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English C1.3

Objectives

a) be able to perform at a very high level of C1 in preparation for C2.1 (C2 level on the CEFR-CV)
b) demonstrate a high level of intercultural awareness and further develop their knowledge of the culture/languagerelationship
c) be able to write clear, coherent, well-structured texts in an appropriate style with a high degree of grammaticalaccuracy, showing a good command of a broad range of lexis
d) be able to understand and critically analyse extended, complex, contemporary written texts such as opinion articleson social and cultural matters, and specialised articles
e) be able to express him/herself fluently and spontaneously, with a high degree of accuracy, and contribute withoutmajor difficulty to any discussion with very few restrictions
f) be able to understand extended natural spoken discourse, even on more complex topics, with few difficulties
g) be able to analyze and control the grammatical system of English
h) know how to develop competences that lead to autonomy.

General characterization

Code

711121065

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

David Swartz, Julie Parker Mason, Eva Louise Kakoma

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - 168

Teaching language

English

Prerequisites

N/A

Bibliography

Carter, R. & McCarthy, M. (2006) Cambridge Grammar of English. Cambridge University Press;


Cottrell S, (2005), Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument. Palgrave;


Gairns, R. & Redman, S. (2009) Oxford Word Skills Advanced. Oxford University Press


McCarthy, M. & O’Dell, F. (2006) English Vocabulary in Use Advanced (with CD) Cambridge University Press


Vince, M. & French, A. (2011) IELTS Language Practice: English Grammar and Vocabulary. Macmillan

Teaching method

Métodos de Ensino:


 


The course employs a learner-centered approach and task-based methodology with the help of authentic texts and digital resources. Discussion is a key element, often preceded by reading or listening and/or analysis and accompanied by ongoing written work/research by students. Communicative and dialogical method with an intercultural task-based approach, which seeks to stimulate interaction and promote increasingly autonomous learning, revolving around a series of topics. Skills-based tasks require linguistic and extra-linguistic skills. Inductive approach to expand grammatical and lexical knowledge.

Evaluation method

Written assessments 50%


Oral assessments and engagement with learning in class (which includes attendance) 50%

Subject matter

 


Programa:


 


The course covers current social and cultural themes through the following tasks:


Writing - letters, essays, stories


Speaking - presentation skills, discussion, pronunciation


Intercultural Competence


Vocabulary - collocations, cohesive devices, idiomatic expressions, rhetorical expressions


Grammar - as needed


Error Correction - identify and correct errors