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 | Explain the great historical waves of Thought, Art and Literature, identify the most important cultural productions of Humanity, and recognize different heritage resources |
E09 | Use specialized lexical and grammatical resources for oral and written communication (to write specialized documents appropriately) |
E12 | Use the main computer tools and the new information technologies in Humanities and Social Sciences to the creation of digital information |
E14 | Plan scientific studies or multidisciplinary projects, and evaluate their viability |
E18 | Use basic technical vocabulary to explain the process and structures of the textual, literary and artistic creation, and critically value literary texts |
G01 | Knowledge of a second modern language at the B1 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages |
T10 | Work autonomously in a flexible, creative and self-directed manner, and develop attitudes that will allow a lifelong learning process |
T12 | Summarize and do specialized and reflective reports based on complex and diverse information on Humanities and Social Sciences |
T13 | Value and promote own work qualityty |
Course learning outcomes | |
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Description | |
Automation of basic phonetic elements as a mean for a better comprehension and expression. | |
Reinforcement of oral comprehension in order to strengthen expression skills and abstract thought. | |
Better fluidity in dialogues. | |
Awareness of the importance of the different linguistic skills when facing the job market. | |
Increase of reading skills through professional, scientific, cultural texts. | |
Improvement of written skills in order to produce academic texts, presentations, communications and different kinds of correspondence (e-mail, fax, letters, etc.). | |
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. | |
Additional outcomes | |
Not established. |
Training Activity | Methodology | Related Competences (only degrees before RD 822/2021) | ECTS | Hours | As | Com | Description | |
Project or Topic Presentations [ON-SITE] | Cooperative / Collaborative Learning | E01 E09 E12 E14 E18 G01 T10 T12 | 1.12 | 28 | Y | Y | Spoken presentation in groups. More details of this activity will be given on Campus Virtual at the beginning of the term.How to change from continuous to non-continuous evaluation: any student may change from one system to the other if he/she has not fulfilled up to a 50% of the continuous evaluation tasks during the academic period. If a student has already fulfilled the 50% of the evaluable tasks, or if the lesson period has already finished, he/she will not be allowed to change the evaluation system. | |
Final test [ON-SITE] | Problem solving and exercises | E01 E09 E12 E14 E18 G01 T10 T12 T13 | 0.08 | 2 | Y | N | Problem-solving activity according to the structures and typologies dealt with in class.More details of this activity will be given on Campus Virtual at the beginning of the term.How to change from continuous to non-continuous evaluation: any student may change from one system to the other if he/she has not fulfilled up to a 50% of the continuous evaluation tasks during the academic period. If a student has already fulfilled the 50% of the evaluable tasks, or if the lesson period has already finished, he/she will not be allowed to change the evaluation system. | |
Portfolio Development [OFF-SITE] | Individual presentation of projects and reports | E01 E09 E12 E14 E18 G01 T10 T12 T13 | 3.6 | 90 | Y | Y | Handing-in of assignments done throughout the term. More details of this activity will be given on Campus Virtual at the beginning of the term.How to change from continuous to non-continuous evaluation: any student may change from one system to the other if he/she has not fulfilled up to a 50% of the continuous evaluation tasks during the academic period. If a student has already fulfilled the 50% of the evaluable tasks, or if the lesson period has already finished, he/she will not be allowed to change the evaluation system. | |
Class Attendance (practical) [ON-SITE] | Practical or hands-on activities | E01 E09 E12 E14 E18 G01 T10 T12 T13 | 1.2 | 30 | Y | Y | Tasks carried out in class in order to assess students' proficiency in relation to the four linguistic skills. More details of this activity will be given on Campus Virtual at the beginning of the term.How to change from continuous to non-continuous evaluation: any student may change from one system to the other if he/she has not fulfilled up to a 50% of the continuous evaluation tasks during the academic period. If a student has already fulfilled the 50% of the evaluable tasks, or if the lesson period has already finished, he/she will not be allowed to change the evaluation system. | |
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 (It will be essential to overcome both continuous and non-continuous assessment).
Evaluation System | Continuous assessment | Non-continuous evaluation * | Description |
Oral presentations assessment | 25.00% | 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. |
Practical exam | 25.00% | 0.00% | Analysis of literary texts and identification of its main elements. |
Theoretical exam | 50.00% | 80.00% | Written and oral exam where the students¿knowledge about the contents taught in the subject are evaluated |
Portfolio assessment | 0.00% | 20.00% | Portfolio containing the homework done throughout the term |
Total: | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Not related to the syllabus/contents | |
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Hours | hours |
Unit 1 (de 6): General revision; parts of a text | |
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Activities | Hours |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 2.5 |
Unit 2 (de 6): Second conditional; text connectors. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 4 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 14 |
Unit 3 (de 6): Habits; combinations with 'get'; vocabulary for visual arts. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 4 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 5 |
Unit 4 (de 6): Quantifiers; noun formation; analysis of works of art. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 12 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 6.5 |
Unit 5 (de 6): Gerunds and infinitives; verbs and prepositions. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 6 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
Unit 6 (de 6): Reported Speech I; architecture. | |
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Activities | Hours |
Project or Topic Presentations [PRESENCIAL][Cooperative / Collaborative Learning] | 2 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 2 |
Final test [PRESENCIAL][Problem solving and exercises] | 90 |
Class Attendance (practical) [PRESENCIAL][Practical or hands-on activities] | 1 |
Global activity | |
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Activities | hours |