SCHOOL OF PSYCHOLOGY BACHELOR S DEGREE IN PSYCHOLOGY COURSE PROGRAM English II - COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH FOR PSYCHOLOGY STUDENTS Code: LM0122 Credits: 2 I TRIMESTER 2014 A. Course Description The Communication in English for Psychology Students is a course of English for a Specific Purpose (ESP) that has been designed to promote oral communication, listening skills, writing strategies and reading comprehension at the A1-A2 level in topics related to human behavior. It is also intended to improve pronunciation and build vocabulary. The primary goal of the course is to expose the student to vocabulary and structures that will increase his/her ability to communicate in English according to the situation, purpose, and roles of the participants. B. Methodology The methodology integrates speaking, listening, writing and reading skills following the task based approach. The program is learner-centered and active student participation is promoted and expected in all class exercises and activities. Students will participate in individual and group activities such as discussions, role playing, and presentations that promote real-life interactions, and academic reading comprehension in their field of study. C. Pre-requisite & requisites English I (Code LM0112) Students are required to attend and participate in two-hour weekly classes. In addition, students are required to work independently four hours a week for the four-month (fifteen-week) long course. D. Course Objectives: 1. General Objective: Develop oral and written communication skills in English in topics related to human behavior. 2. Specific Objectives: a. Describe and comment on issues related to human behaviour b. Exchange information about topics related to human behaviour c. Develop interest in the study of issues affecting or caused by human behaviour d. Form his or her own opinion about the topics studied E. CONTENTS OR TOPICS. The influence of mind over body Lifestyle and health The teen years Adulthood Body language Touch, space, and culture Friendship Love
F. Evaluation Students will be evaluated on the four skills, listening, speaking, reading and writing, and each evaluation will mirror course contents. In addition, students are responsible for assigned work outside of class, including online practices and research, in order to enhance their learning experience. Minimum passing grade is 70%. The grade will be distributed as follows: 10 % homework 10% vocabulary log 30% two quizzes (15% each) 20% two oral presentations (10% each) 30% final exam (includes an oral interview) G. Attendance In accordance with University regulations, regular student attendance is required. Three absences will automatically mean course failure. Absences can be excused to instructor within a week through doctor s note for sickness and official document for any other case. Tardiness is not accepted. Students have ten minutes to arrive to class after the scheduled class time has begun. Any late arrival after ten minutes will be considered an absence. H. Classroom guidelines In accordance with University regulations, students will uphold a respectful behavior towards the class, the teacher and their peers, including being on time, speaking in a polite tone, and being responsible with their assignments. Cell phone usage is limited to reference and research only as directed by the instructor. I. Copyright Due to the need for compliance with the copyright laws of Costa Rica, the students are required to purchase the course books required for the program. Universidad de Iberoamérica- UNIBE does not support the sale or distribution of photocopied copyrighted work, such as the course books. The only photocopies allowed will be those assigned by the professor at the copy shop. J. Course materials Seal, B. (2012) Academic Encounters, Human Behaviour (Reading/Writing) Cambridge University Press 2nd Edition K. TIMETABLE (ON NEXT PAGE).
Universidad de Iberoamérica School of Psychology English II - Communication in English for Psychology Students II Wk Topics Language Skills Communicative Activities 1 Creating a business directory Networking (Additional material: Check copier) Hello Goodbye Could you say that again? Excuse me Question forms with do, be to ask information about others Exchange telephone numbers and email using appropriate emailing language (at, underscore, slash) Opening and closing a conversation Asking for repetition to confirm information Exchanging questions about personal information in pairs 2 The Influence of Mind over Body 1 What is Stress? Coping with Stress 3 The Influence of Mind over Body 2 Stress and Illness Lifestyle and Health 1 Heart Disease 4 Lifestyle and Health 2 Smoking Healthful Behavior 5 The Teen Years 1 Defining Adolescence Physical Change in Adolescence 6 The Teen Years 2 Cognitive and Social Development in Adolescence Parallel sentence structure Hedging Comparing Understanding paragraph structure Understanding paragraph structure Understanding text structure Gerunds as subjects Guessing meaning from context Dealing with unknown words The Academic Word List Describing change Describing experimental results Word families Synonyms Collocations Share with a partner the kind of stress you have., what is stress., how stress and illness are related. partner how heart disease is related to type A personality. Describe to a partner healthful behavior. Discus in a group the risk of smoking. Read the article Defining Adolescence, discuss in a group. partner important changes in adolescence. Discuss adolescent egocentrism with a partner.
Adulthood 1 Early Adulthood the influence of family in your life. Wk Topics Language Skills Communicative Activities 7 Adulthood 2 Using data from a Guessing meaning Define middle Middle Adulthood graphic from context adulthood to a Late Adulthood Journal writing Paragraph topics Paragraph main ideas Supporting main ideas Paraphrasing Describing change partner. whether you would like to live to be a hundred. 8 Body Language 1 Gestural Communication Facial Communication Defining language Signaling examples Paraphrasing Words related to the topic Guessing meaning from context Ways of looking Discuss gestural communication with a partner. In a group, discuss facial feedback hypothesis. 9 Body Language 2 Eye Communication Touch Space and Culture 1 The Meaning of Touch 10 Touch Space and Culture 2 Spatial Messages Nonverbal Communication and Culture The passive voice Summarizing Using adverbs Generalizations about groups of people Transitional expressions Word families Collocations In a group, discuss eye communication. partner task relatedness touching. the relation between culture and non-verbal communication. partner greetings used in different cultures. 11 Friendship 1 What is Friendship? The First Encounter Efficient sentence structure Understanding paragraph structure Summarizing Using new words in context Words related to the topic Define your idea of friendship to a partner. common things a
friendship should have.
Wk Topics Language Skills Communicative Activities 12 Friendship 2 Paraphrasing Collocations Discuss attraction The Internet and Journal writing Prepositions theory in a group. Relationships Love 1 Discuss your opinion about Attraction Theory internet relationships with a partner. 13 Love 2 Love Gender Differences in Loving Using quotations The passive voice Words related to the topic Similar and different Define to a partner what is love to you. gender differences and love. 14 Apr. 14th-Apr.19th END OF CLASSES: APR. 19th EASTER WEEK 15 Apr. 21st Apr. 26th FINAL EXAMS 16 Apr. 28th May 3rd HOLIDAY: Thu. May 1st EXÁMENES EXTRAORDINARIOS