As the course is taught entirely in English, it is advised that students start with at least an A2 level within the European Common Framework.
This course tackles theoretical terms in the English language around the fields of grammar, writing devices and speaking strategies. It carries on with the projects started in the course "Inglés con Fines Académicos," specializing this time in specific methodologies to work in the areas that form the base of the Degree in Humanities and Social Sciences. Hence, the student learns to use the English language in the fields of Geography, History, and Arts. The target level is the European Reference Framework's B1.
Course competences | |
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Code | Description |
E01 | To explain the great historical waves of Thought, Art and Literature, to identify the most important cultural productions of Humanity, and to recognize different heritage resources |
E09 | To use specialized lexical and grammatical resources for oral and written communication (to prepare properly specialized documents) |
E12 | To use the main computer tools and the new information technologies in Humanities and Social Sciences to the creation of digital information |
E14 | To plan scientific studies or multidisciplinary projects, and to evaluate their viability |
E18 | To use basic technical vocabulary to explain the process and structures of the textual, literary and artistic creation and to value literary texts critically |
G01 | Knowledge of a second modern language at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages |
T10 | To work autonomously in a flexible, creative and self-directed manner, and to develop attitudes that will allow a lifelong learning process |
T12 | To summarize and to do specialized and reflective reports based on complex and diverse information on Humanity and Social Sciences |
T13 | To value and to promote own work quality |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
Awareness of the importance of the different linguistic skills when facing the job market. | |
Reinforcement of oral comprehension in order to strengthen expression skills and abstract thought. | |
Development of comprehension and expression skills (both written and oral) from A2 to B1. | |
Familiarization with the usage of ICTs in relation with the linguistic development of the student. | |
Increase of reading skills through professional, scientific, cultural texts. | |
Better fluidity in dialogues. | |
Improvement of written skills in order to produce academic texts, presentations, communications and different kinds of correspondence (e-mail, fax, letters, etc.). | |
Automation of basic phonetic elements as a mean for a better comprehension and expression. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | R | Description * |
Problem solving and/or case studies [ON-SITE] | Combination of methods | E01 E09 E14 E18 G01 T12 T13 | 2 | 50 | Y | Y | Y | |
Writing of reports or projects [OFF-SITE] | Case Studies | E01 E09 E12 E14 E18 G01 T10 T12 T13 | 2 | 50 | Y | Y | Y | |
Other off-site activity [OFF-SITE] | Group tutoring sessions | E01 E09 E18 G01 T10 T12 | 1.6 | 40 | Y | Y | Y | |
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | E01 E09 E18 G01 T10 T12 | 0.4 | 10 | Y | Y | Y | |
Total: | 6 | 150 | ||||||
Total credits of in-class work: 2.4 | Total class time hours: 60 | |||||||
Total credits of out of class work: 3.6 | Total hours of out of class work: 90 |
As: Assessable training activity Com: Training activity of compulsory overcoming R: Rescheduling training activity
Grading System | |||
Evaluation System | Face-to-Face | Self-Study Student | Description |
Test | 33.00% | 0.00% | Writing texts with the analysis of elements from any of the fields in the Degree of Humanities and Social Sciences. These may contain specific tasks about certain grammar or vocabulary. |
Oral presentations assessment | 34.00% | 0.00% | The student will choose an item within the available topics and present it in class. The presenter must interact with the rest of the students who may query, reply or argue. |
Test | 33.00% | 0.00% | Analysis of literary texts and identification of its main elements. |
Total: | 100.00% | 0.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Unit 1 (de 8): General revision; parts of a text | |
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Activities | Hours |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4.17 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Case Studies] | 4.17 |
Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Group tutoring sessions] | 3.33 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .83 |
Unit 2 (de 8): Second conditional; text connectors. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4.17 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Case Studies] | 4.17 |
Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Group tutoring sessions] | 3.33 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .83 |
Unit 3 (de 8): Habits; combinations with 'get'; vocabulary for visual arts. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4.17 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Case Studies] | 4.17 |
Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Group tutoring sessions] | 3.33 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .83 |
Unit 4 (de 8): Quantifiers; noun formation; analysis of works of art. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4.17 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Case Studies] | 4.17 |
Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Group tutoring sessions] | 3.33 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .83 |
Unit 5 (de 8): Gerunds and infinitives; verbs and prepositions. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4.17 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Case Studies] | 4.17 |
Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Group tutoring sessions] | 3.33 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .83 |
Unit 6 (de 8): Reported Speech I; architecture. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4.17 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Case Studies] | 4.17 |
Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Group tutoring sessions] | 3.33 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .83 |
Unit 7 (de 8): Reported Speech II; punctuation. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4.17 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Case Studies] | 4.17 |
Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Group tutoring sessions] | 3.33 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .83 |
Unit 8 (de 8): Articles and connectors; maps. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Problem solving and/or case studies [PRESENCIAL][Combination of methods] | 4.17 |
Writing of reports or projects [AUTÓNOMA][Case Studies] | 4.17 |
Other off-site activity [AUTÓNOMA][Group tutoring sessions] | 3.33 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | .83 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |