Identifying Data 2022/23
Subject (*) First Modern Language I: English Code 662G01015
Study programme
Grao en Turismo
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
Cogdill York, Kevin Lee
E-mail
k.l.cogdill@col.udc.es
Lecturers
Cogdill , Kevin
Cogdill York, Kevin Lee
Montoya Reyes, Ana
E-mail
k.l.cogdill@col.udc.es
ana.montoya@col.udc.es
Web
General description Este é un curso de inglés con fins especiais para estudantes de segundo curso de turismo. Os estudantes profundizarán no seu estudo do vocabulario centrándose nas viaxes aéreas, cruceiros, itinerarios, recursos humanos e inglés americano e británico. As habilidades para falar e escoitar melloraranse mediante exercicios na aula baseados en contextos profesionais da vida real. Finalmente, desenvolveranse habilidades técnicas de escritura e gramática nas áreas de explicación de procedementos e itinerarios, redacción de folletos e solicitudes de emprego profesionais.

Study programme competencies
Code Study programme competences
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.
A13 Manexar técnicas de comunicación.
A15 Traballar en inglés como lingua estranxeira.
A16 Comunicarse de forma oral e escrita nunha segunda lingua estranxeira.
A17 Comunicarse de forma oral e escrita nunha terceira lingua estranxeira.
A24 Utilizar e analizar as tecnoloxías da información e as comunicacións (TIC) nos distintos ámbitos do sector turístico.
A29 Traballar en medios socioculturais diferentes.
A33 Creatividade.
A35 Motivación por calidade.
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
Master vocabulary related to tourism. A1
A15
A29
B6
B7
C2
C7
Communicate in writing and speaking in different professional contexts related to tourism. A1
A6
A13
A15
A29
A33
A35
B1
B2
B4
B5
B6
B7
C2
C3
C6
C7
Write and speak about transport, itineraries and tourist destinations to diverse audiences. A1
A6
A13
A15
A24
A29
A33
A35
B1
B3
B6
B7
C1
C2
C6
C7
Master four classes of phrasal verbs - separable, inseparable, intransitive, and transitive and phrasal verb derivatives. A15
A29
A35
B6
C2
Explain procedures to a variety of audiences through written and spoken texts. A1
A6
A13
A15
A16
A17
A24
A29
A33
A35
B1
B3
B6
B7
C2
C3
C4
C5
C8

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Itineraries Travel information (the brochure, passive voice vs active voice, speaking vs writing).
Future arrangements (planning and explaining itineraries, talking about future arrangements and travel arrangements) and vocabulary.
Air Travel Air Travel Procedures: Departures, arrivals, flight crew, cabin crew , ground stewards etc). The grammar of procedures (sequence linkers, active vs passive voice, speaking vs. writing)and vocabulary.
Phrasal Verbs Four major types will be studied: separable, inseparable, transitive and intransitive. Additionally, words derived from phrasal verbs will be studied.
Varieties of English American and British English: Differences will be explored.
Human Resources Study of vocabulary related to human resources. How to write a cover letter and CV or résumé, and how to conduct and participate in job interviews.

Planning
Methodologies / tests Competencies Ordinary class hours Student’s personal work hours Total hours
Seminar A1 A6 A13 A15 A16 A17 A24 A29 A33 A35 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 33 48 81
Mixed objective/subjective test A1 A6 A13 A15 A16 A17 A24 A29 A33 A35 B1 B3 B6 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 1 20 21
Supervised projects A1 A6 A13 A15 A16 A17 A24 A29 A33 A35 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 4 20 24
Speaking test A1 A6 A13 A15 A16 A17 A29 A33 A35 B1 B5 B6 B7 C2 2 20 22
 
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
Seminar The seminar includes a combination of theoretical and practical classes. The theoretical class will provide the framework for the practical classes in which students will develop their written and oral communication skills. Prior preparation will be required for these classes.
Mixed objective/subjective test Based upon course content, this final written course review exercise will be administered via Teams in a face-to-face setting, and only exceptionally with students in off-site locations. The exercise will consist of multiple choice questions and may include any of the following: grammar, formal and informal English, phrasal verbs, verbal tenses, sequence linkers, correcting mistakes, active and passive voices, vocabulary, American and British English, etc.
Supervised projects Supervised learning process aimed at helping students to work independently in a range of contexts (academic and professional). Focused primarily on learning ‘how to do things’ and on encouraging students to become responsible for their own learning.
Speaking test Speaking exercises will be based upon course content. Some of the excercises will be timed, public and/or recorded.

