1.7. Número de créditos / Credit allotment

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1 ASIGNATURA / COURSE TITLE Lengua Inglesa II / English Language II 1.1. Código / Course number Materia / Content area Lengua inglesa/ English Language 1.3. Tipo / Course type Obligatoria / Compulsory Subject 1.4. Nivel / Course level Grado / Bachelor (1st Cycle) 1.5. Curso / Year 1º / 1st 1.6. Semestre / Semester 2º / 2 nd (Spring Term) 1.7. Número de créditos / Credit allotment 6 créditos ECTS / 6 ECTS credits 1.8. Requisitos previos / Prerequisites Es imprescindible haber realizado la prueba de nivel de la asignatura Lengua Inglesa I, ya que los estudiantes reciben docencia agrupados por su nivel de competencia lingüística. Es también muy recomendable que el alumno haya aprobado esa asignatura/ Students must have taken the Placement Test to find their level of English at the start of Lengua Inglesa I, since they are grouped in classes according to their proficiency level. Students should have passed this course, too. 1 de 11

2 1.9. Requisitos mínimos de asistencia a las sesiones presenciales / Minimum attendance requirement Attendance is strongly recommended Datos del equipo docente / Faculty data Rocío Jiménez Briones, Ph. D. (COURSE COORDINATOR and LECTURER) Despacho / Office 203 VI bis Facultad de Filosofía y Letras / School of Arts Teléfono / Phone: Correo electrónico / rocio.jimenez@uam.es LECTURERS: Carmen Alonso, Ph. D. Despacho / Office 305 VI bis Facultad de Filosofía y Letras / School of Arts Teléfono / Phone: Correo electrónico / carmen.alonso@uam.es María Jesús Fernández Gil, Ph. D. Despacho / Office 202 IV bis Facultad de Filosofía y Letras / School of Arts Teléfono / Phone Correo electrónico / mariaj.fernandez@uam.es Patricia González Díaz Despacho / Office 311 Módulo VI bis Facultad de Filosofía y Letras/ School of Arts Teléfono / Phone: Correo electrónico / patricia.gonzalezd@uam.es 2 de 11

3 Mick O Donnell, Ph. D. Despacho / Office 311 Módulo VI bis Facultad de Filosofía y Letras/ School of Arts Teléfono / Phone: Correo electrónico / michael.odonnell@uam.es P. Bibian Pérez Ruiz, Ph. D. Despacho / Office 205 IV BIS Facultad de Filosofía y Letras / School of Arts Teléfono / Phone: Correo electrónico / perez@uam.es Rocío Romero Mérida. Despacho / Office 204 VI BIS Facultad de Filosofía y Letras / School of Arts Teléfono / Phone: Correo electrónico / rocio.romero@uam.es Objetivos del curso / Course objectives By the end of the first year students should have reached a B2 level in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. The course aims towards the acquisition of such language competence. Students will learn to approach the reading of a text in English applying strategies similar to those of native readers, at the different levels at which we process text: vocabulary, grammar and discourse. By the end of the course students will be expected to have mastered the syntactic structures corresponding to an intermediate (B2) level in English which will allow them to manage successfully in their future classes and assignments. Students will acquire the most relevant vocabulary of English at an intermediate (B2) level. Students will be able to answer specific questions about the topics of the course syllabus correctly. In addition, students will be able to organize vocabulary autonomously and use English words in the appropriate contexts. 3 de 11

4 G1 G4 G5 G7 G8 G9 G12 G13 E1 E13 E15 T4 T5 T6 T8 T10 To have a good command of English, attaining level C2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages in different written and spoken registers. To know and understand the basic principles of the disciplines within what is known as English Studies: the study of the English language and the literature and culture of English-speaking countries. To be able to understand, produce, analyse and interpret critically both spoken and written texts of different registers, in both English and Spanish. To be able to plan and produce oral presentations, academic essays and literary, linguistic and cultural projects. To know how to find, assimilate and interpret written, spoken and electronic information, and know how to use appropriate bibliographical conventions to cite such sources. To know how to use reference materials such as grammars, dictionaries (general and specialist) and corpora effectively. To gradually work towards attaining learner autonomy, bearing in mind the need for a proactive approach to learning. To develop a responsible approach to cooperative work environments. To learn different types of discourse in English, their structure and their linguistic and stylistic conventions, as well as their socio-cultural contexts. To be able to use lexical, grammar-discourse and prosodic resources and strategies for the correct comprehension and conveyance of shades of meaning in complex oral and written texts To develop the ability to analyze and to compare the phonological, lexical, grammatical and textual systems of English and Spanish. To be able to work collaboratively in tasks of collective negotiation and to participate constructively in a debate To reflect on one's own learning process and know how to evaluate it. To plan one's own work and to manage time effectively. To acquire a critical attitude and an ethical commitment in the acquisition and management of knowledge. To understand that literary and linguistic concepts are not exact and inflexible Contenidos del programa / Course contents The course is divided into three skills components: Reading, Vocabulary and Grammar Reading 1. Lexis: finding meanings in the text. 2. Lexis: using semantic relations in the text. 3. Recognizing syntactic relations in the text. 4. Recovering reference in text. 5. Recognizing logical relations in the text. 6. Recognizing the function of a text. 4 de 11

