English Language II
| Title | Αγγλικά ΙΙ / English Language II |
| Code | ΥΠΟ-05-Α2 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | French Language and Literature |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 280006469 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 2 |
| Total Hours | 26 |
| Class ID | 600247521
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Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600247521
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
Knowledge of English at the B2 level (CEFR)
Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course students will be able to better understand language in terms of the words we use to create meaning. The course focuses on vocabulary for academic study and students will be able to understand how to use word families, collocations and multi-meaning words in order to create coherent text.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work in teams
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
In this course, English II, students familiarize themselves with word families, collocations and multi-meaning words with special emphasis placed on vocabulary development in academic texts. The aim of the course is to explore the relationship between words so that they can be used appropriately and effectively. It provides extensive practice in the use of word families, collocations and multi-meaning words. We focus on over 2.000 word families that are frequently used in a wide variety of contexts, evident in both general and academic texts.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
email, elearning platform, zoom classes
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminars | 39 | 1.6 | |||
| Fieldwork | 6 | 0.2 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 5 | 0.2 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Exams | 1 | 0.0 | |||
| Total | 51 | 2.0 |
Student Assessment
Description
There is a final exam at the end of the semester
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Campbell, Colin (2012). Vocabulary: English for Academic Study. Reading: Garnet Publications.
Last Update
03-12-2020
