Students are required to contribute actively in the classes, which are designed as a resource to encourage them to acquire and assimilate the contents.

Conditions to pass the subject:

First exam session:

1. The minimum passing grade in each of the following sections "oral test", "student portfolio" and "seminar" will have to be 40%. The average of these sections has to reach 5 points out of 10 to make an average with the mixed objective/subjective test (= written exam).

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

3. If they obtain a failing grade on any of these sections and even though the sum is greater than 5, the final grade for this session will not be higher than 4.5 out of 10.

Assessment exercises deadlines

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

Students will only be awarded ABSENT if they have not taken part in the mixed objective/subjective test (written exam), in the oral exam nor have they handed in more than 50% of the activities which are part of the continuous 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 who attend July opportunity.

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

Second exam session:

-Those students who have passed any of these parts, either the written exam, the oral test, or the continuous evaluation activities in the first exam session, will have the opportunity to maintain them for the second opportunity. Students will therefore be required to retake those sections of the subject in which they did not obtain a passing grade or those parts they did not undertake and get a minimum passing grade (50%).

-This is ONLY valid for the two opportunities corresponding to the current academic year.

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

Academic integrity

Students are reminded that the use of all aids or devices in the final exam is strictly forbidden. The use of any unauthorised aids will automatically result in a failing grade (0). All dishonest practices (including, but not limited to, plagiarism, cheating in exams, etc.) will be penalised pursuant to article 14 of the University of ACoruña’s academic regulations ( Normas de avaliación, revisión e reclamación dás 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 supporting diversity (physical, visual, hearing, cognitive, learning or related to mental health). In such cases, students should contact the services available at the University of A Coruña / their centre/faculty within the official periods stipulated to this effect prior to the start of each semester.

UDC student disciplinary regulations (Article 11, section 4 b)

A failing grade in the examination attempt in which the dishonest act for the subject in which it was committed: the student will be graded as "fail" (numerical grade 0) in the corresponding examination attempt of the academic year, whether the dishonest act is made in the first examination attempt or in the second one. In such a case, the final grade corresponding to the first examination attempt will be modified, if necessary.

Gender perspective

In accordance with the various regulations governing university teaching, it is necessary to incorporate a gender perspective into this subject. This includes, among other measures, the use of non-sexist language, bibliographies that are inclusive from a gender perspective, and encouraging participation from all students in class, regardless of their gender.

We will pay particular attention to identifying and addressing sexist prejudices and attitudes. We will actively work towards the modification of this environment and the promotion of values of respect and equality.

Our efforts will focus on detecting cases of gender discrimination and implementing appropriate actions to rectify such cases.

Learning outcomes	Study programme competences
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
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
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
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	B4 B5 B7 B8	C2 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8
Reading skills: understanding a variety of real texts taken from authentic texts from the press, fiction works, documents, promotional materials or ads.	A1 A2 A6 A8 A9 A11 A15	B1 B3 B4 B5 B6 B8 B10	C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7

Topic	Sub-topic
Grammar	1.1. Conjunctions: coordinating conjunctions; subordinating; "though/although", "in spite of", "despite"; "for" and "because"; "when", "while", "as" to express time; "as" meaning "when/while" or "because"/"since"; "as", "when", "while" used to mean "although", "but", "seeing that". 1.2. Purpose: expressed by infinitive, infinitives with "go" and "come", purpose clauses, "in case" and "lest". 1.3. Clauses of concession, comparatives... 1.4. Noun clauses. 1.5. The comparative. Clauses of comparative. 1.6. The subjunctive.
Vocabulary	2.1. Punctuation, numbers, graphs... 2.2. Tourism and hospitality 2.3. People and relationships 2.4. World issues 2.5. Thinking and feeling
Writing	3.1. Presentation skills 3.2. Graphs 3.3. Brochures and Leaflets 3.4. Proposals

Methodologies / tests	Competencies	Ordinary class hours	Student’s personal work hours	Total hours
Mixed objective/subjective test	A6 A12 A15 A18 B4 B6 B9 C2 C3	2	15	17
Speaking test	A9 A6 B4 B7 B8 B10 C2 C5 C6	1	6	7
Student portfolio	A1 A6 A9 A10 A15 A18 B10 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B1 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	Description
Mixed objective/subjective 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.

