IDENTIFYING DATA

2021_22

Subject (*)

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: SPEAKING AND LISTENING I

Code

12274107

Study programme

Bachelor's Degree in English Studies (2009)

Cycle

1st

Descriptors

Credits

Type

Year

Period

Compulsory

Second

Language

Anglès

Department

English and German Studies

Coordinator

MANEGRE , MARNI LYNNE

E-mail

marnilynne.manegre@urv.cat

Lecturers

MANEGRE , MARNI LYNNE

Web

General description and relevant information

<p> The ability to communicate proficiently in English is of the utmost importance, as this constitutes “tool of the trade” for the students of this major. In this course, the students will practise and improve their speaking and listening skills. </p><div> This subject will be taught face-to-face as far as is possible within the instructions of the health authorities. At the start of the academic year, the calendar containing all teaching activities (with timetables and classrooms) will be available in the subject's Moodle area. </div><div><br /></div>

Competences

Type A	Code	Competences Specific
	A5	Dominar la llengua anglesa des d’un punt de vista teòric i pràctic i expressar-s’hi oralment i per escrit de manera fluida i precisa.
Type B	Code	Competences Transversal
	CT5	Communicate information clearly and precisely to a variety of audiences.
Type C	Code	Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes

Type A	Code	Learning outcomes
	A5	Desenvolupa la capacitat de comprensió oral i/o escrita per a satisfer les necessitats d’ús de la llengua anglesa a un nivell intermedi-alt. Desenvolupa la capacitat d’expressió oral i/o escrita per a satisfer les necessitats d’ús de la llengua angles a un nivell intermedi-alt. Coneix i aplica les tècniques i estratègies elementals pròpies del discurs oral i/o escrit.
Type B	Code	Learning outcomes
	CT5	Produce quality texts that have no grammatical or spelling errors, are properly structured and make appropriate and consistent use of formal and bibliographic conventions. Draw up texts that are structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length. Draw up texts that are appropriate to the communicative situation, consistent and persuasive. Use the techniques of non-verbal communication and the expressive resources of the voice to make a good oral presentation. Construct a discourse that is structured, clear, cohesive, rich and of the appropriate length. Produce a discourse that is appropriate to the communicative situation, consistent and persuasive, and interact effectively with the audience.
Type C	Code	Learning outcomes

Contents

Topic	Sub-topic
1.Speaking theories
2.Characteristics of the spoken discourse	Good oral presentations Common expressions in English
3.Conversational routines 4.Speaking in public 5.Effective speaking techniques 6.Listening as comprehension and acquisition 7.Understanding spoken discourse 8.Listening strategies
PRACTICAL PART 1. Types of speech in practice (student presentations) 2. Exam listening practice 3. Speaking and listening tasks including a wide range of topics	Speaking and listening activities will take place in class for training.

Planning

Methodologies :: Tests

Competences

(*) Class hours

Hours outside the classroom

(**) Total hours

Introductory activities

Problem solving, exercises in the classroom

CT5

Seminars

Presentations / oral communications

CT5

Collaborative work

Personal attention

Mixed tests

(*) 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

Methodologies

	Description
Introductory activities	The subjects, work plan, evaluation system and moodle will be presented during the first session of the course.
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom	The seminars will include the training in speaking and listening skills. Authentic videos will be used so that there is exposure to varying dialects of English. Additionally, the students will be asked to participate in a virtual exchange with an exchange partner in another country.
Seminars	During the lecture sessions the students will learn about the theories on the spoken discourse as well as its characteristics. Listening techniques and strategies will also be approached.
Presentations / oral communications	Students are asked to prepare and present 3 oral presentations/oral tasks throughout the course. They should be able to show they acquired the skills and oral /listening strategies discussed throughout the course.
Collaborative work
Personal attention	Students will be sent personal feedback after each oral presentation/oral task. They will also be aware of their listening scores.

Personalized attention

Description

Students' progress is going to be monitored throughout the course and personal feedback will be given on regular basis.

COVID 19:

During the 2021-22 academic year, students will be given individual and/or group tutorials during which they can resolve any questions that may have about the subject. Tutorials may be face-to-face or online. At the start of the academic year, students will be informed about how these personalised tutorials will take place (timetables, whether they will be face-to-face, by email, Moodle, etc.)

Assessment

Methodologies

Competences

Description

Weight

Seminars

Final Test

10%

Presentations / oral communications

CT5

3 Oral presentations/oral tasks (10% for the first and 15% for each of the second and third)

3 Listening tasks (10% for the first and 15% for each of the second and third)

40%

40%

Others

Telecollaboration/virtual exchange (collaboration work)

10%

Other comments and second exam session

Students who will fail the 1st call will go to the 2^nd call exam. The 2nd call final exam will be divided into 3 parts: theory questions (20%), a listening task (40%) and an oral task (40%).

If the public health situation requires a reduction in physical attendance, examination will be adapted to comply with the directives issued by the relevant organisations. Any changes will be notified via the news forum on Moodle.

Sources of information

Basic
	Main sources: Devito, J. A. (2009). The Essential Elements of Public Speaking.Boston, MA : Pearson/Allyn and Bacon Gude, K. (2009). Advanced listening and speaking CAE. Oxford : Oxford University Press Osborn, M. (2006). Public speaking. Boston, Mass: Houghton Mifflin Co. Richards, J. C. (2008). Teaching Listening and Speaking: from Theory to Practise. Cambridge: CUP Sellnow, D. D. (2005). Confident Public Speaking. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Additional sources: Blackwell, A. (2007). Open Forum 1 : Academic Listening and Speaking. New York, NY : Oxford University Press Corey, J. (2010). Audio Production and Critical Listening Technical Ear Training. Burlington, MA : Focal Press Handel, S. (1993). Listening : An Introduction to the Perception of Auditory Events. Cambridge, Mass.: MIT Press Harrington, D. (2009). Speaking of Speech : Basic Presentation Skills for Beginners.Tokyo : Macmillan Languagehouse James, K.(1991). Listening Comprehension and Note-taking Course. London : Collins ELT Numrich, C. (1995). Consider the Issues : Advanced Listening and Critical Thinking Skills. White Plains, NY : Longman http://www.lets-talk-in-english.com/ http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningenglish/ http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/ http://lectures.princeton.edu/ http://podcasts.ox.ac.uk/ http://www.oup.com/oxforddnb/info/freeodnb/pod/ http://topics.nytimes.com/topics/reference/timestopics/subjects/e/english_language/index.html http://www.macmillandictionary.com/ NB: listening practice tests will be used in practical sessions along with a great variety of visual and auditory authentic materials.
Complementary

Recommendations

Subjects that continue the syllabus

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: SPEAKING AND LISTENING II/12274108


Other comments
Students' regular attendance and task completion is highly recommendable due to the practical nature of the subject.

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