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The Notions of the discourse. Academic and Theological discourse. Norms and conventions
Grammar: Revision of tenses. Present Simple vs. Present Continuous. New Testament: editions, structure and style
Discourse: summing up on basic notions. Revision of tenses: test and practice
Construction of the discourse: two basic principles.
Grammar practice: embedded logic of the language in translation
Revising tenses - extension of usage. Gospel of Matthew, 1-2: reading and analysis
Grammar - tenses revision and practice. New Testament (Matt. 3): discussion/analysis
Grammar: Usage of Past Continuous vs. Past Simple and Present Perfect.
New Testament: highlights, important notions and vocabulary
Text belonging to the discourse: characteristic features (analysis of text
samples). Revising tenses: Past Continuous and Present Perfect
Discoursive text VS. Literary works: characteristic features. Interplay between styles for efficiency of the text
New Testament of St. Matthew, Ch.5. Beatitudes. Grammar: Passive Voice
Grammar: test on tenses. Acknowledgment of scientific contribution: quoting in written and oral format
Quoting (practice). Reporting verbs for Literature Review
Key nouns in academic English. Some aspects of plural in nouns of Greek/Latin origin
Vocabulary in academic English: register in selection of words. Contrast in meanings of the same words in academic and non-academic usage
Mentioning sources and academic usage of reporting verbs (vocabulary practice)
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Key academic verbs and key phrasal verbs in academic English. Noun phrases and level of formality in the text
Coherence and cohesion in academic texts
Types of logical connections with regard to linkers. Linking phrases. Practice
Creating the flow in the text: work with samples. Introductory phrases, topic sentences, conclusions
Efficient descriptions and presenting characteristics: role of adjectives. Key academic adjectives
Stylistic features in formal texts: binding conventions. Practice: correcting mistakes in texts belonging to formal style
Comparing styles applied in genres within theological discourse
Argumentative logic: types of argumentation in discoursive texts. Analysis of argumentative logic in text samples (practice)
Argumentative logic and linkers by types of logic
Writing according to argumentative logic: practice. Issues of structure and style. Peer review of written passages
Academic correspondence: principles, structure and style. Analysis of samples. Writing practice: letter of request
Writing summaries: basic principles and criteria. Analysis of samples
Writing as multi-drafting process: keeping in mind most important aspects (checklist)
Describing a problem and describing a situation: key vocabulary
Writing academic paper I: issues of structure. Research niche, literature review. Introduction and conclusion: marking the research borders
Writing academic paper II: issues of style. Useful expressions. Functional signposting language
Anti-plagiarizing: the problem and review of techniques. Presenting samples of techniques
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Splitting complex sentences: towards paraphrasing. Finding synonyms, using description as simple paraphrasing techniques
Presenting principles of editing (guide on editing own works), practice, peer review
Paraphrasing: preliminary techniques/ skills. Practice
Synonyms: identifying synonyms by the degree/modification of meaning/nuances of context and usage
Synonyms: selecting appropriate meanings. Work with vocabulary
Paraphrasing practice: argumentative logic and grammar. Re-building the grammatical structure to correctly capture the message
Paraphrasing: preserving argumentative logic with linking phrases. Correcting mistakes
Reading theological texts: analysis of grammar, vocabulary and the meaning. Grammar: Passive voice. Test
Grammar: passive voice in texts for results and processes. Analysis of the test results
Taking notes: approaches and techniques. Grammar: analysis of common mistakes
Morphology: roots, meanings, parts of speech. Morphology of Greek and Latin roots. Note-taking techniques
Variety of techniques in note-taking. Efficient reading: discussing approaches. Reading exercises
Morphology: Latin and Greek prefixes - associating the form with the meaning
Morphology: Latin and Greek prefixes. Grammar: linking words for reservations
Reading strategies: discussion. Efficient reading: practice with texts
Grammar: Conditional 2. Passive voice: revision
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Vocabulary: importance and experiences of Lent. Grammar: Conditional sentences
Grammar revision: Conditional 2 - functions in communication. Reading strategies: discussion
Grammar: Test on Conditionals 1&2. Variety of communicative functions: expressions containing Conditional 2
Grammar: expressions with "I wish"
Grammar and rhetoric in formal texts: Impersonal structures in academic English. Rhetorical devices, function: emphasis and interpretation
Improving the lexical resource: Variety of dictionaries. Techniques and resources. Tips on memorizing new vocabulary (discussion)
Vocabulary for Argumentative Logic: Sequence. Classification. Comparison and contrast
Academic citations. Standards of academic citation: APA, MLA and Chicago styles. Compiling bibliography for a written piece of work
Vocabulary for Argumentative Logic: Cause and Effect. Problem and Solution. Persuasion and Evaluation
Important concepts and notions in theological discourse. Analysis of samples
Grammar: Prepositions with nouns and adjectives
Grammar: Prepositions with adjectives and verbs
Phrasal verbs: particles and meanings. Exercises
Phrasal verbs in common use: practice.
Academic phrasal verbs
Preparation of oral presentation: structure and style. Academic expressions, signposting language
Final revision of presentation/paper. Proofreading. Exercises. Positioning
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Mastering rules of academic discourse in English: summarizing important aspects. Implications for texts belonging to theological discourse