english department syllabus - ecotec

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

SYLLABUS

1. DESCRIPTION AND JUSTIFICATION

English Level VIII is a requirement in the curriculum of the university degrees. This is an eight-week course designed to provide ESL (English as a Second Language) Students with exposure to the target Language based on the levels from CEFR, Target Level: B1+. ESL Learners move toward using English as a First Language in an academic setting and to adopt a more formal lexicon than that of colloquialism and communicatively-exclusive Language approaches. 2. OBJECT OF STUDY

The discipline is conceived with the aim of developing a level of oral and written communication and of listening and reading comprehension in the English language. 3. OBJECTIVE

Level VII combines knowledge and abilities to hone the necessary skills and build up confidence in students through Essays, general academic and business documents, cultural and cognitive enhancing readings, challenging grammatical exercises, and critical thinking-related activities. Homework will aim to enhance student’s skills and provide exposure-time to the target Language. Formative Assessments will measure the progress and learning outcomes per competence focusing on the following: Reading Comprehension, Written Production, Listening Comprehension, Spoken Production along with a Syntactical and Semantical approach to Grammar. All Student performance is measured through Analytical and Holistic Rubrics. Guide Students through the acquisition of a set for skills that will prove beneficial for the profession of their choosing. Not only will it lay the ground work for preparing for an International Accreditation in the Language but

SUBJECT INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH 8

CODE ING 370 CREDITS 3

PRE-REQUISITE ING 260

YEAR - 2020

CONTACT HOURS 48 HOURS

also serve a solid reminder that a Second Language is critical for current challenges in the personal and professional environment.

Demonstrate an Intermediate proficiency level of phonetic prowess.

Demonstrates understanding and meets CEFR Level Appropriate Reading Comprehension requirements. Level B1+.

Demonstrates understanding and meets CEFR Level Appropriate Written Performance requirements. Level B1+.

Demonstrates understanding and meets CEFR Level Appropriate Spoken Performance requirements. Level B1+.

Demonstrates understanding and meets CEFR Level Appropriate Listening Comprehension requirements. Level B1+.

Shows accuracy and adequateness in the use of CEFR Level Appropriate Syntactic and Semantic elements. Level B1+.

5. CONTENTS

KNOWLEDGE ABILITIES VALUES

Grammar CEFR Level Appropriate – B1+

Dominate accuracy and adequateness in the use of CEFR Level Appropriate Syntactic and Semantic elements. Level B1+

Students interact with a certain independence in their field of action; allowing them to develop skills for critical evaluation and acquisition of new knowledge with a lifelong learning commitment fostering values such as teamwork, creativity, ability to socialization and leadership with an entrepreneurial spirit and generator of changes.

Listening Comprehension

Vowel Sounds o Long Vowels o Short Vowels o Diphthongs and

Triphthongs

Consonant Sounds o Voiced Consonants o Unvoiced Consonants

Intonation and Sentence Stress

Dictation

Understanding the Spoken Language

Contesting the Spoken Language

Identify CEFR Level Appropriate Listening Comprehension requirements. Level B1+

Spoken Production

Allotted Time Practice

Recorded Practice

Peer Assessment of Recorded Practice

Pronunciation o Articulation o Enunciation o Tongue Twisters

Intonation and Sentence Stress Spoken Practice

Peer Dictation Practice

Express CEFR Level Appropriate Spoken Performance requirements. Level B1+

4. LEARNING OUTCOMES

Reading Comprehension

Skimming & Scanning Practice

Close Reading Practice

Higher Order Thinking Explanation and Tasks

Dominate the reading comprehension techniques of Level B1+

Written Production

Writing Steps Practice

Creative Writing and format/genre-specific writing.

Suitability of Structural Framework

Effective Use of Language in Writing (Grammar, Punctuation) CEFR Level Appropriate – B1+

Effective Use of Words used according to Topic. (CEFR Level Appropriate – B1+

Write according CEFR Level Appropriate Written Performance requirements. Level B1+

6. METHODS, MEANS, FORM AND EVALUATION

Methods The teaching problem is assumed as it favors the construction of learning from a scientific perspective and integrates theory and practice. In this way, the professional masters what he/she learns, how he/she learns it and what he/she learns it for, fostering a conscious and lasting learning. Means Board, markers, computer, textbooks, workbooks, Atrium, CD-ROMs, Software. Form

