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COURSESYLLABUS:ENGLISHLANGUAGEIV Year 2010-2011

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COURSE SYLLABUS FOR THE SUBJECT English Language IV

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Subject: English Language IVCode 35326Type: CompulsoryDegree: English StudiesYear / Semester: Second/SecondDepartment: Departament de Filologia Anglesa i

AlemanyaLecturers: Dr. Miguel Fuster Mrquez (Group AA/BA)

Dra. Ana Beln Cabrejas Peuelas (Group AB)Dra. Nuria Edo Marz (Group AB)Beatriu Cardona i Prats (Group AC)Dra. Begoa Clavel Arroitia (Group BA)Dr. Sergio Maruenda Bataller (Group BB)

Class Schedule: Group AA Monday & Wednesday 8.00-10.00Group AB Monday & Wednesday 8.00-10.00Group AC Monday & Wednesday 8.00-10.00Group BA Monday & Wednesday 15.00-17.00Group BB Monday & Wednesday 15.00-17.00

2. INTRODUCTION TO THE SUBJECT

- English Language IV is a second-year (second semester) compulsory

subject that is part of the module English Language & Linguisticsand

the sub-module English Language (II-VIII). This subject is related to

other subjects in the English Linguistics sub-module: History of the

English Language, English Morphology and Lexis, English Syntax and

Second Language Acquisition.

- The aim of the course is to develop communicative skills in English

(listening and reading comprehension and written and oral expression,


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communicative interaction and mediation) at the B2+ level in multiple

contexts.

- At the same time, the course aims to promote autonomous learning,

self-assessment, and remedial work with the lecturer.

- Recommended previous knowledge and competences: Students will

need a minimum B2 level of English according to the Common

European Framework(CEF).

3. WORKLOAD

Activities # hoursPractice with the 5 skills as defined by the CEF and

other competences.

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Attendance at seminars 6Sitting examinations 12Preparation of papers, projects, group work, etc. 32Class preparation 32Preparation for examinations 32Attendance at tutorials 3Workload: total 150Total ECTS credits 6

4. COMPETENCES (GENERAL AND SPECIFIC) AND LEARNINGOUTCOMES

General

The development of interpersonal skills and the capacity for teamwork (C11).

Participating in small groups (tutorials, seminars) and in group work and group projects.

Being involved in activities where consensus is sought (making decisions with others)

(C11).

The development of the capacity for individual work, independent learning,

organizational skills and time management. Taking responsibility for ones ownlearning with some monitoring on the part of the lecturer. Being confident and flexible in

identifying and defining problems and being able to apply the appropriate knowledge,

tools / methods to solve them (C12).

The ability to design and manage projects and write high-quality reports,

presentations and papers within a variety of work environments. The students will

be able to examine and develop: text organisation, point of view, register and style,

editing skills, paraphrasing, summarising, descriptive composition and argumentative

composition (C13).


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Specific

The acquisition of communicative and social competence in the English language

(listening and reading comprehension and written and oral expression,

communicative interaction and mediation, including grammatical and stylistic

correction) at the B2+ level of the Common European Framework of Reference forLanguages. (C14)

The ability to relate the geographical and historical aspects of the English-

speaking world and its most relevant institutions with contemporary culture and

society: Consolidation of the contents of introduced in History and Culture of

English-Speaking Countries. Through the analysis of media discourse and other

relevant written and audiovisual material, the students will become familiar with the

most relevant aspects and events of English-speaking countries in order to better

understand their evolution and current situation. (C16)

An awareness of the theoretical and practical aspects of the following disciplines

in English: phonology, lexicology, morphology, syntax and textual and discursive

analysis. Students will concentrate on the theoretical and practical aspects of theEnglish language. Consolidation of the competences included in English

Language I. Practical activities that promote the use of English to explain linguistic

phenomena. Acquisition of specific vocabulary including its pronunciation. Practical

activities designed so that students can recognize different grammatical categories and

their corresponding functions. (C18)

An awareness of and ability to identify geographical, social and gender varieties

of English, including non-literary registers. Students will be given the opportunity to

indentify different geographical, social and gender varieties of English. In English

Language IV we will focus on the mainstream varieties and some common registers,

etc. (C28)

The ability to use tools, programs and software designed specifically for thestudy of the English language and its literatures. Practical activities to learn how to

communicate in English using web-based platforms. Activities in English to learn how to

look for information using the universitys electronic resources. Learning how to use the

Aulavirtual: questionnaires, resources, forums, etc. (C30)

5. CONTENTS

Unit 9

Reading: The world of entertainment

Writing: An article

Listening: Listening for detail. TV showsSpeaking: Talking about likes and dislikes

Grammar: Reported speech 1. Linking words for contrast

Unit 10

Reading: Stories on personal experiences

Writing: Stories. Ways of organising ideas

Listening: Extracts on different subjects

Speaking: Speculating. Using appropriate vocabulary

Grammar: Modal verbs to express certainty and possibility

Unit 11

Reading: Reporting on extreme situations

Writing: Reports on improvements. Making suggestions and recommendations

Listening: Intensive listening

Speaking: Speculating

Grammar: Modals expressing ability.As and Like. Look, seem, appearUnit 12 Reading: Modern lifestyles and health


