Identifying Data 2022/23
Subject (*) English Language 4 Code 613G01019
Study programme
Grao en Español: Estudos Lingüísticos e Literarios
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 2nd four-month period
Second Obligatory 6
Language
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Letras
Coordinador
Montoya Reyes, Ana
E-mail
ana.montoya@col.udc.es
Lecturers
Dixon , Keah Amy
Fowlie , James Alexander
Montoya Reyes, Ana
E-mail
keah.dixon@udc.es
james.fowlie@udc.es
ana.montoya@col.udc.es
Web
General description Esta asignatura amplía a formación básica na descripción da lingua inglesa máis a teoría e práctica do inglés. O obxectivo xeral e chegar ó nivel C1 de CEF.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences / results
A1 Coñecer e aplicar os métodos e as técnicas de análise lingüística e literaria.
A2 Saber analizar e comentar textos e discursos literarios e non literarios utilizando apropiadamente as técnicas de análise textual.
A6 Ter un dominio instrumental avanzado oral e escrito da lingua inglesa.
A8 Ter dominio instrumental oral e escrito dunha segunda lingua estranxeira.
A9 Elaborar textos orais e escritos de diferente tipo en lingua galega, española e inglesa.
A10 Ter capacidade para avaliar criticamente o estilo dun texto e para formular propostas alternativas e correccións.
A11 Ter capacidade para avaliar, analizar e sintetizar criticamente información especializada.
A12 Coñecer os principios teóricos básicos da tradución directa e inversa e ser capaz de poñelos en práctica.
A15 Ser capaz de aplicar os coñecementos lingüísticos e literarios á práctica.
A18 Coñecer a historia e a cultura das comunidades hispanofalantes.
B1 Utilizar os recursos bibliográficos, as bases de datos e as ferramentas de busca de información.
B3 Adquirir capacidade de autoformación.
B4 Ser capaz de comunicarse de maneira efectiva en calquera contorno.
B5 Relacionar os coñecementos cos doutras áreas e disciplinas.
B6 Ter capacidade de organizar o traballo, planificar e xestionar o tempo e resolver problemas de forma efectiva.
B7 Ter capacidade de análise e síntese, de valorar criticamente o coñecemento e de exercer o pensamento crítico.
B8 Apreciar a diversidade.
B9 Valorar a importancia que ten a investigación, a innovación e o desenvolvemento tecnolóxico no avance socioeconómico e cultural da sociedade.
B10 Comportarse con ética e responsabilidade social como cidadán/á e profesional.
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 / results
Listening comprehension: understanding different types of authentic speech, radio and television programmes, interactions between several speakers at the same time, interviews, debates ... A2
A6
A10
A11
B8
B9
B10
C2
C3
C8
Reading skills: understanding a variety of real texts taken from authentic texts from the press, fiction works, documents, promotional materials or ads. A1
A6
A8
A9
A11
A15
B1
B3
B4
B5
B6
B8
B10
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
English Language and use: To master the vocabulary and structures which are necessary for correct written and oral communication; know common phrases and collocations, nuances, verbs with particles, ways of linking sentences; perform grammatical transformations fluently... A6
A8
A9
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
C8
Writing: knowing how to write various types of texts, such as reports, reviews, informative texts, proposals ... A1
A2
A6
A8
A9
A11
A12
A15
B1
B3
B4
B5
B6
B7
B8
B10
C2
C3
C4
C5
C6
C7
Grammar: demonstrate understanding and mastery of English grammar in accordance with a C1 level. A6
A8
A12
A15
A18
B3
B5
B6
B7
B8
B10
C2
C3
C4
C7

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Grammar 1.1. The infinitive and the gerund: form and use (Verb patterns with -ing forms, infinitives and 'that' clauses)
1.2. Inversion
1.3. Unreal time and subjunctives
1.4. The comparative. Constructions with comparisons
1.5. Register
Vocabulary 2.1. Numbers, graphs...
2.2. Tourism and hospitality
2.3. People and relationships
2.4. World issues
2.5. Thinking and feeling
Writing .1. Presentation skills
3.2. Reports.
3.3. Reviews
3.4. Leaflets and ads

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies / Results Teaching hours (in-person & virtual) Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Objective test A6 A12 A15 A18 B3 B6 B9 C2 C3 2 15 17
Speaking test A6 A9 B4 B7 B8 B10 C2 C5 C6 1 6 7
Student portfolio A1 A6 A9 A10 A15 A18 B1 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B10 C2 C4 11 12 23
Seminar A1 A6 A10 A18 B6 C2 10 25 35
Guest lecture / keynote speech A2 A6 A8 A11 A15 B1 C7 C8 30 30 60
Document analysis A2 A8 A11 B5 B6 C2 6 0 6
 
Personalized attention 2 0 2
 
(*)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 to be carried out at the end of the semester to evaluate the student's written expression and reading comprehension, as well as their command of grammar, syntax and specialized semantic fields. The types of questions will vary following a similar format to the exercises performed during the course.
Speaking test Practical lessons in which students will work in class with the appropriate materials and will be given the precise information for the development of their communicative skills, both at a written and oral level.


Student portfolio The student will compile the different writing tasks carried out during the course following the models of the course content.
Seminar Practical sessions where content related to the topics covered in the vocabulary section will be read, as well as the use of audiovisual material for in-class discussion and debate.


