IDENTIFYING DATA 2015_16
Subject (*) ENGLISH LANGUAGE II Code 12274106
Study programme
Bachelor's Degree in English Studies (2009)
 Cycle 1st
Descriptors Credits Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Second 2Q
Language
Anglès
Department Estudis Anglesos i Alemanys
Coordinator
MIGUEL GOMEZ, SARA
 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
 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
 B4 Autonomy, 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.
Mostra un maneig de la llengua anglesa (de forma oral i/o escrita) en contextos diversos 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
 B4 Present results before the stipulated deadlines.
Type C Code Learning outcomes

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
Agreement.
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.
Participle clauses.
Pronouns.
Adjectives and adverbs.
Adverbial clauses.
Prepositions.
Questions.

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Competences (*) Class hours
 Hours outside the classroom
 (**) Total hours
Introductory activities
2 0 2
Lecture
A5
B4
 12 6 18
Problem solving, classroom exercises
A5
B4
 40 0 40
Previous studies
B4
 1 19 20
Problem solving, exercises
A5
B4
 1 20 21
Assignments
A5
B4
 2 42 44
Personal tuition
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 (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.
Assignments Students will have to write a paper about a specific grammar aspect.
Personal tuition Reviews of papers 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        
Assignments
A5
B4
 Paper

Final Report 		20%

5%
Mixed tests
A5
 Written tests closely based on course content. 75%
Others  
 
Other comments and second exam session

No late assignments will be accepted.

No tests/exams will be taken outside scheduled dates and times.

In cases where results are borderline, regular attendance (above 80%) and active participation in class discussions may be taken into consideration, at the tutor's discretion.

Primera Convocatòria (Continuous Assessment) requires 4 marks (1 paper, and 3 exams) and a minimum of 6.0 in the average grade of the three exams to compute for the final grade.


Segona Convocatòria will consist of a written exam worth 100% which will include questions and exercises on all the topics covered in the course. Students must obtain a minimum of 6.0 to pass this exam.
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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.