Personalized attention
Methodologies
Supervised projects
Speaking test
Seminar
Mixed objective/subjective test
Description
Full and Part Time Students and Students Exempt from Class Participation: Tutorials will be scheduled as needed in person and/or through Teams. Teams Chat will be available 24 hours a day and will be responded to in a timely manner. At the beginning of the course, all of the class materials will be made available via Teams Files, including the submission dates for hand-in assignments. In addition, a weekly planning of class activities will be placed on Teams Calandar and the programming of assignments and corrected exercises will be available through Teams Assignments. Supplemental material, like practice exams and exercises, will also be provided during the course. Likewise, all important notices will be communicated whenever possible, in person and simultaneously through Teams Posts.

Assessment
Methodologies Competencies Description Qualification
Supervised projects A1 A6 A13 A15 A16 A17 A24 A29 A33 A35 B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B6 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 There are four assignments to submit and each assignment will have a value of 5% of the final grade for a total of 20% of the course grade. The assignments are: 1) an explanation of a procedure related to tourism using the sequence linkers studied in class; 2) an outline itinerary to a destination outside of Spain and a text explaining it using the verbal tenses of the future (present simple, present continuous and future continuous); 3) A ten-section brochure written in the passive voice with general information about the destination mentioned in assignment number 2 as well as a ten-section active voice text with the same information explained orally to a group of tourists; and 4) a CV and a cover letter for a professional position in tourism. All assignments will include: 1) instructions for completing and handing in the assignment; 2) a sample submission document which serves as a guide for completing the assignment successfully; 3) evaluation criteria; and 4) assignment deadlines. All assignments will be submitted and corrected via Teams. 20
Speaking test A1 A6 A13 A15 A16 A17 A29 A33 A35 B1 B5 B6 B7 C2 There will be two oral exercises: 1. The final oral presentation (30% of the grade) will be an itinerary to a destination outside of Spain, will have a minimum duration of five (5) minutes, will be public and/or recorded and in person. All students will submit their slides to Teams Assignments in the twenty-four (24) hours before the scheduled presentation. 2. A job interview (10% of the final grade) will be the second oral exercise that will be in a group with another student or students. The interview will be recorded and submitted via Teams. 40
Mixed objective/subjective test A1 A6 A13 A15 A16 A17 A24 A29 A33 A35 B1 B3 B6 B7 C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 This final course review exercise represents 40% of the course grade and is a multiple-choice test administered through Teams. This is a face-to-face activity and only under exceptional circumstances will it be administered to students located off-site. The review exercise will consist of twenty questions with four (4) options to choose from, with one or more possible correct answers. If there is more than one correct answer, it will be necessary to match all the correct answers in order for the question to score. The exercise will have a time limit of fifty (50) minutes and the use of books and notes will be allowed during the exam. Questions will be based on the contents of the course. 40
 
Assessment comments

1.  Mixed objective/subjective test:  Students accessing and submitting the exam from off-site locations without permission will receive the grade of zero (0) for the exercise.  Students needing a loaned computer for the exam should make arrangements at least one week prior to the exam date.  

2.  Supervised projects:  a) Due Dates:  All supervised projects have due dates which will be published at the beginning of the term.  Since students will have ample time and knowledge of the due dates, no late submissions will be allowed.  The purpose of these projects is to serve as a learning process through interaction between student and professor.  Students are encouraged to ask questions and ask for feedback in a timely manner using  the classes, tutorials, and Teams Chat as needed.  b) Submission of Assignments:  All assignments must be submitted via Teams Assignments and be registered as "handed in" to be valid.  Submissions via email will not be accepted.    

3. Class attendance is obligaory, except for students exempt from class attendance.  

4.   Students who fail the first opportunity evaluation will only have to repeat the failed portions of the assessment, including the supervised projects, in the second opportunity evaluation in July.  This is only valid for the two opportunities of the current academic year.  Failed assessment includes:  Hand-in assignments with grades of less than 2.5 out of 5 points; the job interview with a grade of less than 5 out of 10 points; the final oral presentation with a grade of less than 15 points out of 30; and the final course review exercise with a grade of less than 20 points out of 40. 

5.  The Second Opportunity Assessment Deadlines:  The assignments, the recorded job interview, and the oral presentation slides must be submitted before the written exam via Teams Assignments.    Final oral presentations will take place immediately following the written exam, unless otherwise notified.  

6.  Part time students and students exempt from class attendance:  The assessment will be the same as for full-time students, with the exception of the class attendance requirement, which is waived for students exempt from class attendance.  

7.  Early Assessment:  The early assessment requirements are the same as the second opportunity assessment.  

8.  The Grade of "No Presentado":  The grade of "no presentado" will only be given to students who do not sit for the final review exercise (40%), the final oral presentation (30%), the supervised projects (20%) and the job interview (10%).  In all other cases, the final grade will be based upon the sum of all assessment activities and a grade of zero will be given for all incomplete activities.  


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Recommendations
Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
Modern Language: English/662G01006

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously

Subjects that continue the syllabus
First Modern Language II: English/662G01028

Other comments


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