ECTS credits ECTS credits: 6
ECTS Hours Rules/Memories Hours of tutorials: 12 Expository Class: 34 Interactive Classroom: 14 Total: 60
Use languages Spanish, Galician, English
Type: Ordinary Degree Subject RD 1393/2007 - 822/2021
Departments: English and German Philology
Areas: English Philology
Center Faculty of Humanities
Call: First Semester
Teaching: Sin docencia (Extinguida)
Enrolment: No Matriculable
In English for Professional Uses II (Semipresencial "Blended Learning") we will work on communication skills: listening, reading, speaking, writing and mediation. An important objective is for students to find, understand, and be able to correct grammatical and lexical errors, another objective is to continue improving their use of oral English in terms of expression and pronunciation, since a more polished and adequate use of the English language enables hard-working users to maintain a better professional image.
In addition, English for Professional Uses II is an English for Specific Purposes (ESP) subject, which means that students will use the English language as a tool to carry out tasks that have to do with the field of cultural management and therefore they will become familiar with the structures and lexicon related to that field of knowledge. For example, certain grammatical points will be reviewed, and then they will be put into practice while doing tasks (texts, videos, etc.) related to the field of culture that facilitate the practice of using English in context.
The academic work carried out in this subject will begin at a B2 level as established by the Common European Framework of Reference or CEFR, in English (2001). This level has been designated as "high-intermediate" level and means:
--that students have a more advanced and independent level than previous levels.
--can understand in detail what is said to them in the standard spoken language even in a noisy environment.
--can communicate easily and spontaneously in a clear and detailed way. They are not yet experienced speakers but a B2 user is able to understand and be understood in most situations.
--can understand the main ideas of a complex text on both concrete and abstract topics including the technical concepts of their area of specialization.
--can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that allows interaction with native speakers to occur without any effort on both sides.
-can express himself / herself clearly and accurately in writing, interacting with the recipient in a flexible and effective manner.
In addition to the specific objectives related to the language level that is intended to be achieved, the training activities that will be carried out in this subject allow students to practice and develop a series of transversal objectives:
• In the use of the resources suggested throughout the course, students must consolidate the ability to use a series of self-learning tools available on the Internet, thus improving their ability to self-learn.
• Carrying out several short projects focused on solving specific problems will allow students to develop their research skills, especially those related to the search for sources of information and the critical evaluation and appropriate use of the information obtained.
• Students will also develop their ability to state their reasons and arguments clearly, while gaining the flexibility to admit different perspectives; This will improve your ability to engage in negotiation constructively.
• Routine small group interaction will help students improve their interpersonal skills, which are needed to make decisions and organize teamwork.
1. Grammatical aspects relevant to level B2 of the CEFR, such as: quantifying adjectives, verbs that govern “-ing”, verbs that govern infinitive, specifying and explanatory relative clauses (defining and non-defining relative clauses), reported speech (reported / indirect speech), use of the gerund with verbs that express emotion, “wishes and regrets”, second and third degree conditionals. Present, past, perfect and future verb tenses, conditionals, expression of desire, questions, inversion of order, structures to express obligation and permission, passive voice, syntax, compound and complex sentences.
2. Vocabulary and lexicon relevant to the field of cultural heritage and cultural management.
3. English as a Global Language.
4. Task work:
- The Annual Report of the British Museum.
- Digital Strategies for Engagement with Cultural Heritage
CORE BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Grammar and Vocabulary for Advanced. (2015, With Answers and Audio). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Language Practice for First. English Grammar and Vocabulary. (2014, 5th Edition, Student’s Book with key). London. Macmillan.
Language Practice for First. English Grammar and Vocabulary. (2014, 5th Edition, Student’s Book with key). London. Macmillan.
Recommended Dictionaries:
Gran diccionario Oxford Español-Inglés/Inglés-Español. Oxford University Press.
Collins Cobuild English Dictionary for Advanced Learners (Paperback). Harper Collins Publishers.
Webpages:
Dictionaries:
---- http://www.thefreedictionary.com/
---- http://www.ldoceonline.com/
---- http://dictionary.cambridge.org/
---- http://www.learnersdictionary.com/
---- http://dictionary.reference.com/
Dictionaries English/Spanish and Spanish/ English
---- http://www.wordreference.com/
Dictionaries English/Galician and Galician/ English
---- http://sli.uvigo.es/CLIG/index.html
Writing Tasks:
----https://nanowrimo.org/
----https://prowritingaid.com/
Grammar Exercises:
---- http://www.edufind.com/english/grammar/index.cfm
---- http://www.englishpage.com/grammar/
Other:
---- http://thesaurus.reference.com/
---- http://www.usingenglish.com/
---- http://www.englishpage.com/
---- http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/
---- http://www.learnenglish.org.uk/
COMPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Davies, Rosamund and Gauti Sigthorsson. 2013. Introducing the Creative Industries from Theory to Practice. Los Angeles, California: Sage.
Farall, Cate and Marianne Lindsley. 2008. Professional English in Use: Marketing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Groes, Sebastian, Ed.2016. Memory in the Twenty-First Century: New Critical Perspectives from the Arts, Humanities and Sciences. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
Hesmondhalgh, David. 2007. The Cultural Industries. Los Angeles, California: Sage.
As indicated in the official Report of the study plan of the Degree in Cultural Management, students must develop skills in four different areas: basic, general, transversal and specific skills. They are the following:
Basic skills:
CB4. That students know how to communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and non-specialized audiences in a clear and unambiguous way.
CB5. That students acquire the learning skills that allow them to continue their training in a way that will be, to a large extent, self-directed or autonomous.
