Identifying Data 2019/20
Subject (*) Use of English 1 Code 613G03020
Study programme
Grao en Inglés: Estudos Lingüísticos e Literarios
Descriptors Cycle Period Year Type Credits
Graduate 1st four-month period
Third Obligatory 6
Language
English
Teaching method Face-to-face
Prerequisites
Department Letras
Coordinador
Perez Janeiro, Purificacion
E-mail
purificacion.pjaneiro@udc.es
Lecturers
Perez Janeiro, Purificacion
E-mail
purificacion.pjaneiro@udc.es
Web
General description Ampliación do estudo normativo da lingua inglesa. Elaboración e análise de textos oral e escrito de diferentes ámbitos.
Consolidación de competencias C1.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
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.
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.
A15 Ser capaz de aplicar os coñecementos lingüísticos e literarios á práctica.
A21 Coñecer a evolución histórica externa e interna da lingua inglesa.
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.
C2 Dominar a expresión e a comprensión de forma oral e escrita dun idioma estranxeiro.

Learning aims
Learning outcomes Study programme competences
Students will have developed strategies for acquiring new vocabulary and for consolidation of known items Students will know about the importance of correct collocation; an understanding of shades of meaning will be acquired. Students will realize the importance of adequate registers, formats, styles and contexts. Apart from acquiring theoretical knowledge, students will be encouraged to put their skills into practice. Self-study and self-criticism are essential at this level, and students will be reminded of their role and responsibility in the teaching-learning process of which they are a part. A1
A2
A6
A9
A10
A15
A21
B1
B3
B4
B6
B7
C2
Be able to write different kinds of texts with different objectives A15
Familiarization with different accents and registers. A6
A9
A15
B5

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introductory aspects of learning vocabulary and structures in a context. Learning strategies; types of meaning; dictionary use (different types); collocation;register; connotations and cultural associations.
2. Word formation Abbreviations and acronyms; prefixes; suffixes; word-building; language enrichment through contact; similar but different words.
3. Texts and Contexts Different discourses
4. Academic English Fields: Essays. Academic vocabulary. Presentations
5. Professional English Fields: Business. English for Science and technology
6.Idioms. Metaphors Vocabulary

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Introductory activities B5 B6 C2 5 0 5
Diagramming A1 A2 A21 B3 10 20 30
Guest lecture / keynote speech B4 20 41 61
Mixed objective/subjective test A2 A6 A10 A15 B7 C2 2 14 16
Supervised projects A2 A6 A9 A15 B1 B6 B7 2 16 18
Speaking test A6 A9 C2 2 16 18
 
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
Introductory activities Introductory aspects of learning vocabulary; types of meaning; dictionary use (different types); collocation, register; connotations
Diagramming The use of diagramas and outlines for understanding and assimilating the finer points of new vocabulary.
Guest lecture / keynote speech In the large group sessions, the teacher gives explanations and guidance on how to make the most of the material presented.
Mixed objective/subjective test Completion of different types of written exercises; distinguishing between usage and meanings; explanation of differences; transformation of phrases/sentences.
Supervised projects Written essays on varied topics related to class work.
Speaking test Individual/pairs interview; comprehension questions; testing of oral skills. Interaction and communication of ideas, opinions, etc. Communicative competence.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Speaking test
Description
Both the lecturer and the assistant are available in weekly tutorial office hours to solve any problems or give advice. Outside these hours, we can also be reached via e-mail.

ADI is a university office specialised in attending to members of the university with special needs due to discapacity or other differentiating situations with regard to the rest of the community. Students can talk to Dr. Ana Veleiro for more information, or contact ADI directly at http://www.udc.es/cufie/uadi/, or by phone ext. 5622, or via email: adi@udc.es.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Supervised projects A2 A6 A9 A15 B1 B6 B7 Two assignments on topics related to class work. The mark for this part will be the average of the two pieces. See below for deadlines.
20
Mixed objective/subjective test A2 A6 A10 A15 B7 C2 Completion of different types of written exercises; distinguishing between usage and meanings; explanation of differences; transformation of phrases/sentences.
50
Speaking test A6 A9 C2 Individual/pairs interview; comprehension questions; testing of oral skills. Interaction and communication of ideas, opinions, etc. Communicative competence. 30
 
Assessment comments
           Essays may be tested through Turnitin in order to detect
wrong citations, plagiarism or any other type of fraud. Should this occur, the
rules for plagiarism will be applied (Normas
de avaliación, revisión e reclamación das cualificacións dos estudos de grao e
mestrado universitario
). Turnitin recognises papers previously
turned in by other people (or the student him/herself) at this university or
other universities, as well as other material found on Internet. 


