IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject (*) ENGLISH LANGUAGE I Code 12274105
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in English Studies (2009)
Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Second 1Q
Language
Anglès
Department English and German Studies
Coordinator
RAYA PALMER, ADRIANA
DA SILVA FLAVIO, JOAO LUCAS
E-mail lucas.dasilva@urv.cat
adriana.raya@urv.cat
Lecturers
DA SILVA FLAVIO, JOAO LUCAS
RAYA PALMER, ADRIANA
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General description and relevant information <p> Acquisition of grammatical competence and knowledge appropriate to level B2 (CERF), with a main focus on the Verb Phrase and related elements. </p><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
 CT4 Work autonomously and as part of a team with responsibility and initiative.
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 A5 Domina la gramàtica i el vocabulari de la llengua anglesa a un nivell intermedi-alt.
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.
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 CT4 Identify the role they play in the group and understand the group’s objectives and tasks.
Communicate and act within the group in such a way that they facilitate cohesion and performance.
Commit to the group’s tasks and agenda.
Participate in the group in a good working environment and help to solve problems.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Tenses Present continuous vs present simple
Past simple vs present perfect
Past continuous vs past simple
Past perfect vs past simple
Present perfect continuous vs present perfect
Past perfect continuous, past perfect vs past continuous
Present vs past time: review
The future Will and be going to
Present simple and present continuous for the future
Future continuous and future perfect (continuous)
Be to + infinitive; be about to + infinitive
Other ways of talking about the future
The future seen from the past
Modals and semi-modals Can, could, be able to and be allowed to
Will, would and used to
May and might
Must and have (got) to
Need(n’t), don’t need to and don’t have to
Should, ought to and had better
Linking verbs Be, appear, seem; become, get, etc.
Passives Forming passive sentences
Forming passive sentences: verb + -ing or to-infinitive
Using passives
Reporting with passives; It is said that...
Verb complementation: what follows verbs Verbs, objects and complements
Verb + two objects
Verb + -ing forms and infinitives
Reporting Reporting people’s words and thoughts
Reporting statements: that-clauses
Verb + wh-clause
Tense choice in reporting
Subjunctive Should in that-clauses; the present subjunctive
If I were you ...; imagine he were to win

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
Hours outside the classroom
(**) Total hours
Introductory activities
1 0 1
Lecture
A5
14 10 24
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A5
CT4
37 0 37
Previous study
CT4
1 30 31
Problem solving, exercises
A5
CT4
1 20 21
Assignments
A5
CT4
1 30 31
Personal attention
2 0 2
 
Mixed tests
A5
3 0 3
 
(*) 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 Course presentation (aims, content, learning methods, assessment).
Lecture Presentation and explanation of course contents, to support and complement practice in the acquisition of the corresponding linguistic and meta-linguistic knowledge.
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom 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 study Reviewing and revising for written exams. Complementation (with brief readings) of class lectures.
Problem solving, exercises Class exercises designed to check student's actual knowledge and command of each new topic, and to detect any areas which may require special attention.
Assignments Students will have to write a short paper on a specific grammatical point.
Personal attention Individual consultation of any course-related doubts or problems (in visiting hours). Paper supervision. Exam reviews.

Personalized attention
Description

Individual consultation of any course-related doubts or problems (in visiting hours). Paper supervision. Exam reviews.



Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, exercises in the classroom
A5
CT4
Regular active oral participation in class sessions; class engagement and understanding (10%).
Correct, punctual and complete processing of grammar exercises and language description tasks (25%).
35%

Assignments
A5
CT4
Final report 20%
Mixed tests
A5
3 tests 45%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

60% = Passing grade for Convocatòria 1 & Convocatòria 2

00.00 - 59.99 = Suspens

60.00 - 72.49 = Aprovat

72.50 - 84.99 = Notable

85.00 - 97.49 = Excel·lent

97.50 - 100.00 = Matrícula d’Honor

1st Call

1. The passing grade for this course is 60%.

2. All activities (projects, exercises, tests, etc.) are of obligatory submission to pass the course. Failing to submit any part of the continuous assessment should oblige the student to take the 2nd Call Exam, independent of their average score.

3. Attendance and participation: Notice that this is a fully practical course. Therefore, the final grade will be based on regular class attendance, active participation and successful completion of all the tasks. A minimum of 60% of attendance is required to pass the course. If you do not attend our sessions regularly or if you fail the course, you will have to take the 2nd Call Exam.

4. No late assignments will be accepted. No tests/exams will be taken outside scheduled dates and times.

2nd Call

If students fail to pass their first call based on continuous assessment, they will have to take a single exam (with practical exercises and a variety of tasks to reflect the contents of the course) for the second call. The result of this exam will determine the final grade of the course.


Sources of information

Basic Hewings, Martin, Advanced Grammar in Use, Third Edition, Cambridge University Press

The above-mentioned item is indispensable course material for both English Language 1 and 2. Students should make sure that they acquire it with answers, and optionally, with CD-ROM.

Basic bibliography for the theory sessions:

  • Foley, M. & Hall, D. (2003). Advanced learners’ grammar. Pearson ELT.
  • Huddleston, R. & Pullum, G. (2005). A Student’s Introduction to English Grammar. New York: CUP. 
  • Quirk et al. (1985). A comprehensive grammar of the English language. London: Longman. 
  • Quirk et al. (1990). A student’s grammar of the English language. London: Longman. 

Other useful sources

  • Haynes, S. & Nettle, M. Advanced Grammar in Use (Supplementary Exercises): CUP.
  • Parrot, M. 2000. Grammar for English Language Teachers. Cambridge: CUP. 
  • Swan, M. Practical English Usage.Oxford: OUP.
Complementary

This material will be supplemented, during the course, with other sources of information, exercises, presentations and tests created by the course instructors, as well as useful links to online materials.

Recommendations


(*)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.