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English C2.3

Objectives

This course is a progression from the scope and achievement of the preceding C2.2 course. It sets out to follow astudent-centred approach to develop the learners' language and communicative skills in relation to the linguisticawareness and communicative competencies at C2 level as detailed in CEFR:

  • Can understand with ease virtually everything heard or read;
  • Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments in a highly coherent presentation;
  • Can express him/herself spontaneously, fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning even in more complex situations;
  • Can deal highly effectively with communication in virtual spaces, adjusting his/her language appropriately tocommunicate expertly;
  • Can apply communicative strategies and critical thinking skills to the composition and editing of a range of texts;
  • Can be fully responsible for their own learning, knowing how to develop the competencies that lead to autonomy.

General characterization

Code

711121068

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Sheila Brannigan, Zoe Jayne Taylor

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - 168

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

N/A

Bibliography

Learning Resources Portfolio: A portfolio of learning resources provided by the teacher, entailing a wide range ofreading texts incorporating longer, abstract and structurally and linguistically complex texts. In addition, students areexpected to be reading and listening extensively in English in their own areas of specialist interest.

Optional:

  • Carter, R. & McCarthy, M. (2006) Cambridge Grammar of English. Cambridge University Press.
  • de Chazal, E. and Moore, J. Oxford EAP Advanced: A Course in English for Academic Purposes. Oxford UniversityPress.
  • Cottrell S, (2005), Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument. Palgrave.
  • Gillet, A., Hammond, A. & Martala, M. (2009) Successful Academic Writing. Pearson Longman.
  • Hewings, M. (2010) Cambridge Grammar for CAE and Proficiency. Cambridge University Press.
  • McCarthy, M. & O Dell, F. (2006) English Vocabulary in Use Advanced (with CD) Cambridge University Press.

Teaching method

The course employs a student-centred approach and task-based methodology, with the aid of authentic texts anddigital resources. Discussion is a key element often preceded by reading or listening input and/or analysis andfollowed up by written work/further research by students.

Evaluation method

Continuous assessment - A minimum of three written texts(60%), Active participation in classes (including attendance), speaking skills and evidence of autonomous learning development(10%), Two speaking assessments(30%)

Subject matter

The course revolves around current topics of a social and cultural nature. The themes for research and discussion areselected flexibly according to students´ aims and interests. This includes the analysis of authentic texts, written andspoken, together with practice of communicative competencies. The syllabus is composed of activity designed toencourage the development of full mastery in the English language, linguistic awareness and autonomous learning strategies.