IDENTIFYING DATA 2015_16
Subject (*) ENGLISH II Code 12274003
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in English Studies (2009)
 Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Basic Course First 2Q
Language
Anglès
Prerequisites 12274002 Anglès I
Department Estudis Anglesos i Alemanys
Coordinator
KOBA ., RENATA ELZBIETA
SUTTON ., SARAH JANE
 E-mail renataelzbieta.koba@urv.cat
sarah.sutton@urv.cat
Lecturers
KOBA ., RENATA ELZBIETA
SUTTON ., SARAH JANE
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General description and relevant information The course aims to develop and achieve the skills and competencies that correspond to the independent user (B2 level) CEFR. At the end of the course students should be able to deal with problems in every day life situations and use appropriate vocabulary and fluency to the level.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
Type B Code Competences Transversal
Type C Code Competences Nuclear
 C1 Have an intermediate mastery of a foreign language, preferably English

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
Type B Code Learning outcomes
Type C Code Learning outcomes
 C1 Express opinions on abstract or cultural topics in a limited fashion.
Explain and justify briefly their opinions and projects.
Understand the basic ideas of radio and television programmes.
Understand the general meaning of texts that have non-routine information in a familiar subject area.
Write letters or take notes about foreseeable, familiar matters.

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Grammar 1:Reporting verbs verb patterns
Grammar 2: Modals past obligation
Grammar 3: Articles -
Grammar 4:Passive have/get something done
Grammar 5: Modals past deduction
Grammar 6: Relative clauses defining and non-defining
Grammar 7: Emphasis cleft sentneces
Grammar 8: Future forms review -
Grammar 9: Participle clauses -
Grammar 10: Nouns quantity expressions
Vocabulary 1: Holidays travel
Vocabulary 2: Word formation adjective suffixes -ful, -less, -ish
Vocabulary 3: Describing people Character
Vocabulary 4: Compounds Adjectives
Vocabulary 5: Places architecture
Vocabulary 6: Education -
Vocabulary 7: Colloquial expressions -
Vocabulary 8: Houses furnishings
Pronunciation Integrated into the areas covered
Skills 1: Speaking Integrated controlled, freer and free practice
Skills 2: Listening Variety of sources, CD, teacher, internet clips and film
Skills 3: Reading Course book texts
Skills 4: Writing Descriptions and narrative

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
C1
 1 0 1
Lecture
C1
 15 20 35
Problem solving, classroom exercises
C1
 20 0 20
Presentations / expositions
C1
 8 5 13
Problem solving, exercises
C1
 1 35 36
Personal tuition
C1
 1 0 1
 
Mixed tests
C1
 1 10 11
Mixed tests
C1
 1 10 11
Oral tests
C1
 5 5 10
Extended-answer tests
C1
 7 5 12
 
(*) 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
Lecture Language input
Problem solving, classroom exercises Application of the syllabus through a variety of exercises in class: role-plays, discussions, individual and pair work, group activities.
Presentations / expositions Group presentation:
students prepare a chosen language area and present it in class using a variety of presentation and practice techniques
Problem solving, exercises Homework exercises
Personal tuition Students can personally contact the teacher in the office or through Moodle

Personalized attention
Description
Tutorials: students can personally contact the teacher in the office or through moodle

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Presentations / expositions
C1
 Group presentations of a language area. Assessed on oral skills, content and effectiveness. 15%
Oral tests
C1
 Students speak in small groups and are assessed on their language, pronunciation, discourse and communicative skills 20%
Mixed tests
C1
 A variety of exercises testing language areas covered. To include gap-fill texts, transformations, descriptions of language, listening amongst others. 25%
Mixed tests
C1
 A variety of exercises testing language areas covered. To include gap-fill texts, transformations, descriptions of language, listening amongst others. 25%
Extended-answer tests
C1
 Students produce a piece of writing based on practice in class. 15%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

The pass mark for the course is set at 60%

Final Exam: A series of tests based on the 2nd part of the course book

To invovle any of the following: reading, listening, grammar, vocabulary, writing and speaking.

Sources of information

Basic Kay and Jones, New Inside Out Upper Intermediate, Student's book, , Macmillan

We will use the 2nd half of the book above, which we used for Anglès 1
Complementary

Recommendations


Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
ENGLISH I/12254002
(*)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.