Methodologies	Competencies	Description	Qualification
Student portfolio	A1 A6 A9 A10 A15 A18 B10 B8 B7 B6 B5 B4 B3 B1 C2 C4	Drafting of the topics studied in the course that must present the structure seen in class.	15
Speaking test	A9 A6 B4 B7 B8 B10 C2 C5 C6	Group presentation of a project (15%) in which presentation skills will also be assessed (5%)	20
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
Mixed objective/subjective test	A6 A12 A15 A18 B4 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
Students are required to contribute actively in the classes, which are designed as a resource to encourage them to acquire and assimilate the contents. Conditions to pass the subject: First exam session: 1. The minimum passing grade in each of the following sections "oral test", "student portfolio" and "seminar" will have to be 40%. The average of these sections has to reach 5 points out of 10 to make an average with the mixed objective/subjective test (= written exam). 2. It is compulsory to reach 50% in the mixed objective/subjective test to make an average with the sections mentioned in section1. 3. If they obtain a failing grade on any of these sections and even though the sum is greater than 5, the final grade for this session will not be higher than 4.5 out of 10. Assessment exercises deadlines All the assessment exercises of the course handed in after the deadline will not be accepted if it is not dully justified. Works with evidence of plagiarism will receive a 0. Specific programs will be used to detect it. Students will only be awarded ABSENT if they have not taken part in the mixed objective/subjective test (written exam), in the oral exam nor have they handed in more than 50% of the activities which are part of the continuous 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 who attend July opportunity. In the case of the early exam session, students must take a written exam (70%) andan oral test (30%). Second exam session: -Those students who have passed any of these parts, either the written exam, the oral test, or the continuous evaluation activities in the first exam session, will have the opportunity to maintain them for the second opportunity. Students will therefore be required to retake those sections of the subject in which they did not obtain a passing grade or those parts they did not undertake and get a minimum passing grade (50%). -This is ONLY valid for the two opportunities corresponding to the current academic year. In the case of the early examination session, students must take a written exam (70%) andan oral test (30%). Academic integrity Students are reminded that the use of all aids or devices in the final exam is strictly forbidden. The use of any unauthorised aids will automatically result in a failing grade (0). All dishonest practices (including, but not limited to, plagiarism, cheating in exams, etc.) will be penalised pursuant to article 14 of the University of ACoruña’s academic regulations ( Normas de avaliación, revisión e reclamación dás 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 supporting diversity (physical, visual, hearing, cognitive, learning or related to mental health). In such cases, students should contact the services available at the University of A Coruña / their centre/faculty within the official periods stipulated to this effect prior to the start of each semester. UDC student disciplinary regulations (Article 11, section 4 b) A failing grade in the examination attempt in which the dishonest act for the subject in which it was committed: the student will be graded as "fail" (numerical grade 0) in the corresponding examination attempt of the academic year, whether the dishonest act is made in the first examination attempt or in the second one. In such a case, the final grade corresponding to the first examination attempt will be modified, if necessary. Gender perspective In accordance with the various regulations governing university teaching, it is necessary to incorporate a gender perspective into this subject. This includes, among other measures, the use of non-sexist language, bibliographies that are inclusive from a gender perspective, and encouraging participation from all students in class, regardless of their gender. We will pay particular attention to identifying and addressing sexist prejudices and attitudes. We will actively work towards the modification of this environment and the promotion of values of respect and equality. Our efforts will focus on detecting cases of gender discrimination and implementing appropriate actions to rectify such cases.

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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

Other comments
-The learning objectives of this module are framed at level C1 within the scale described in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. -They must also bear in mind that studying any language requires perseverance and continuity.