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Type A
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Competences Specific | | | A1 |
Masters the main theoretical frameworks and methodological approaches that characterize the process of teaching and learning a foreign language in general, and English in particular |
| | A2 |
Masters the main linguistic bases of theoretical and applied linguistics |
| | A3 |
Has an advanced knowledge of English at all levels, both in speaking and writing; also knows the linguistic system of English (lexical, phonetic, grammatical, pragmatic, discourse) and can give it an adequate didactic treatment |
| | A4 |
Analyses, plans, designs, develops, and assesses the teaching-learning of English in line with an adequate teaching plan and methodological approach |
| | A8 |
Applies the research methods used in applied linguistics and EFL to design and create thorough teaching, academic and/or research projects, and is able to implement their results in the classroom |
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Type B
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Code |
Competences Transversal | | | B1 |
Learning to learn |
| | B2 |
Effectively solve complex problems in multidisciplinary contexts related to the field of English-language teaching. |
| | B3 |
Apply critical, logical and creative thinking, at the cutting edge of the field, in a research context. |
| | B4 |
Autonomy, responsibility and initiative |
| | B6 |
Communicate information, ideas, conclusions, problems and solutions – and the underlying reasons – clearly and effectively in public or in a particular technical ambit. |
| | B7 |
Be aware of environmental issues. |
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Type C
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Code |
Competences Nuclear | | | C2 |
Be able to manage information and knowledge |
| | C3 |
Be committed to ethics and social responsibility as citizens and professionals |
| | C4 |
Be able to define and develop their academic and professional project |
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Type A
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| | A1 |
Applies his/her theoretical knowledge in the various realities where it is relevant
| | | A2 |
Masters the knowledge, aptitudes and abilities that are necessary to write and defend theses at an international level
| | | A3 |
Develops a sense of scientific writing on topics related to the field of teaching-learning English
| | | A4 |
Formulates starting hypotheses and uses a methodology that allows the student to draw valid conclusions and argument in an adequate and reasonable manner
| | | A8 |
Adequately develops a range of specific, transversal and nuclear competencies in an integrating project
Develops an analytical, creative and critical mind set when defining and carrying out a project
Searches, obtains, processes, analyses, synthetizes and communicates information in a critical manner (oral, printed, audiovisual, digital or multimedia). Transforms this information into knowledge in order to plan and write a thorough academic work, for teaching or research purposes, resorting to the appropriate bibliographical resources
Appropriately manages and handles electronic databases as well as other resources
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Type B
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| | B1 |
Make significant contributions and be responsible for some innovation.
| | | 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.
Follow a logical method to identify the causes of a problem and not merely accept the symptoms.
Provide alternative solutions to a problem and evaluate risks and advantages.
Draw up strategies to solve problems.
Understand problems and be able to break them down into manageable parts.
Adopt a method of analysis that enables them to identify non-obvious causes and evaluate their impact on problems.
Present possible solutions that are mostly effective at solving problems.
Find appropriate solutions.
Adopt realistic strategies for solving problems.
Anticipate problems before they arise.
Analyze problems and their causes from an overall perspective and in the medium and the long term.
| | | B3 |
Reflect on new ways of doing things.
Search for new procedures and methods.
Analyze the risks and benefits of innovation.
Be aware of who is affected by innovation and how.
Find new methods for doing things.
Put forward new ideas, opportunities or solutions to familiar problems and/or processes.
Identify things that need to be improved in complex situations and contexts.
Find new methods for doing things.
| | | B4 |
Manage and organize their work and time as scheduled.
Present results before the stipulated deadlines.
Present results in the appropriate way in accordance with the bibliography provided and before the deadline.
Analyze their limitations and the chances they have of carrying out the task/job.
Decide what needs to be done for a particular job/project and do it according to schedule.
| | | B6 |
Use other media to support the message of their presentations.
Draft documents with the appropriate format, content, structure, language accuracy and register, and illustrate concepts using the appropriate conventions: formats, titles, footnotes, captions, etc.
Prepare their presentations and use a variety of presentation strategies (audiovisual support, eye contact, voice, gesture, time, etc.).
| | | B7 |
Understand sustainability from an interdisciplinary perspective, bearing in mind the global situation and the challenges it
poses.
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Type C
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Code |
Learning outcomes |
| | C2 |
Critically evaluate information and its sources, and add it to their own knowledge base and system of values.
Have a full understanding of the economic, legal, social and ethical implications of accessing and using information.
Reflect on, review and evaluate the information management process.
| | | C3 |
Be respectful of the values of a culture of peace and democracy.
| | | C4 |
Develop resources and strategies that will ease their transition into working life.
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| Selection technique and assignment |
| Procedures |
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At the beginning of the
course, students will be assigned a TFM supervisor by the Master's Coordinator.
In case a student is interested in a particular research area, and whenever
possible, the Master's Coordinator will assign a research supervisor with experience
in that particular field. The research topic will be selected by the student in
close collaboration with their TFM supervisor. |
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