INGLÉS DOS - ELEMENTAL

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1 1. DATOS INFORMATIVOS: MATERIA INGLÉS CÓDIGO: NIVEL: DOS - ELEMENTAL No. CRÉDITOS: 5 SEMESTRE / AÑO ACADÉMICO: SEGUNDO SEMESTRE PROFESOR: Nombre: Indicación de horario de atención a estudiantes: Correo electrónico: Teléfono: 2. DESCRIPCIÓN DEL CURSO En este curso, el estudiante adquirirá habilidades en el lenguaje (en forma escrita y oral) para que pueda desenvolverse con propiedad en diversas actividades diarias por medio del uso de estructuras y vocabulario elemental en situaciones comunicativas. También recibirá información sobre aspectos culturales necesarios para sobrevivir en un ambiente de habla inglesa. 3. GENERAL OBJECTIVE The student will master all four language skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) at an elementary level. 4. SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES 4.1. LISTENING/ SPEAKING The student will be able to: a) listen for details. b) Listen for the main idea c) talk about events in the past d) comment on holidays, films and music e) talk about prohibitions f) talk about work, abilities g) discuss people s appearance and character 1

2 h) discuss future plans READING The student will be able to: a) comprehend elementary reading material b) identify the main idea c) answer true or false statements d) answer WH-questions about texts e) find details in texts f) match up different texts 4.3. WRITING The student will be able to: a) write messages b) write the description of places c) write a formal letter d) write a letter of advice e) write the description of a town/ city f) write a postcard. 5. CONTENTS COMMUNICATIVE FUNCTIONS 1. Talking about films 2. Talking about music 3. Talking about news 4. Talking about comedies 5. Talking about holidays 6. Describing places to go on holiday 7. Talking about a day out 8. Talking about weddings 9. Talking about what you do at work 10. Talking about transport 11. Talking on the phone 12. Talking about things you can / can t do 13. Talking about health 14. Describing people s VOCABULARY CONTENTS Types of film Types of music New verbs Holiday activities Adjectives to describe places Verb collocations Work words Transport Phone messages Indoor/ outdoor activities Health Appearance 2 GRAMMAR CONTENTS Past simple : yes/no questions and short answers Questions forms Infinitives and past simple forms The use of A, AN, THE The use of CAN, CAN T for possibility. Comparatives The use of want, would, would rather Present continuous Present simple or continuous The use of can for requests and possibility The use of adverbs and adjectives The use of imperatives, should/ shouldn t

3 Appearance 15. Talking about health and giving advice 16. Talking about seasons 17. Talking about future plans 18. Talking about studying and exams 19. Choosing a holiday home 20. Talking about experiences 21. Buying a plane ticket Health problems and treatments Seasons, weather Verb collocations Studying Prepositions of place and movement Big and small numbers Things and places at the airport Questions with like Noun, adjective and verbs Be going to and wh-questions The use of might and be going to Asking for and giving directions Verb patterns with infinitive with to and verb + ing Superlatives Present perfect: questions with Have you ever...? Questions to get information about travelling 6. METHODOLOGY AND RESOURCES The methodology applied is centered in the student and has the communicative approach as its foundation. For that purpose, real-life situations that need communication will be used (real-life simulations). A guided discovery approach to learning will allow the students to work out the rules of the language for themselves. There will be a strong focus on listening and speaking, although, reading and writing will be dealt in depth to enable students to communicate in a meaningful way about significant topics. 3

4 WEEKLY TEACHING ORGANIZATION LEVEL 2 (INTENSIVE COURSES) TEACHER- STUDENTS INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES STUDENTS' AUTONOMOUS PERFORMANCE WEEK FACE - TO - FACE INSTRUCTION EVALUATION TOPICS OR UNITS (1 18 ) HOURS HOURS HOURS ACTIVITIES No. HOURS THEORY LABORATORY TUTORING (DESCRIPTION) 1 ST WEEK 10 1 Study regular verbs 9 Diagnostic exam. Unit 7 Homework: prepare a short personal Vocabulary quiz for verbs Licence to kill Introduction. Prepare 8 questions to know someone. Review present simple Music vocabulary Past simple Question forms Review past simple irregular verbs Graded homework. Articles: A, AN, THE Write about your music preferences Composition Draft. Talking about news Grammar and vocabulary worksheets. Workbook pages 35 to 37 Final copy of composition. Oral presentation Work with CD ROM, unit 7 Progress test Unit 7 Research: A short piece of news. Prepare short presentation. 2 ND WEEK 10 1 Portfolio 7 follow up (Workbook) 9 Unit 8 Brainstorm a composition about a holiday Let s go away Start reading Reader Quiz adjectives and CAN Holiday activities Start CD ROM unit 8 Draft: A holiday to remember CAN, CAN T Study adjectives for a quiz Reading control Adjectives for places Workbook pages 38 to 42. Quiz on comparatives Comparatives Write about abilities in your family. Progress test Unit 8 Verb collocations Give advice about hotels to a foreigner. Grammar / vocabulary exercises. Portfolio 8 (workbook) Planning a day out 4