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Writing: An essay

Listening: Attitudes to health

Speaking: Discussing health issues

Grammar: Relative pronouns and relative clauses

Unit 13

Reading: On advice and recommendations

Writing: Giving advice

Listening: Animal world

Speaking: Discussing nature

Grammar: Third conditional. Wish / If only / Hope

Unit 14

Reading: Descriptions: new homes

Writing: An article

Listening: Describing experiences with host families

Speaking: Language of description. Talking about options

Grammar: Causative have. Expressing obligation and permission

Unit 15

Reading: Reading tourist information

Writing: E-mail giving information, inviting and accepting

Listening: Festivals

Speaking: Turn-taking

Grammar: The passive. The passive with reporting verbs

Unit 16

Reading: Review of new technologies and developments

Writing: A Review

Listening: Discussing uses of new devices

Speaking: Discussing new technology

Grammar: Linking words: when, if, in case, even if, even though, whether. Reporting 2:

Reporting verbs

6. COURSE SCHEDULE

# UNITS WEEKS1 Unit 8 & Unit 9 32 Unit 10 & Unit 11 23 Unit 12 & Unit 13 24 Unit 14 & Unit 15 25 Unit 16 210 Oral tests 2

Total 13

7. METHODOLOGY ANDACTIVITIES

Class Methodology

Students are encouraged to learn as autonomously as possible, acquiring

the knowledge and skills targeted in each unit of the course book and of

additional material used in the classroom.


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Theory-based classes:

Grammar points will always be presented in context. Case studies and

problem-solving learning will be used to deal with these and other

concepts related to English language and culture.

Practical classes:

Students will work with a set of materials aimed to provide them with the

necessary skills to comprehend and produce written and oral texts, and

also build on their active knowledge of lexical resources and grammar in

English. Students will also be given the opportunity to acquire

competences other than C14 in class.

Other activities

Seminars and tutorials will focus on all the work produced by the students,

which includes case studies and problem-solving activities.

For continuous assessment, students will be required to produce a

Portfolio designed to evaluate their improvement and exploitation of

resources at their disposal. The Portfolio must include materials from

dossiers, writing assignments, contributions to forums and blogs, and any

other additional material. This work will be revised and evaluated in

individual or group tutorials. Students will also be given the opportunity to

acquire competences other than C14 in these seminars and tutorials.

8. LEARNING ASSESSMENT

There are two types of assessment: type A and type B. They are mutually

exclusive (i.e. students can do one or the other but not both). If a student does

any of the work for assessment type A, he/she cannot then do the final

examination for students doing assessment type B.

Type A is for students who attend classes on a regular basis. For them,assessment will be made up of 3 parts:


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Type of assessment % of final grade

a) Individual written theory and practice examination (use of

English, writing, reading, listening, speaking).70%

b) Portfolio 20%

c) Tutorials (group or individual) 10%

To pass the subject students need to get at least 5 out of 10 in each part.

Otherwise, the rest of the marks will not be calculated for the final mark. The

final mark will be the average of parts a, b and c.

Type B assessment is for students who cannot come on a regular basis. They

will have the opportunity to do a final exam. The assessment for that exam will

be:

To pass the subject students need to get at least 5 out of 10 in parts a and b.

The final mark will be the average of parts a and b.

Assessment Criteria

Theory

Students will need to show that they have grasped the theoretical

concepts that have been explained in the theory classes, as well as the lexical

and functional items to be used in the multiple contexts seen in class.

Practice

Type of assessment % of final grade

a) Individual written theory and practice examination (use of

English, writing, reading, listening, speaking).80%

b) Examination will also include questions on competences

other than C14. 20%


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Students will need to show that they have attained a B2+ competence

level in the productive and receptive skills, as described in the learning

outcomes (section 4) and in the course contents (section 5).

9. MATERIALS

a) Course Syllabus: Online in Aula Virtual

b) Notes: Online in Aula Virtual

c) Activities dossier: Online in Aula Virtual.

10. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES OF INFORMATIONBasic texts for the preparation of discipline-specific content

a. General bibliography (Manuals)

Coursebook

Brook-Hart, Guy. 2008. Complete First Certificate. Cambridge: Cambridge

University Press. [Students book + Workbook]

Reference

Hashemi, Louise & Barbara Thomas. 2009. Grammar for First Certificate

(with answers). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Thomas, Barbara & Laura Matthews. 2009. Vocabulary for First Certificate.

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Tayfoor, Susan. 2009. Common Mistakes at First Certicateand How to

Avoid Them. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

b. Specific bibliography (regarding content or units)

McCarthy, M. & F. ODell. English Vocabulary in Use (Intermediate to UpperIntermediate). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Murphy, Raymond. 2009 (3rd ed). English Grammar in Use

(Intermediate/Upper-Intermediate). Cambridge: Cambridge UniversityPress.

McCarthy, M. & F. ODell. English Phrasal Verbs in Use (Intermediate to

Upper Intermediate). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

McCarthy, M. & F. ODell. English Idioms in Use (Intermediate to Upper

Intermediate). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.


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c. Complementary bibliography

Collins diccionario espaol-ingls, ingls-espaol, Harper Collins

Publishers.

Collins English Dictionary and Thesaurus. Harper Collins Publishers, 1999.

Diccionario Oxford Espaol-Ingls/Ingls-Espaol, Oxford.

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English(New Edition). Longman.

Swan, Michael, Practical English Usage, Oxford, 2000.

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