Guest lecture / keynote speech Transmission of specific theoretical knowledge of the contents designed for the course.
Document analysis Text analysis practices.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Seminar
Guest lecture / keynote speech
Student portfolio
Speaking test
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.


Assessment
Methodologies Competencies / Results Description Qualification
Seminar A1 A6 A10 A18 B6 C2 Reading and vocabulary tests (10%)
Listening exercises to assess the level of understanding in English language (10%)
20
Guest lecture / keynote speech A2 A6 A8 A11 A15 B1 C7 C8 The active participation of the students during the lectures will be taken into account 5
Student portfolio A1 A6 A9 A10 A15 A18 B1 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 B8 B10 C2 C4 Drafting of the topics studied in the course that must present the structure seen in class. 15
Speaking test A6 A9 B4 B7 B8 B10 C2 C5 C6 Group presentation of a project (15%) in which presentation skills will also be assessed (5%) 20
Objective test A6 A12 A15 A18 B3 B6 B9 C2 C3 Final written exam comprising ANY of the following: vocabulary exercises; reading comprehension; translation ES-EN of short texts; description of graphs illustrating trends; composition... 40
 
Assessment comments

Conditions to pass the subject:

1. The minimum passing grade ineach of the following sections "oral test", "studentportfolio" and "seminar" will have to be 40%. The average ofthese sections has to reach 5 points out of 10 to make an average with theobjective test (= written exam).

2. It is compulsory to reach 50%in the objective test to make an average with the sections mentioned in section1.

Assessment exercises

All the assessment exercises ofthe course handed in after the deadline will not be accepted if it is not dulyjustified. Works with evidence of plagiarism will receive a 0. Specificprograms will be used to detect it.

Students will only beawarded ABSENT if they have not taken part in the objectivetest (written exam), in the oral exam nor have they handed in more than 50% ofthe activities which are part of the continuous assessment system.

Students who are not obliged to meet the attendance requirement because they are exemptaccording to the regulations published by the Universidade da Coruña ((Art.3.be 4.5) Standards for evaluation, review and claim of qualifications of twostudies, university degrees and university courses (art.3 and 8b)) will havethe same evaluations system as those students who attend July opportunity.

Second exam session (July):

-Students will beassessed as follows: 40% written exam, 20% oral exam and 40% continuous assessmentactivities (the student will be given specific instructions about the type ofexercises).

-In this case,students will only have to retake the sections in which they did not obtain apassing grade in the first session. This is ONLY valid for the twoopportunities corresponding to the current academic year.

In the case ofthe early exam session, students must take a written exam (70%) andan oral test (30%).

Academic integrity

Students are reminded that the use of allaids or devices in the final exam is strictly forbidden. The use of anyunauthorised aids will automatically result in a failing grade (0). Alldishonest practices (including, but not limited to, plagiarism, cheating inexams, etc.) will be penalised pursuant to article 14 of the University of ACoruña’s academic regulations ( Normas de avaliación, revisión e reclamacióndás cualificacións dos estudos de grao e mestrado universitario ). 

Attention to Diversity

The subject may beadapted for students that require the adoption of measures aimed at supportingdiversity (physical, visual, hearing, cognitive, learning or related to mentalhealth). In such cases, students should contact the services available at the Universityof A Coruña / their centre/faculty within the official periods stipulated tothis effect prior to the start of each semester.




Sources of information
Basic Barnet, Sylvan, Bellanca Pat & Stubbs, Marcia (2014). A short guide to college writing. Harvard University Press
Quirk, Randolph & Siney Greenbaum (1985). A University Grammar of English. London: Longman
Hewings, Martin (2013). Advanced Grammar in Use: a Self-study Reference and Practice Book for Advanced Learners of English; with Answers and CD-ROM. Cambridge University Press
Vince, Michael (2009). Advanced Language Practice. English Grammar and voabulary. London: MacMillan
Tims, Nicholas et al. (2014). Face2face Advanced Workbook. Cambridge: CUP
Burgess, Sally & Amanda Thomas (2014). Gold Advanced Coursebook. Harlow: Pearson
Edwards, Lynda & Jacky Newbrook (2014). Gold Advanced. Maximiser with key. Harlow: Pearson
Lewis, Susanne (2018). Presentation skills for non-native speakers. Independentle published
Fussell, Paul (ed.) (1987). The Norton book of travel. New York. Norton
Sharpley, Richard & David J.(eds.) (2002). Tourism and development: concepts and issues. . Telfer. Clevendon: Channel View Publications.
Maczak, Antoni (1995). Travel in early modern Europe. Cambdridge. Polity Press

Complementary Thirn, Sheila (2013). Advanced - Student's Book (Real Lives, Real Listening). Harper Collins
Wallwork, Adrian (2013). English for Academic Research: Grammar, Usage and Style (English Edition). Springer
Wallwork, Adrian (2010). English for Presentations at international conferences. Springer
McCarthy, Michael & O'Dell, Felicity (2017). English phrasal verbs in use advanced. (2nd edition). Cambridge
McCarthy, Michael & O'Dell, Felicity (2017). English Vocabulary in use. Advanced (3rd edition). Cambridge
Jones, Christopher (1996). Listening 4 Advanced Student's Book (Cambridge Skills for Fluency). Cambridge
Allsop, Jake (2006). Test your phrasal verbs (Penguin English guides. Penguin


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
Lingua Inglesa 3/613G03015

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus
Use of English 1/613G03020

Other comments
<p>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.</p>


(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation.