Study programme competencies |
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Study programme competences
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A1 |
Comprender os principios do turismo: a súa dimensión espacial, social, cultural, política, laboral e económica. |
A6 |
Ter unha marcada orientación de servizo ao cliente. |
A7 |
Recoñecer os principais axentes turísticos. |
A13 |
Manexar técnicas de comunicación. |
A15 |
Traballar en inglés como lingua estranxeira. |
A29 |
Traballar en medios socioculturais diferentes. |
B1 |
Capacidade de análise e síntese. |
B2 |
Comunicación oral e escrita en lingua nativa. |
B3 |
Resolución de problemas. |
B4 |
Razoamento crítico. |
B5 |
Compromiso ético. |
B6 |
Aprendizaxe autónoma. |
B7 |
Adaptación a novas situacións. |
C1 |
Expresarse correctamente, tanto de forma oral coma escrita, nas linguas oficiais da comunidade autónoma. |
C2 |
Dominar a expresión e a comprensión de forma oral e escrita dun idioma estranxeiro. |
C3 |
Utilizar as ferramentas básicas das tecnoloxías da información e as comunicacións (TIC) necesarias para o exercicio da súa profesión e para a aprendizaxe ao longo da súa vida. |
C4 |
Desenvolverse para o exercicio dunha cidadanía aberta, culta, crítica, comprometida, democrática e solidaria, capaz de analizar a realidade, diagnosticar problemas, formular e implantar solucións baseadas no coñecemento e orientadas ao ben común. |
C5 |
Entender a importancia da cultura emprendedora e coñecer os medios ao alcance das persoas emprendedoras. |
C6 |
Valorar criticamente o coñecemento, a tecnoloxía e a información dispoñible para resolver os problemas cos que deben enfrontarse. |
C7 |
Asumir como profesional e cidadán a importancia da aprendizaxe ao longo da vida. |
C8 |
Valorar a importancia que ten a investigación, a innovación e o desenvolvemento tecnolóxico no avance socioeconómico e cultural da sociedade. |
Learning aims |
Learning outcomes |
Study programme competences |
To master the vocabulary and structures necessary for correct written and oral communication in English within the tourism indusry. |
A1 A6 A7 A13 A15 A29
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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7
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C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8
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To understand written and oral texts in English from a variety of authentic sources within the field of Tourism. |
A1 A6 A7 A13 A15 A29
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B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7
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C2 C3 C4 C7
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To communicate in written and spoken English, transmitting tourism related messages using the appropriate terminoloy and grammar structures. |
A1 A6 A7 A15 A29
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B1 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7
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C2 C3 C4 C7
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Contents |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
An introduction to the language of Tourism |
Reasons for travel over the centuries and in contemporary society
Types of travel and tourist
The structure of the tourism industry - chain of distribution/supply services, etc.
Describing trends in Tourism (numbers, graphs, statistics) |
Working with visitors |
Providing information about attractions and amenities.
Giving directions and practical information.
Describing monuments /sites of interest (built and environmental heritage)
Guided tours - working as a guide |
Gastronomy |
Food and wine tourism
Describing dishes / menus to visitors
Gastronomy in Galicia |
The persuasive language of tourism |
Writing and talking about a destination; the use of specific language (adjectives, verbs, collocations, etc.). |
Planning |
Methodologies / tests |
Competencies |
Ordinary class hours |
Student’s personal work hours |
Total hours |
Objective test |
A1 A6 A7 A13 A15 A29 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C2 C3 C4 C7 |
4 |
18 |
22 |
Workshop |
A1 A6 A7 A13 A15 A29 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 |
39 |
47.5 |
86.5 |
Speaking test |
A1 A6 A7 A13 A15 A29 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C2 C3 C4 C7 |
3 |
18 |
21 |
Workbook |
A1 A6 A7 A13 A15 A29 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C2 C3 C4 C7 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
Document analysis |
A1 A6 A7 A13 A15 A29 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C2 C3 C4 C7 |
6.5 |
2 |
8.5 |
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Personalized attention |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
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(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies |
Methodologies |
Description |
Objective test |
Test at the end of the course to assess written expression and reading comprehension as well as the correct use of grammar, syntax and the specialised terminology.
