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English C2.2

Objectives

This course sets out to follow a student-centred approach to develop the learners' language and communicative skillsin relation to the specific linguistic awareness and communicative competencies at C2 level as detailed in the CommonEuropean Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR):



  • Can understand without difficulty virtually everything heard or read;

  • Can summarise information from different spoken and written sources, reconstructing arguments and accounts in acoherent presentation;

  • Can express him/herself spontaneously, very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer shades of meaning;

  • Can deal effectively with communication in virtual spaces, adjusting his/her language appropriately to communicate effectively;

  • Can apply communicative strategies and critical thinking skills to the composition and editing of a range of texts;

  • Can be responsible for their own learning, knowing how to develop the competencies that lead to autonomy.

General characterization

Code

711121067

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Zoe Jayne Taylor, Robert George Butler

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 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.
  • Cottrell S, (2005), Critical Thinking Skills: Developing Effective Analysis and Argument. Palgrave.
  • Gairns, R. & Redman, S. (2009) Oxford Word Skills Advanced. Oxford University Press.
  • Gillet, A., Hammond, A. & Martala, M. (2009) Successful Academic Writing. Pearson Longman.
  • Hewings, M. (2010) Cambridge Grammar for CAE and Proficiency. Cambridge University Press.
  • Vince, M. & French, A. (2011) IELTS Language Practice: English Grammar and Vocabulary. Macmillan

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 and spoken, together with practice of communicative competencies. The syllabus is composed of activities designed toencourage the development of mastery in the English language, linguistic awareness and autonomous learningstrategies.