Formal Assessment, lectures. Evaluation Evaluation as a component of learning is the main way of feedback of careers and study programs. It is characterized by its gradualness, integrality and systematicity which contributes to the pertinent and permanent formation of the students. All Assignments are compulsory; only Academic performance is subject to penalties. All Assessments, Formative or Summative will be grade based on Integrated, Holistic and Analytical Weighed Rubrics created for that purpose. Four Rubrics measuring ALL Four Language Skills will be given to students from day one of the Course. On-line workbook activities consist of 6 units per course which will be graded 5 points each. Each of which will bear all 4 Language Skills activities. Summative Assessments (Midterm and Final Exams) will have 4 sections, each section assessing each Language Skill at CEFR Level – B1+ Minimum passing Grade is 70/100

All exams will follow the Schedule set by Dean Faculty or Head of Department. No early or late examination will be given without express authorization form the Head of English Department or Faculty Dean through Faculty Academic Council. The Remedial Exam will be used for this case. ECOTEC University Bylaw will be binding. Grade Breakdown

ON-LINE ACTIVITIES (5 POINTS PER UNIT) X 6 30

MIDTERM EXAM 01 20

MIDTERM EXAM 02 20

FINAL EXAM 30

FINAL SCORE 100

PEER ASSESSMENT, GROUP ASSESSMENT AND INDIVIDUAL ASSESSMENT MAY BE USED IN FORMATIVE LEARNING.

7. LECTURE PLAN

DATES CONTENTS COMPETENCIES SUPPLEMENTAL

STUDY EVALUATION

9/1/20 Introduction to Course: Diagnose of Units 1-2

Apply and recognize

structures and vocabulary

acquired during level 1.

Grammar practice worksheets.

Complete the texts by using accurate grammar structures and vocabulary.


Apply and recognize






Apply and recognize





9/1/20 UNIT 1: Culture and Identity

Unit 1A: How we see other

cultures -Vocabulary: in the city -Reading: cultural identity -Grammar: Simple present and Present Continuous -Speaking: getting to know you

Apply key

vocabulary and

simple present

and present

continuous when

getting to know

people

Digital workbook exercises: Unit 1.

Writing and Speaking

Decide what vocabulary

and structures to use in a given situation: daily

routines and professional tasks you are doing at

the moment.

9/3/20 Unit 1B: Culture and Color -Vocabulary: feelings -Listening: colors and their meaning -Grammar: question forms -Pronunciation: direct questions -Speaking: my language course

Employ key vocabulary and question forms when talking about feelings.


Deduce what vocabulary and structures to use in a

given situation: a language course

9/3/20 Unit 1C: A world together -Reading: globalization -Word building: adjective + noun collocations -Critical thinking: examples -Speaking: how international you feel

Incorporate key vocabulary and adjective + noun collocations when speaking about international brands.


Analyze a text making use of critical thinking

tools.

9/3/20 Unit 1D: First Impressions -Real Life: opening and closing conversations -Pronunciation: short questions

Incorporate key vocabulary into the development of a situation: first meetings


Decide what vocabulary to use when meeting

people at work

9/8/20 Unit 1E: About us -Writing: a business profile -Writing skills: criteria for writing

Produce a busines profile while identifying the purpose of the business.


Create a business profile to promote a business.

9/8/20 Unit 1 F: Faces of India -Video activities

Examine a video and answer the questions.



9/8/20 UNIT 2: Performing

Unit 2A: Musical styles -Vocabulary: musical styles -Reading: listening to music -Grammar: present perfect - Speaking: new releases

Apply key vocabulary and present perfect when talking about new releases.



Decide what vocabulary and structures to use in a

given situation: my job experience.

9/10/20 Unit 2B: Learning to dance -Vocabulary: emotions -Listening: a dance academy -Grammar: present perfect and simple past -Speaking: performing

Employ key vocabulary and present perfect and simple past when talking about performing.



given situation: my best/worst travel

experience.

9/10/20 Unit 2C: Living statues -Reading: performance art -Word Focus: kind -Critical thinking: balance -Speaking: a survey on the arts

Identify key vocabulary and reading strategies when analyzing a text.



tools.

9/10/20 Unit 2D: What’s playing? -Real life: choosing an event. -Vocabulary: describing performances -Pronunciation: intonation with really, absolutely, etc.

Incorporate key vocabulary when describing performances

Digital workbook exercises: Unit 2

Decide what vocabulary to use when describing

your favorite artist.

