Type A
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Code |
Competences Specific | | A7 |
Entendre la llengua anglesa parlada i escrita en profunditat i en una varietat de registres. |
| A8 |
Conèixer la gramàtica de la llengua anglesa en profunditat i ser capaç d'analitzar-la lingüísticament. |
| A9 |
Utilitzar un vocabulari anglès ampli i variat. |
| A10 |
Pronunciar la llengua anglesa de manera precisa i fluida a partir del coneixement en profunditat del sistema de sons de la llengua anglesa i la seva relació amb l'ortografia. |
| A11 |
Utilitzar la pragmàtica de la comunicació en llengua anglesa i introduir aspectes culturals dels països de parla anglesa en l'expressió oral i escrita en anglès. |
Type B
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Code |
Competences Transversal | | B1 |
Learning to learn |
| B2 |
Effective solutions to complex problems |
| B3 |
Critical, logical and creative thinking, and an ability to innovate |
| B4 |
Autonomy, responsibility and initiative |
| B5 |
Teamwork, collaboration and sharing of responsibility |
Type C
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Code |
Competences Nuclear |
Type A
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| A7 |
Desenvolupa la capacitat de comprensió oral i escrita per satisfer les necessitats d'ús instrumental de la llengua anglesa a un nivell avançat
Utilitza les noves tecnologies per adquirir coneixements, desenvolupar tasques, solucionar problemes i millorar diversos aspectes relacionats amb el propi procés d'aprenentatge de la llengua anglesa
| | A8 |
Mostra un maneig de la gramàtica i el vocabulari de la llengua anglesa a un nivell avançat que permeti comunicar-se de manera correcta, fluida i articulada
Obté una formació avançada en la descripció de la llengua anglesa
Es sensibilitza sobre els aspectes amb més contrast entre l'anglès i l'espanyol/català i familiaritzar-se amb els errors més comuns que es donen en el procés de transferència entre llengües, de manera que es puguin identificar i corregir
| | A9 |
Mostra un maneig de la gramàtica i el vocabulari de la llengua anglesa a un nivell avançat que permeti comunicar-se de manera correcta, fluida i articulada
| | A10 |
Obté una formació avançada en la descripció de la llengua anglesa
Es sensibilitza sobre els aspectes amb més contrast entre l'anglès i l'espanyol/català i familiaritzar-se amb els errors més comuns que es donen en el procés de transferència entre llengües, de manera que es puguin identificar i corregir
| | A11 |
Desenvolupa la capacitat de comprensió oral i escrita per satisfer les necessitats d'ús instrumental de la llengua anglesa a un nivell avançat
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Type B
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| B1 |
Learn by asking questions and take an interest in clearing up doubts.
Autonomously adopt learning strategies in each situation.
| | B2 |
Identify problems and take decisions to solve them.
Collect the information they need so that they can solve problems using data and not subjective opinion, and subjecting the information at their disposal to logical analysis.
Draw up strategies to solve problems.
| | B3 |
Search for new procedures and methods.
| | B4 |
Manage and organize their work and time as scheduled.
Present results before the stipulated deadlines.
| | B5 |
Help to define, organize and distribute the group’s tasks.
Bear in mind the opinions of others and give constructive feedback.
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Type C
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
Topic |
Sub-topic |
Adverbial clauses and conjunctions. |
Expressing reason, purpose, contrast, concession, manner, proportionality. Analogous prepositions. |
Sentence connectors. |
Reinforcing inter-sentential relations of: comparison, contrast, concession, concession, addition, condition, time, degree, emphasis, re-phrasing. |
Methodologies :: Tests |
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Competences |
(*) Class hours
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Hours outside the classroom
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(**) Total hours |
Introductory activities |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
Lecture |
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10 |
0 |
10 |
Problem solving, classroom exercises |
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40 |
0 |
40 |
Previous studies |
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0 |
15 |
15 |
Problem solving, exercises |
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0 |
40 |
40 |
Portfolios/Learning folder |
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0 |
38 |
38 |
Personal tuition |
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2 |
0 |
2 |
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Mixed tests |
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3 |
0 |
3 |
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(*) On e-learning, hours of virtual attendance of the teacher. (**) The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students. |
Methodologies
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Description |
Introductory activities |
Course presentation (aims, content, learning methods, assessment). |
Lecture |
Presentation and explanation (for each new item) of course contents, to support and complement practice with the acquisition of appropriate corresponding linguistic and meta-linguistic knowledge. |
Problem solving, classroom exercises |
Exercises completed in the class sessions (corrections will be explained in English, preferably by the students), to:
(a) increase the student's degree of grammatical accuracy,
(b) initiate training in basic description and analysis of the English language, and
(c) detect and deal with any especially problematic aspects. |
Previous studies |
Reviewing and revising for written tests. Complementation (with brief readings) of class lectures. |
Problem solving, exercises |
Class exercises designed to check student's current knowledge and command of each new topic, and detect any areas which may require special attention. |
Portfolios/Learning folder |
Portfolio to be submitted as required by course instructors, containing all coursework (as well as the corresponding corrections and annotations), plus a detailed final self-assessment report. |
Description |
Reviews of portfolios or tests.
Individual consultation of any course-related doubts or problems (in visiting hours). |
Methodologies |
Competences
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Description |
Weight |
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Problem solving, classroom exercises |
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Regular active oral participation in class sessions.
Correct, punctual and complete processing of exercises. |
9% |
Problem solving, exercises |
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Correct, punctual and complete processing of exercises done out of class. |
9% |
Portfolios/Learning folder |
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Full completion of coursework. Regular and appropriate use of self-corrections, together with annotations, explanations, etc. Evidence of self-learning initiatives. Quality of Final Report. |
27% |
Mixed tests |
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Written tests (85% practical, 15% theory) closely based on course content. |
55% |
Others |
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Other comments and second exam session |
Segona Convocatòria will consist of a written test which will include questions and exercises on all the topics covered in the course (all of which must be answered by every student). The marks for "Problem solving and (class) exercises", and "Portfolios/Learning folder" above (as well as their overall relative value) will be maintained for Segona Convoc. whenever this proves favourable. |
Basic |
Hewings, Martin, Advanced Grammar in Use, Third Edition, Cambridge University Press
Haines, Simon & Nettle, Mark, Advanced Grammar in Use (Supplementary Exercises), , Cambridge University Press
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The above two items are indispensable course material for both English Language 3 and 4. In both cases, students should have acquired them the previous year with answers, and in the first case, with CD-Rom. This material will be substantially complemented with material produced by the course instructors. |
Complementary |
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This material will be supplemented, during the course, with exercises, presentations and tests created by the course instructors, as well as useful links to online materials.
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Subjects that continue the syllabus |
ENGLISH LANGUAGE IV/12274112 |
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Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before |
ENGLISH I/12274002 | ENGLISH II/12274003 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS: READING AND WRITING II/12274110 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS: SPEAKING AND WRITING II/12274108 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS: SPEAKING AND LISTENING I/12274107 | COMMUNICATION SKILLS: READING AND WRITING I/12274109 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE II/12274106 | ENGLISH LANGUAGE I/12274105 |
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Other comments |
The course requires a high degree of student involvement and participation. Consistent day-to-day work will be paramount, as well as following instructions correctly and fully, and meeting deadlines punctually. |
(*)The teaching guide is the document in which the URV publishes the information about all its courses. It is a public document and cannot be modified. Only in exceptional cases can it be revised by the competent agent or duly revised so that it is in line with current legislation. |
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