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COURSESYLLABUS:ENGLISHLANGUAGEIII Year 2010-2011

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COURSE SYLLABUS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE IIII

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Subject: English Language III

Code 35325Type: CompulsoryDegree: English StudiesYear / Semester: Second/FirstDepartment: Departament de Filologia Anglesa i

AlemanyaLecturers: Dra. Nuria Edo Marz (Group AA and BA)

Asuncin Salvador (Group AB and BB)Beatriu Cardona (Group AC)To be assigned (Group AB)

Class Schedule: Group AA Monday & Tuesday 8.00-10.00

Group AB Monday & Tuesday 8.00-10.00Group AC Monday & Tuesday 8.00-10.00Group BA Monday & Tuesday 15.00-17.00Group BB Monday & Tuesday 15.00-17.00

2. INTRODUCTION TO THE SUBJECT

- English Language III is a second year (first semester) subject that is

part of the module English Language and Linguistics and the Sub-

module English Language.This subject is related to the series English

Language IV-VIII in the aforementioned module and also 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 course is designed to give students the necessary tools of both

grammar knowledge and aural-oral and written skills to help them

develop and use their communicative and social competence close to


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level B2 in multiple contexts. The course will provide students with

theory and practice of English language from an instrumental

perspective in order to develop and enhance the learners' linguistic,

socio-linguistic, discourse, strategic, socio-cultural and social

competence. At the same time, the course aims to promote

autonomous learning and self-assessment, and collaborative work.

- Recommended previous knowledge and competences: Students will

need a minimum level of English of B1 according to the Common

European Framework(CEF)

3. WORKLOAD

Activities # hours

Practice with the 5 skills as defined by the CEF and

other competences.

33

Attendance at seminars 6

Sitting examinations 12

Preparation of papers, projects, group work, etc. 32

Class preparation 32

Preparation for examinations 32

Attendance at tutorials 3

Workload: total 150

Total ECTS credits 6

4. COMPETENCES (GENERAL AND SPECIFIC) AND LEARNING

OUTCOMES

General

The development of interpersonal skills and the capacity for

teamwork. Participating in small groups (tutorials, seminars) and in


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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 own learning with some direction. Being confident and

flexible in identifying and defining problems and the application of

appropriate knowledge, tools / methods to their solution in a considered

manner (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).

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 for Languages. (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).

Familiarity with the diachronic study of the English language and

the problems associated with this field and the ability to explain the

fundamental diachronic changes in English on all linguistic levels.


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Students will become familiar with the origin evolution of English

Language in order to better understand their current situation (C17)

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 the

English 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 the study 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

The subject English Language III will try to meaningfully enhance the learners'

linguistic, socio-linguistic, discourse, strategic, socio-cultural and social

competence.

Contents will be focused on the systematic development of the 5 basic skills.

To do so, contents will be based on:


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The understanding of cultures where English is spoken as a first

language.

The revision and extension of grammar and vocabulary through the

analysis and practice of specific grammar points and through particular

focus on the appropriate use of idiomatic expressions and subtle

differences in meaning.

The analysis and practice of text organisation, point of view, register

and style, editing skills, paraphrasing, summarising, descriptive

composition and argumentative composition.

The acquisition and practice of the essentials on: pronunciation,

intonation, interaction (negotiate, persuade, justify, oppose, criticise)

contrast and compare, react and assess, etc.

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6. COURSE SCHEDULE

# UNITS WEEKS

1 Unit 1 2

2 Unit 2 1

3 Unit 3 2

4 Unit 4 1


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5 Unit 5 1

6 Unit 6 1

7 Unit 7 2

8 Unit 8 19 Oral tests 2

Total 13

7. METHODOLOGY ANDACTIVITIES

Class Methodology

The approach in classes will be both task-based and communicative. Activities

will take place both in class as well as on the aula virtualplatform. All these will

be done through the use of a wide range of media, texts and activities designed

to meet the learners' needs and interests, and through the provision of the

necessary practice material in the examination format. Students are thus

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.

Theory-based classes:

Formal presentation of the key concepts and procedures.

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 knowledge of lexical resources and grammar in English. Students

will also be given the opportunity to acquire competences other than C14 in

class.


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Other activities

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

which includes case studies and problem-solving activities. Students will

also be given the opportunity to acquire competences other than C14 in

these seminars and tutorials.

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.

8. LEARNING ASSESSMENT

Assessment will be made up of the following parts depending on the type of

assessment, A or 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 of assessment A: FINAL EXAM WITH CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

Type A is for students who attend classes on a regular basis. The subject will

be assessed by means of a final exam and the marks given for papers, projects

and group works assignments. Hence, assessment will be made up of 3 parts:

Type of assessment % of final grade

a) Individual written theory and practice examination (use of

English, writing, reading, listening).70%

b) Portfolio 20%

c) Tutorials (group or individual) 10%


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To pass the subject students need to get at least a 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. Moreover, in order to pass the

examination and thus the subject, students are required to pass all the parts of

the exam (reading, writing, listening and use of English) individually.

Type of assessment B: FINAL EXAM ONLY

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 a 5 out of 10in the exam. In

this type of assessment, in order to pass the examination and thus the subject

students are required to pass all the parts of the exam (reading, writing,

listening and use of English) individually.

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

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).

Type of assessment % of final grade

a) Individual written theory and practice examination (use of

English, writing, reading, listening).80%

b) Examination will also include questions on competences

other than C1420%


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9. MATERIALS

The materials include the textbook and supplementary and supporting material

(including authentic materials and exam practice materials) for individual

practice:

a) Course Syllabus: Online in Aula Virtual

b) Notes: Online in Aula Virtual

c) Activities dossier: Online inAula Virtual.

Further, complementary material will be provided to those students who need or

ask for an additional help at some points of the syllabus.

10. BIBLIOGRAPHY AND SOURCES OF INFORMATION

Basic 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 Upper

Intermediate). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.


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

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

Press.

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.

c. Complementary bibliography

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Oxford: OUP. (2000). (Monolingual

Dictionary)

Practical English Usage. Swan, M. Oxford: OUP. (1997). (Grammar

Reference book)

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.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary:

http://dictionary.cambridge.org/

Interesting Things for ESL Students: http://www.manythings.org/

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