9/15/20 Unit 2E: A portrait of an artist -Writing: a review -Writing skill: linking ideas

Review biographical information to identify linking words


Create a review of your favorite artist/singer/band

by using linking words.

9/15/20 Unit 2F: Taiko Master -Video activities




9/15/20 REVIEW Unit 1 review page 20 and

Unit 2 review page 32.

Apply grammar and vocabulary learned during units 1 and 2

through different exercises.


Complete the texts by using accurate grammar

structures and vocabulary.

9/17/20 EXAM 1 Appraise students´

knowledge through an exam

evaluating speaking,

listening, reading & writing

Written and oral evaluation.

Apply all grammar and vocabulary acquired during units 1 and 2 through speaking, listening, reading and writing.







9/22/20 Unit 3: Water

Unit 3A: The story behind the photo

-Listening: what happened next? -Pronunciation: d and t after -ed endings -Vocabulary: describing experiences -Word-building: adverbs with –ly -Grammar: simple past and past continuous -Speaking: the first time

Apply key vocabulary and simple past and past continuous when talking about the first experience




and structures to use in a given situation: the first time I tried something

new.

9/22/20 Unit 3B: Return to Titanic -Reading: underwater discoveries -Grammar: past perfect -Speaking: what had happened

Employ key vocabulary and Past Perfect in narratives.



given situation: a high school or family anecdote

9/22/20 Unit 3C: Love and death in the sea

-Reading: an unforgettable experience -Critical thinking: drawing conclusions -Word Focus: get -Speaking: learning a lesson

Identify key vocabulary and word focus when analyzing a text.



tools.

9/24/20 Unit 3D: No way! -Real life: telling stories -Pronunciation: was and were

Incorporate key vocabulary into the development of a situation: telling stories


Decide what vocabulary to use for storytelling.

9/24/20 Unit 3E: What a weekend -Writing: a blog post

Identify main events and


Create a personal or professional blog by

-Writing skills: interesting language

adjectives in the blog.

using different past verb forms and interesting

vocabulary.

9/24/20 Unit 3F: Four women and a wild river

-Video activities




9/29/20 Unit 4: Opportunities

Unit 4A: Will a robot take your job?

-Word focus: job and work -Reading: the future of work -Grammar: predictions -Speaking: predictions

Apply key vocabulary and modal verbs for predictions.




and structures to use in a given situation: How

likely are you to do the following in the next….years?

9/29/20 Unit 4B: What’s next

-Vocabulary: education -Word-building: prefix re- -Listening: decisions -Grammar: future forms -Speaking: planning your work

Apply vocabulary and future forms when talking about job decisions



Deduce what vocabulary and structures to use in a given situation: Planning

your future

9/29/20 Unit 4C: A better life? -Reading: the economic boom in China -Critical Thinking: the author’s review -Vocabulary: pay and conditions -Speaking: the perfect job

Identify key vocabulary and author’s opinions when analyzing a text.



tools.

10/01/20 Unit 4D: Would you mind? -Vocabulary: job requirements -Real life: making and responding to requests -Pronunciation: week and strong auxiliary verbs

Incorporate key vocabulary into the development of a situation: making and responding to requests.


Analyze job ads.

10/01/20 Unit 4E: I’m enclosing my resume

-Writing: a cover letter -Writing skill: formal style

Identify the parts of a cover letter and business terms.


Create a cover letter making correct use of

writing skills.

10/01/20 Unit 4F: Everest tourism changed Sherpa lives

-Video activities





Unit 4 review page 56

Apply grammar and vocabulary learned during units 3 and 4

through different exercises.
















10/08/20 Unit 5: Well-being Unit 5A: Pizza with a pedigree -Reading: traditional dishes -Grammar: modal verbs -Pronunciation: weak forms -Speaking: rules and regulations

Apply key vocabulary and modal verbs of obligation, permission, and recommendation when talking about food intake




and structures to use in a given situation: my diet /

food intake

10/08/20 Unit 5B: Imaginary eating -Reading and Listening: the power of the mind -Grammar: first conditional -Vocabulary: a healthy lifestyle -Speaking: consequences

Employ key vocabulary and first conditional when talking about a healthy lifestyle



Apply First Conditional in a given situation: plans

for your future

10/08/20 Unit 5C: A caffeine-fueled world

-Reading: modern lifestyles -Critical thinking: writer´s purpose -Word focus: so -Speaking: modern life

Identify key vocabulary and the writer’s purpose when analyzing a text.



tools.

