Code: S1C5
ECTS: 6
Semester: 1st
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to foreign language, equipping you with the essential skills to communicate effectively and confidently in a variety of real-world contexts.
Key features of this course include:
- Communicative Approach: We emphasise practical communication skills focusing on speaking, listening, reading, and writing in foreign language and building a also on a solid foundation in grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation
- Cultural Immersion: Delve into rich cultural aspects associated with foreign language, exploring customs, traditions, and perspectives that enhance your understanding of the language.
- Interactive Learning: Engage in dynamic classroom activities, group discussions, and interactive exercises designed to foster active participation and accelerate language acquisition.
- Authentic Materials: Utilise authentic materials like videos, music, articles, and literature to expose you to natural language use and expand your vocabulary.
Development of linguistic competence in the target language through integrated practice in speaking, listening, reading, and writing; core grammar, vocabulary, and syntax for everyday, academic, and introductory professional communication; oral comprehension and oral interaction in common communicative situations; reading and interpretation of authentic texts and audiovisual materials; written production of short structured texts; pronunciation and communicative fluency development; introduction to cultural, social, and intercultural aspects associated with the language; language use in multicultural environments; communicative strategies for clarity, interaction, and confidence; progressive development of autonomy in language learning and use.
- Adaptability to new situations
- Working independently
- Team work
- Working in an international environment
- Respect for difference and multiculturalism
- Criticism and self-criticism
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to:
Knowledge
- demonstrate knowledge of core grammatical, lexical, and communicative structures of the target language;
- identify key cultural conventions and communicative practices associated with the language;
- understand the role of language in intercultural communication and professional interaction.
Skills
- comprehend and produce spoken and written discourse in everyday, academic, and basic professional contexts;
- participate in oral interaction using appropriate linguistic and pragmatic strategies;
- read and interpret authentic materials and communicate basic ideas clearly in writing.
Competences
- use the target language as a means of communication in multicultural and international environments;
- demonstrate increased linguistic confidence and communicative autonomy;
- approach intercultural interaction with awareness, openness, and respect.
