pair and group work and other communicative drills are among the instructor’s tools to keep students’ interest alive and elicit the maximum participation from students. Students are also encouraged to make extensive use of the Internet.

Assessment methods and criteria
Assignments10%
Tests25%
Class work5%
Final Exam60%
Language of instructionEnglish
Work placement(s)NO

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