Modern Language I (English)
Code: 106898 ECTS Credits: 6| Degree | Type | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 1500086 Social and Cultural Anthropology | OT | 4 |
| 2503710 Geography, Environmental Management and Spatial Planning | OT | 4 |
| 2504611 Archaeology | OT | 3 |
| 2504611 Archaeology | OT | 4 |
Contact
- Name:
- Elisenda Vila Estrada
- Email:
- elisenda.vila@uab.cat
Teaching groups languages
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Prerequisites
A level of B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.
Objectives and Contextualisation
The emphasis of this course will be on the listening comprehension and speaking of English. Different grammatical and lexical aspects of the English language will be developed in compliance with the level of the course. (Verb tenses, comparisons, and conditionals among others) Also, the acquisition of the vocabulary, error correction, text comprehension and organization in writing will also be worked on.
Learning Outcomes
- CM32 (Competence) Present research in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.
- CM38 (Competence) Plan work autonomously and effectively in order to achieve the objectives set in the presentation of the results of fieldwork in anthropology.
- CMU32 (Competence) Submitting works in accordance with both individual and small group demands and personal styles.
- SM42 (Skill) Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them in a linguistically correct manner.
- SM43 (Skill) Maintain a conversation that is suited to the level of the person being addressed.
- SM44 (Skill) Express oneself orally and in writing in the studied language, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
- SM45 (Skill) Deliver oral presentations and discussions using the appropriate vocabulary and academic style.
- SM46 (Skill) Prepare correct, properly organised discourse, both orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.
- SM48 (Skill) Identify the main and secondary ideas in order to express them with linguistic accuracy.
- SM49 (Skill) Hold a conversation appropriate to the level of the interlocutor.
- SM50 (Skill) Express oneself in the language studied, orally and in writing, using vocabulary and grammar appropriately.
- SM51 (Skill) Make presentations and oral debates using an appropriate vocabulary and academic style.
- SM52 (Skill) Produce organised and correct discourse, orally and in writing, in the corresponding language.
- SMU42 (Skill) Identify primary and secondary ideas to express them with linguistic accuracy.
- SMU43 (Skill) Be able to hold a conversation appropriate to the level of the interlocutor .
- SMU44 (Skill) Communicate effectively in the studied language in oral and written form, using appropriate vocabulary and grammar.
- SMU45 (Skill) Make oral presentations and debates using appropriate vocabulary and academic style.
- SMU46 (Skill) Prepare an oral and written discourse in the corresponding language in an effective and organized manner.
Content
Units 1, 2, 3 and 5 of the book will be covered as well as other material to practice what is being covered in the course.
Organization of writing: Summaries.
Activities and Methodology
| Title | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type: Directed | |||
| Guided activities | 50 | 2 | CM32, CM38, CMU32, SM42, SM43, SM44, SM45, SM46, SM48, SM49, SM50, SM51, SM52, SMU42, SMU43, SMU44, SMU45, SMU46 |
| Type: Supervised | |||
| Supervised activities | 25 | 1 | CM32, CM38, CMU32, SM42, SM43, SM44, SM45, SM46, SM48, SM49, SM50, SM51, SM52, SMU42, SMU43, SMU44, SMU45, SMU46 |
| Type: Autonomous | |||
| Autonomous activities | 50 | 2 | CM32, CM38, CMU32, SM42, SM43, SM44, SM45, SM46, SM48, SM49, SM50, SM51, SM52, SMU42, SMU43, SMU44, SMU45, SMU46 |
| Project preparation and oral presentation | 15 | 0.6 | CM32, CM38, CMU32, SM42, SM43, SM44, SM45, SM46, SM48, SM49, SM50, SM51, SM52, SMU42, SMU43, SMU44, SMU45, SMU46 |
The methodology followed in the course is that of the textbook (see Bibliography). Units 1,2,3 and 5 will be covered. The class will basically have oral comprehension and speaking activities. Summaries of oral expositions (Ted Talks) and writings will also be worked on.
Annotation: Within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.
Assessment
Continous Assessment Activities
| Title | Weighting | Hours | ECTS | Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous assessment (tests and writings) | 35% | 4 | 0.16 | CM32, CM38, CMU32, SM42, SM43, SM44, SM45, SM46, SM48, SM49, SM50, SM51, SM52, SMU42, SMU43, SMU44, SMU45, SMU46 |
| Final Exam | 45% | 1.5 | 0.06 | CM32, CM38, CMU32, SM42, SM43, SM44, SM46, SM48, SM49, SM50, SM52, SMU42, SMU43, SMU44, SMU45, SMU46 |
| Oral Presentation | 10% | 1.5 | 0.06 | CM32, CM38, CMU32, SM42, SM43, SM44, SM45, SM46, SM48, SM49, SM50, SM51, SM52, SMU42, SMU43, SMU44, SMU45, SMU46 |
| Speaking Activities | 10% | 3 | 0.12 | CM32, CM38, CMU32, SM42, SM43, SM44, SM45, SM46, SM48, SM49, SM50, SM51, SM52, SMU42, SMU43, SMU44, SMU45, SMU46 |
The subject will be evaluated in the following way:
Continuous Assessment 35%
- 4 tests
There will be a test over each book unit once it is finished and tests will be announced one week in advance.
- 2 writing assignments done in class
- 2 writing assignments done at home
Presentation 10%
Final Exam 45%
Class Participation 10%
- Express oneself in English using correct vocabulary and grammar.
- Complete the assigned spoken and written activities.
On carrying out each assessment activity, lecturers will inform students (on Moodle) of the procedures to be followed for reviewing all grades awarded, and the date on which such a review will take place.
This subject does not incorporate the single-assessment option.
Re-assessment:
Re-assessment for this subject requires a content-synthesis test, for which the following conditions are applicable:
- The student must previously have submitted a minimum of two-thirds of the course-assessment items.
- The student must previously have obtained an average overall grade equal to or higher than 3.5.
- The maximum grade than can be obtained through re-assessment is a 5.
Students will obtain a Not assessed/Not submitted course grade unless they have submitted more than 35% of the assessment items.
In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.
Irregularities refer, for instance, to copying in an exam, copying from sources without indiacting authorship,or a misuse of AI such as presenting work as original that has been generated by an AI tool or programme. These evaluation activities will not be re-assessed.
Bibliography
Textbook:
Lansford, Lewis, Dummett, Paul, and Helen Stephenson. (2017). Keynote Advanced for "Usos Bàsics" (UAB SPECIAL EDITION). Hampshire:National Geographic Learning.
For extra practice in grammar
- Kennedy-Scanlon, Michael, Pladevall, Elisabet and Cebrián, Juli (2012). Guided Error correction
Level B2. Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Servei de Publicacions
Bellaterra.
Dictionaries:
http://www.ldoceonline.com/ (Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English)
http://www.merriam-webster.com/ (Merrian-Webster dictionaries on line)
http://dictionary.cambridge.org/ (Cambridge dictionaries on line)
http://www.flo-joe.co.uk/ (Cambridge official examination practice)
http://www.els-lab.com (listening exercises with self-correction multiple-choice activities)
http://oxforddictionary.so8848.com/ (online collocation dictionary)
Software
Not applicable.
Language list
Information on the teaching languages can be checked on the CONTENTS section of the guide.