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Workshop |
Practical lessons working with the appropriate materials in order to improve written and oral communicative skills.
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Speaking test |
Spontaneous and guided speaking activities s (role playing activities, discussions about articles, guided dialogues...) which will be carried out during the lessons in order to improve students' communicative skills, fluency and capacity to respond spontaneously.
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Workbook |
Reading of tourism-related articles for in-class discussion and debate.
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Document analysis |
Listening exercises using audiovisual materials
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Personalized attention |
Methodologies
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Workbook |
Workshop |
Speaking test |
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Description |
All activities imply personalised attention. Students may also consult with teaching staff in person during tutorial hours or via electronic means (forum / chat on Moodle, email), in accordance with the instructions provided.
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Assessment |
Methodologies
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Competencies |
Description
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Qualification
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Workshop |
A1 A6 A7 A13 A15 A29 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 |
Tasks submitted for continuous assessment. ANY combination of the following:
Reading comprehension; summaries; compositions; translations; descriptions of trends in tourism; texts describing a destination / tourism attraction or tangible /intangible heritage asset. |
20 |
Objective test |
A1 A6 A7 A13 A15 A29 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C2 C3 C4 C7 |
Final written test comprising ANY combinaition of the following: vocabulary exercises; reading comprehension; translation ES-EN of short texts; description of graphs illustrating tourism trends; composition and/or summary. |
50 |
Speaking test |
A1 A6 A7 A13 A15 A29 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C2 C3 C4 C7 |
The final oral exam will consist of two parts:
Part 1: Speaking exercise about one of the topics studied in the course (15%)
Part 2: Guided tour of monuments /route within the city of A Coruña (15%)
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30 |
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Assessment comments |
Students MUST obtain a passing grade (50%) in every section of the evaluation (objective test, workshop and the two sections of the oral test).
Students will only be awarded ABSENT if
they have not taken part in any of the activities that form part of the
assessment system. Students who are not obliged to meet the attendance requirement because they are exempt according to the regulations published by the Universidade da Coruña ((Art. 3.be 4.5) Standards for evaluation, review and claim of qualifications of two studies, university degrees and university courses (art.3 and 8b)) will have the same evaluations system as those students whose attendance is compulsory. Second exam session (July): -Students will be assessed as follows: 50% written exam, 30% oral exam and 20% continuous asessement activities (workshop).
-In this case, students will only have to retake the sections in which they did not obtain a passing grade in the first session. This is ONLY valid for the two opportunities corresponding to the current academic year. In the case of the early exam session, students must take a written exam (70%) and an oral test (30%).
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Sources of information |
Basic
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2. Collin, P.H. (1996). Dictionary of hotels, tourism and catering management. . Middlesex: Peter Colling Publishing
(). English for tour guides. https://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/tour-guide.htm
(). English vocabulary for tour guides. https://es.scribd.com/document/338444961/English-Vocabulary-for-Tour-Guides-EnglishClub-pdf
3. Fussell, Paul (ed.) (1987). The Norton book of travel. New York. Norton
1. Sharpley, Richard & David J.(eds) (2002). Tourism and development: concepts and issues. . Telfer. Clevendon: Channel View Publications.
(). Travel English/English for tourists: . https://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/travelenglish/
4. Maczak, Antoni (1995). Travel in early modern Europe. Cambdridge. Polity Press
(). Your English Tourism Vocabulary List for connecting with absolutely any traveler. https://www.fluentu.com/blog/english/english-tourism-vocabulary/ |
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Complementary
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Recommendations |
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
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Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously |
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
First Modern Language I: English/662G01015 | First Modern Language II: English/662G01028 | English in the Workplace/662G01045 |
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Other comments |
Students must remember that this is an English for Specific
Purposes module and NOT a general English course. They must also bear in mind
that studying any language requires perseverance and continuity. |
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