General skills:
CG4. Recognize and assume a solid commitment to democratic values and the fundamental rights of human beings, paying special attention to gender equality, multiculturalism and non-discrimination of people with functional diversity.
Transversal skills:
CT1. Acquire skills to analyze and synthesize information from different sources, assessing its relevance and interest based on the objectives pursued.
CT4. Know the standard and consistent, correct and appropriate use of two foreign languages, both orally and in writing.
CT6. Organize and plan work based on the objectives and available resources.
Specific skills:
CE4. Learn about the possibilities offered by languages for the transmission of cultural content, both in its oral and written dimensions and at the different levels (local, national and international) of work in the world of culture.
CE16. Recognize the diversity of communicative cultures and develop strategies to facilitate communication between diverse human groups.
As part of the theoretical explanation, the professor will provide short presentations on grammar, vocabulary, the use of English, and cultural management. Students may attend classes at the Humanity Faculty, or they may connect to the streaming session (MS Teams) on-line at the official times and dates as programmed. When students are not able to attend at the official class times, they may make use of the materials and resources used in these class sessions since they will be available in the on-line classroom.
The students will then do practice activities such as: speaking in English, problem-solving activities, listening comprehension and pronunciation activities, and analysis and commentary of assigned readings. At times, practice and training will be done during the interactive seminars (14 hours). The professor will propose complementary activities to be done outside the classroom on those linguistic aspects which require more intense practice with other teaching methods such as: assigned readings, writing, and individual pronunciation practice, as well as short activities on aspects of communication related to the topics presented in class, or the participation in a group project. The tasks mentioned above should help the students to put their English into practice. In order to carry out the activities done outside the classroom the USC online platform will be used to access certain digital resources such as the assigned readings, vocabulary, and grammar explanations, as well as turn in assignments and access feedback and grades. It may also be used as an additional means of evaluation and tutorials for students. Assignments will be corrected within a month’s time.
The tutorials will be done in groups or individually via Microsoft Teams during the semester; e-mail may also be used depending on the individual needs of each student. In this case, the professor should respond within 72 hours (during the work week) of reception except for when special leave permission has been granted. This course also includes twelve hours of tutorials which will be carried out in online streaming sessions and will take place in twelve different weeks at times in which the majority of the students who wish to participate may do so. These tutorials will provide quality time for the professor and students to maintain direct contact. This, in turn, will permit the evaluation of students’ progress during the course, including their level of interiorization of the content and the skills focused on in the classroom, and provide an opportunity to ask for and give personalized advice that will allow each student to better reach the course goals. The professor may also use the tutorials to confirm that the students have carried out the assigned complementary tasks that have been planned for study outside the classroom.
In addition, the coursework carried out in this degree program is a way to better prepare students for their professional future and professional work ethics will be implemented for the work done in this subject. All written activities should be double-spaced and typed. All of the activities which are turned in should include the bibliographical and digital sources that were consulted, as per an established academic method of bibliographical citation.
The assessment will be based in part on the continuous performance of the students throughout the semester and in accordance with the examination periods indicated below.
FIRST PERIOD ASSESSMENT:
- Active participation in the virtual classroom and assigned tasks: 60%
- Final oral exam: 10%
- Final written exam: 30%
** For all exam periods, students must pass all the sections indicated above to pass this subject overall.
SECOND PERIOD EVALUATION (July) and students retaking this module:
The appraisal system is the same as the first period.
** For all exam periods, students must pass all the sections indicated above to pass this subject overall.
NOTICE: In the USC Rules for Academic Performance (DOG 21 from 21 July, 2011, Art. 16) presenting fraudulent academic work for any type of final evaluation is penalized with a “Fail” in the corresponding exam period. Turning in this type of work may also result in a disciplinary process for the offender. Hence, any detection of plagiarism in any of the academic work turned in for grading in this subject will be penalized with a “Fail” in this subject, even when the student has passing marks in other areas of evaluation. As “plagiarism” we understand when an academic paper includes any partial or complete copy, in literal form or not, of content, or ideas published in other academic papers or in any other type of published format (paper or Internet), and where the student does not cite the source from which the said content or idea was taken. Students who fail because of plagiarism will not be allowed to take part in the second chance exam period.
As specified in the official study program for this degree program, this six-ECTS-credit subject will require 150 hours of work by the students: 51 class hours (24 hours of theoretical lectures, 24 hours of interactive seminars and 3 hours of tutorials) and 99 hours of autonomous learning. With respect to the students’ workload, apart from the orientations and suggestions provided by the professors in charge during the class period.
PREREQUISITES & FORMAL REQUIREMENTS:
Although there are no prerequisites, or formal requirements, for this course, students should have an intermediate to advanced level (B1.2) of English language skills. If you are unsure that you have reached this level, you may contact the professor in charge for more information.
In addition, students must have access to a computer and/or smartphone with audio and video capability to be able to access the on-line classroom and to complete certain activities assigned in this course.
Maria Del Mar Viña Rouco
- Department
- English and German Philology
- Area
- English Philology
- mariadelmar.vina [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Lecturer
Jesus Varela Zapata
Coordinador/a- Department
- English and German Philology
- Area
- English Philology
- Phone
- 982824715
- varela.zapata [at] usc.es
- Category
- Professor: University Professor
| Tuesday | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:00-17:00 | Grupo /CLIS_01 | English | Classroom 14 |
| 01.13.2023 12:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 16 |
| 06.16.2023 12:00-14:00 | Grupo /CLE_01 | Classroom 16 |