5 3 RD WEEK 10 1 Practice verbs dealing with work 9 Worksheet on present continuous. Unit 9 Write about the situation in transport. Vocabulary quiz All in a day s work Study for vocabulary quiz Final copy of composition. Present continuous Worksheet on present tenses Progress report on CD ROM Present simple Prepare 2 dialogues on the phone Travel vocabulary. Worksheet on vocabulary. Transport Brainstorm: The best indoor activities Talking on the phone Write the final copy of composition. Do Portfolio 9 follow up (workbook) 4 TH WEEK 10 1 Prepare a conversation about an adventure 9 Progress test unit 9 Worksheet on adjectives and adverbs Midterm written test Units 7 9 Error analysis and correction Midterm oral test Do workbook pages 45 to 49 Review units 7 to 9 Study for tests. Prepare oral exam Midterm written test Midterm oral test 5 TH WEEK 10 1 Prepare a word map with human body 9 Vocabulary quiz Unit 10 lexicon. Worksheet on human body lexicon Mind and body Prepare Interview about their celebrities and treatment. Appearance and character appearance and character Oral presentation Health Write about family appearance & character. Health problems and Use vocabulary in context (60 words) Composition: A health problem. treatment Write an telling about a health Expressions with LIKE problem. Respond to a friend s mail. 6 TH WEEK 10 Research: A great place to visit 10 Progress test 10 Unit 11 Prepare a conversation with classmate New Year s Resolutions Do CD ROM Unit 10. Future. BE GOING TO, Use word derivations in context Quiz: vocabulary of the unit MIGHT 5

6 Brainstorm about New Year s Traditions Reading control Prepositions of place and Prepare your plans for Christmas. Oral presentation: my future movement Prepare interview to a friend. Portfolio 5 follow up. Prepare presentation: My future 7 TH WEEK 10 Read suggested reader. 10 Grammar mini quiz. Unit 12 Solve worksheets on verb patterns. Progress test 11 Life experiences Prepare directions to get to your house Dialogue Comparative and CD ROM Unit 11 First draft: composition superlative Compare two neighborhoods Worksheet on verb forms Present perfect with EVER Review comparatives and superlatives Saying goodbye Prepare: Get ready, get it right section Vocabulary at the airport Study past participle of common verbs Prepare questions with: Have you ever? 8 TH WEEK 10 Answer questions from classmate 10 Laboratory report Review units 7 to 12 Write the final copy of composition. Vocabulary quiz UNITS 7-12 Complete grammar worksheets Progress test 12 Do portfolio 12 follow up Grammar practice Prepare progress test in CD ROM FINAL WRITTEN TEST Review units 7 to 12 FINAL ORAL TEST Grammar practice Prepare course folder. CD ROM UNIT 12 Study for final tests Prepare final oral test 6

7 7. ASSESSMENT 7.1 EVALUATION ACTIVITIES The student will be assessed through a variety of activities that include, among others, the following: - oral work, - group work - homework - presentations - written production - grammar and vocabulary exercises - reading controls - unit quizzes, - midterm oral and a written exam, - laboratory work, - a final oral and a final written exam. 7.2 EVALUATION DATES FIRST CYCLE OF INTENSIVE CLASSES From Monday January 18 to Monday, March 15, 2009 Midterm Written exam Thursday, February 11, Midterm Oral Exam Friday, February 12, Handing in midterm grades From February 12 to Thursday, February 18, Handing in class participation grades: Tuesday March 9, Final written exam: Friday, March 12, Final Oral Exam: Monday, March 15, Handing in final grades: from Monday, March 15 to Tuesday, March 16 until 12h00. SECOND CYCLE OF INTENSIVE CLASSES From Tuesday, March 23 to Friday, May 21, Midterm Written exam: Tuesday April 20, Midterm Oral Exam: Wednesday, April 21, Handing in midterm grades: From Wednesday, April 21 to Tuesday, April 27, Handing in class participation grades: Wednesday, May 12, Final written exam: Monday, May 17, Final Oral Exam: Wednesday, 19 and Thursday, May 20, Handing in final grades: From Thursday May 20 to Friday 28, 2010 (o según disposiciones de Secretaría) 7

8 7.3. GRADING SYSTEM In order to pass the course, students must obtain a minimum of 30/50 points. Grades are distributed as follows: Classwork: Homework, quizzes, presentations 9 points 5 or 10 hours of lab work with Ellis Intro* 1 point Midterm written exam 10 Midterm oral exam 10 Final written exam 10 Final oral exam 10 TOTAL 50 *Students of the intensive courses have to work 5 hours in Ellis Intro. Important note: If a student misses a quiz which forms part of the grade for class work or misses to hand in a piece of homework, then it is up to the teacher to allow the student to take the quiz afterwards or accept the homework. The grade for class work has to be handed in 3 days before the final exam ATTENDANCE Students are permitted up to TEN absences per course. If a student is more than 10 minutes late, s/he is considered to be absent. If a student has ELEVEN to TWENTY absences, s/he has to get 40 over 50 points to pass the course. Absences cannot be justified. 8. BIBLIOGRAPHY Obligatory textbook (no copies will be allowed!!!) face2face Elementary by Chris Redston and Gillie Cunningham, CUP, 2005 Student s book and workbook. Units 7 through 12. Reader: TO BE CONFIRMED Supplementary material: Photocopies provided by the teacher. English- Spanish Dictionary PROGRAM APPROVED BY Head of the Languages School Date Faculty Council Dean Date 8