5 7. Recognizing the organization of the content of a text. Vocabulary 1. Introduction to English lexis: What does it mean to know a word? 1.1. The organization of words into lexical domains or semantic fields Basic lexico-semantic, syntactic, and phonological relations: synonymy, antonymy, hyponymy, collocations, etc English word formation: Affixation, compounding, abbreviation, and conversion English dictionaries. 2. Lexical domains/semantic fields The mass media Culture and customs Crime and punishment Education Character and personality. Grammar 1. Introduction to Clause Analysis. 2. Clause Constituency: SPOCA. 3. Clause Transitivity. 3.1 Representing action: intransitive, monotransitive and ditransitive clauses; ergative verbs. 3.2 Representing thought and speech: projecting clauses. 3.3 Representing relations: have, be, seem, appear, etc. 4. Finite and non-finite clauses Referencias de consulta / Course bibliography Reading Pack of photocopies that contains chapters from the book (out of print): Martín Úriz, Ana and Rachel Whittaker Meanings in Texts. Madrid: Ediciones UAM. Vocabulary Pack of photocopies that contains exercises mainly from the following books: Flower, J Phrasal Verb Organiser with Mini-Dictionary. London: Heinle. Gough, C English Vocabulary Organiser. 100 Topics for Self-Study. London: Heinle. McCarthy, M & F. O Dell English Vocabulary in Use (Upper-Intermediate and Advanced.). New Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. McCarthy, M & F. O Dell English Vocabulary in Use (Advanced.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. McCarthy, M. & O Dell, F English Collocations in Use: Advanced. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Redman, S A Way with Words. (Book 3). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. 5 de 11

6 Redman, S English Vocabulary in Use: Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Sharma, P. & B. Barrett Academic Vocabulary Booster. Reading: Garnet. Watcyn-Jones, P Test your Vocabulary 1-5. Harlow: Longman Watcyn-Jones, P Test your Idioms. Harlow: Longman, Thomas, B. J Intermediate Vocabulary. Harlow: Longman Thomas, B. J Advanced Vocabulary and Idiom. New Edition. Harlow: Longman Dictionaries: Advanced Learner s Dictionary. Oxford University Press or Cambridge University Press, latest edition. Collins Cobuild English Language Dictionary. London: Collins, latest edition. Diccionario Oxford Study para estudiantes de inglés (Español-Inglés, Inglés- Español). Oxford: Oxford University Press, latest edition. Grammar Prodomou, L. (2012) Grammar and Vocabulary for Cambridge First. With Key. Second edition. Harlow: Pearson. Greenbaum, S. and R. Quirk (1990) A University Grammar of English. Harlow: Longman. Other course materials will be made available on the Course Webpage. Websites for the different components: [Cambridge Dictionaries Online] [The Merriam-Webster Dictionary Online] [The Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Online] Métodos docentes / Teaching methodology Reading Theoretical sessions Description of the different levels at which we understand a written text; information on the resources a non-native reader can exploit and the strategies that can be used in order to improve comprehension. Practical sessions Work on application of the theory to different texts and extracts. 6 de 11

7 Independent study time Analytical tasks (reading and analyzing different aspects of texts in English). Awareness exercises on lexical, syntactic and textual relations. Self correction and analysis of errors. Revising for exam. Vocabulary Theoretical sessions Lectures on the basic concepts of English lexis. Practical sessions Exercises for learning and producing vocabulary, techniques for the organization of vocabulary notebooks, reading comprehension exercises focused on vocabulary usage, quizzes, etc. Independent study time Weekly study. Completion of weekly homework and daily exercises. Completion of listening exercises for vocabulary learning. Revising for exam. Grammar Each of the topics within the grammar component are presented in class through explanations and examples, and reinforced through various types of exercises. Independent study time A number of online quizzes will be completed by students. An exercise pack with exercises relevant to the course will also be provided. 3. Tiempo de trabajo del estudiante / Student workload Nº of hours Percent of total Theoretical classes 45 hrs (2 components x Practical classes 18 hours, 1 component x 9 hours) 36.6% = 55 hrs Tutorials Seminars Final exam Independent study Practical activities time and weekly study Exam preparation Total Workload: 25 hours x 6 ECTS 2.5 hrs 5 hrs 2.5 hrs 78 (5 hrs x 12 weeks + 2 hours x 9 weeks) 17 hrs 63.4% = 95 hrs 150 hours 7 de 11

