IDENTIFYING DATA 2012_13
Subject (*) ENGLISH LANGUAGE II Code 12274106
Study programme
Graduate in English Studies
 Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Second Second
Language
Anglès
Department Estudis Anglesos i Alemanys
Coordinator
MIGUEL GOMEZ, SARA
ESCRIU ROCA, ALBA
 E-mail alba.escriu@urv.cat
sara.miguel@urv.cat
Lecturers
ESCRIU ROCA, ALBA
MIGUEL GOMEZ, SARA
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General description and relevant information Acquisition of grammatical competence and knowledge appropriate to level B2 (CERF), with a main focus on the Verb Phrase. and related elements.

Competences
Type A Code Competences Specific
 A9 Utilitzar un vocabulari anglès ampli i variat.
Type B Code Competences Transversal
 B4 Autonomy, responsibility and initiative
Type C Code Competences Nuclear

Learning outcomes
Type A Code Learning outcomes
 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
Type B Code Learning outcomes
 B4 Manage and organize their work and time as scheduled.
Present results before the stipulated deadlines.
Decideix com gestiona i organitza el treball i el temps que necessita per dur a terme una tasca a partir d'una planificació orientativa
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Verb complementation Objects vs Complements. Intransitive, monotransitive, ditransitive and complex-transitive verbs. Complementation with non-finite verb forms: –ing and infinitive clauses, bare infinitive,negative infinitive. Special Cases.
Modals and semi-modals. Form and function. (1) Expression of permission, ability, obligation, deduction, necessity, speculation, advice, suggestion: can, could, be able to, be allowed to, will, would, used to, may, might.
Modals and semi-modals. Form and function. (2) Expression of permission, ability, obligation, deduction, necessity, speculation, advice, suggestion: must, have (got) to, need(n't), don't need to, don't have to, should, ought to, had better.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 0 2
Lecture
A9
 10 0 10
Problem solving, classroom exercises
B4
 40 0 40
Previous studies
B4
 0 15 15
Problem solving, exercises
B4
 0 40 40
Portfolios/Learning folder
B4
 0 38 38
Personal tuition
2 0 2
 
Mixed tests
A9
 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 (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.
Personal tuition Reviews of portfolios or tests. Individual consultation of any course-related doubts or problems (in visiting hours).

Personalized attention
Description
Reviews of portfolios or tests. Individual consultation of any course-related doubts or problems (in visiting hours).

Assessment
Methodologies Competences Description Weight        
Problem solving, classroom exercises
B4
 Regular active oral participation in class sessions.
Correct, punctual and complete processing of exercises. 		9%
Problem solving, exercises
B4
 Correct, punctual and complete processing of exercises done out of class. 9%
Portfolios/Learning folder
B4
 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
A9
 Written tests (85% practical, 15% theory) closely based on course content. 55%
Others  
 
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.

Sources of information

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

The above two items are indispensable course material for both English Language 1 and 2. In both cases, students should acquire them with answers, and in the first case, with CD-Rom.
Complementary

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.
Recommendations

Subjects that continue the syllabus
ENGLISH LANGUAGE III/12274111

Subjects that are recommended to be taken simultaneously
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: READING AND WRITING II/12274110
COMMUNICATION SKILLS: SPEAKING AND WRITING II/12274108

Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
ENGLISH I/12274002
ENGLISH II/12274003
ENGLISH LANGUAGE I/12274105
 
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.