    1. Deadlines for assignments: Last week October and last week November 
    2. Both pieces of work must be handed in on time for them to be taken into consideration with the rest of the marks in the first opportunity for assessment. 
      You will be required to sign in at every session (whole group, interactive and tutorial groups). Regular attendance is an indication of your interest in the subject.
    3. The deadlines for the handing in of work and for the oral exams must be adhered to. Any circumstance which prevents a student from fulfilling his/her obligations must be justified in writing, with adequate documentary proof.
    4. Written test: on the date approved by Xunta de Facultade (first opportunity at the end of the semester). This exam date is not negotiable.
    5. Oral exam: between the end of November and beginning of December. Specific dates and times will be announced.
    6. A 5 out of 10 is necessary in each section of the assessment in order to pass this subject. 
    7. The second opportunity in July, according to the date fixed in the academic calendar, will be based on the repetition of the parts(s) not already passed, maintaining the same percentages. If the "supervised projects"  (assignments) part is failed in the first opportunity, students must present two new pieces of work. with deadlines during the second semester and which will be  before the exam period begins.  The repeat oral exam, if a student fails in the first opportunity, will take place BEFORE the exam period begins. 
    8. The July opportunity is not intended as a way of improving marks in sections already passed; it is only for resitting the parts which a student has failed.
    9. Students who are officially registered as part time, and have been granted permission not to attend classes, as stipulated in the regulations of this University, will be assessed in either of the opportunities according to the same criteria specified for the second opportunity.

    10. Students will obtain a "no presentado" (absent from assessment) if they do not attend the exams  (written test and  oral) and if they do not hand in any work.
    11.  If you fail the first opportunity and do not attend the second opportunity, your mark will be SUSPENSO (FAIL).
    12.  Students sitting the December exam (final exam brought forward) will be assessed
      according to the criteria specified for the July opportunity.

 


Sources of information
Basic Mc Carthy, M & Felicity O´Dell. (2008). Academic Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge:CUP
McCarthy, M. & Felicity O'Dell. ISBN-13: 978-0521677462 (2006). English Vocabulary in Use Advanced with Answers and CD-ROM. Cambridge: CUP

Complementary Mascull, B. (2002). Business Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge:CUP
O'Dell, Felicity & M. McCarthy. ISBN-13: 978-0521707800 (2008). English Collocations in Use: Advanced . Cambridge: CUP
O'Dell, Felicity & M. McCarthy. ISBN-13: 978-0521744294 (2010). English Idioms in Use Advanced with Answers. Cambridge: CUP
McCarthy, M. & Felicity O'Dell. ISBN-13: 978-0521684187 (2007). English Phrasal Verbs in Use: Advanced. Cambridge: CUP
Fowler, R. (1981). Literature as Social Discourse. Harlow: Pearson


Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
Lingua Inglesa 1/613G03003
Lingua Inglesa 2/613G03008
Lingua Inglesa 3/613G03015
Lingua Inglesa 4/613G03019

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus

Other comments
  • Attendance in all classes is necessary in order to be up-to-date in the learning process. 
  • Tasks should be fulfilled within the time limits and following the guidelines.
  • The dates for the oral exams will be announced in good time. Failing to attend the oral exam session, or the written exam means losing the first opportunity for these sections of the assessment. In this case, therefore, a student will only have the chance of the second (July) opportunity for resits. 
  • Attending class allows you to understand the subject better, to acquire individual and collective competence, continuous learning, direct interaction with other students, and the possiblity of participating more actively in the teaching-learning methodology. May we remind you that UDC is not a distance-learning university, but one in which students are expected to be present.  In certain cases, officially approved by the University, students may opt out of the obligation to attend classes. Otherwise, you are expected to attend and your absences will be duly noted.


(*)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.