8 4. Métodos de evaluación y porcentaje en la calificación final / Evaluation procedures and weight of components in the final grade Component Course Work % Final Exam % % of Final Course grade 1 st Convocatoria Reading Vocabulary Grammar nd Convocatoria Reading 30 (not recoverable) Vocabulary 30 (not recoverable) Grammar 30 (not recoverable) Evaluation Notes 1. Students must obtain a positive grade (i.e. more than zero) in each of the three components (both in course work and exam) or they will receive an "Exam not evaluated" (No Evaluado) notification in the Actas. 2. In the 2 nd convocatoria, students only have to repeat the component(s) failed. The grades for the passed components are held for the 2 nd convocatoria, which implies that students cannot receive more than 4.9 in the 1 st convocatoria if they have failed any component. 3. Students must hand in the course work at the times/date set by the teacher in order to receive up to the 30% of the final grade in the 1 st convocatoria. The percentage allocated to course work is not recoverable. In the Reading component, students must also hand in the activity pack at the end of the component. 4. The Grammar component exam will have two sections, one on Grammatical Analysis, the other on Use of English. The student needs to pass both sections to pass the exam, and thus the component. 5. Plagiarism in any component leads to a zero in that component. 6. Repeaters must comply with all the above-mentioned requirements too. 8 de 11

9 5. Cronograma / Course calendar Semana Week Contenido Contents Overall Program: The weight/workload of the different components, and the distribution of weekly time between them, yields their different extension in terms of weeks 1 Introduction to the course 2-7 Reading Component or Vocabulary Component 8-13 Vocabulary Component or Reading Component 2-10 Grammar Component 14 Study Week 15 Exam week 16 Exam week Semana Week Contenido Contents Reading 1 Lexis. Finding meanings in the text: world knowledge, linguistic knowledge 2 Lexis. Finding meanings in the text: semantic relations 3 Recognizing syntactic relations. Recovering reference in the text Horas presenciales 3hrs 3hrs + 1 hr (seminar) 3hrs 4 Logical connectors and 3hrs + 1hr (seminar) text markers Horas no presenciales Independent study time 5 hrs. Analytical tasks. Awareness exercises on lexical, syntactic and textual relations. 5 hrs. Analytical tasks. Awareness exercises on lexical, syntactic and textual relations 5 hrs. Awareness exercises on lexical, syntactic and textual relations. Self-correction and analysis of errors. 5 hrs. Awareness exercises on textual relations and their markers 9 de 11

10 5 Functions of texts and in texts 6 Organization of the content of the text 3 hrs 5 hrs. Analysis of texts and their functions; exercises 3hrs + 1hr (group tutorial) 5 hrs. Analysis, summaries. Semana Week Contenido Contents Horas presenciales Horas no presenciales Independent study time Vocabulary 1 Topics hrs 5 hrs. Study. Homework. 2 Topics 1.4 and 2.1 3hrs 5 hrs. Study. Homework. 1 st vocabulary assignment. 3 Topic 2.2 3hrs + 1hr (seminar) 5 hrs. Study. Homework. 4 Topic 2.3 3hrs 5 hrs. Study. Listening activities and 2 nd vocabulary assignment. 5 Topic 2.4 3hrs + 1 hr (seminar) 5 hrs. Study. 6 Topic 2.5 3hrs + 1hr (group tutorial) Homework. 5 hrs. Study. Homework. Semana Week Contenido Contents Horas presenciales Horas no presenciales Independent study time Grammar 1-2 Topics hr per week + 0.5hrs (group tutorial) 3-7 Topic 3 1 hr per week 5 hrs per week: Study, Reading and Exercises. 5 hrs per week: Study, Reading and Exercises. Evaluation Exercise. 10 de 11

11 8-9 Topic 4 1 hr per week + 1 hr (seminar) 5 hrs per week: Study, Reading and Exercises. 11 de 11