10/13/20 Unit 5D: Eating out -Vocabulary: restaurants -Real life: describing dishes -Pronunciation: disappearing sounds

Incorporate key vocabulary into the development of a situation: at a restaurant

Digital workbook exercises: Unit 5..

Decide what vocabulary to use in a given

situation: eating out.

10/13/20 Unit 5E: We look forward to your reply

-Writing: a formal letter/email (complaint letter) -Writing skill: explaining consequences

Identify key business terms and parts of a complaint letter


Create a formal letter/email making

correct use of writing skills.

10/13/20 Unit 5F: Dangerous dining -Video Activity




10/15/20 Unit 6: Mysteries

Unit 6A: Flexible thinking -Listening and reading: flexible thinking -Word focus: long -Grammar: purpose: to, for, and so that….I can -Speaking: what’s it for?

Apply key vocabulary and forms when talking about purposes.



Decide what vocabulary and forms of purpose to use in a given situation:

Why are you studying

this career? .

10/15/20 Unit 6B: Desert Art -Vocabulary: art -Listening: Nasca Lines -Grammar: certainty and possibility -Pronunciation: weak form of

Employ key vocabulary and modal verbs of certainty and possibility when speculating about


Writing and Speaking Deduce what vocabulary and modal verbs to use

in a given situation: Unsolved mysteries

have -Speaking: speculating

the past.

10/15/20 Unit 6C: Lost and found? -Reading: testing a theory -Word-building: nouns and verbs -Critical thinking: speculation or fact? -Speaking: comparing ideas

Identify key vocabulary and nouns and verbs when analyzing a text.



tools.

10/15/20 Unit 6D: You must be joking! -Real life: reacting to surprising news -Pronunciation: showing interest and disbelief

Incorporate key vocabulary into the development of a situation: reacting to surprising


Decide what vocabulary to use when showing interest and disbelief.

10/20/20 Unit 6E: In the news… -Writing: a news story -Writing skill: structuring a news story -Vocabulary: -ly adverbs in stories

Identify the main events and background details in a news story.


Create a news story making correct use of

writing skills.

10/20/20 Unit 6F: Encounters with a sea monster

-Video activities





Unit 6 review page 80

Apply grammar and vocabulary learned during

units 5 to 6 through different

exercises.




10/22/20 FINAL EXAM

Appraise students´





Final Evaluation: Apply all grammar and vocabulary acquired in

units 1 to 6.

10/22/20 FINAL EXAM Appraise students´





Final Evaluation: Apply all grammar and vocabulary acquired in

units 1 to 6.

8. INITIAL BIBLIOGRAPHY

Text Author Publisher

Life 4: Student Book

Mike Sayer, Gabrielle

Lambrick, Fiona Mauchline

& Sarah Jane Lewis

National Geographic

Learning, 2018

Life 4: On-line Workbook

9. COMPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY

WEBSITES LINK

English Grammar Online (Grammar, writing, vocabulary, study tips, etc.)

http://www.ego4u.com/ http://www.wordhippo.com/

Writing http://www.eslflow.com/transitionalconnectingandlinkingwords.html https://www.tcc.fl.edu/Current/Academics/LearningCommons/Second%20Floor%20Documents/Using%20Transition%20Words%20Correctly.pdf http://www.eslflow.com/Descriptive-essay-transitions-exercise.html http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help/appropriate_time-order_language_arts_fourth_4th_grade.htm Opinion Essay http://www.eoioviedo.org/anacarmen/opinion/opinion.pdf

Pronunciation http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_example.php http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/pronunciation

Phonemic chart / Phonetic exercises /

http://cambridgeenglishonline.com/interactive_phonemic_chart/ https://agendaweb.org/phonetic.html

On-line dictionaries http://dictionary.reference.com/ http://www.yourdictionary.com/ http://www.wordreference.com/

Citation and APA Style http://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-book http://www.apastyle.org/

10. PROFESSOR’S CONTACT INFORMATION

NAME

LAST NAME

Undergraduate Studies

Graduate Studies

Area of Expertise

Experience

Contact Number

Email

Drafted by: Date:

Revised by: Date:

Approved by: Date:

http://www.ego4u.com/

http://www.wordhippo.com/

http://www.eslflow.com/transitionalconnectingandlinkingwords.html

https://www.tcc.fl.edu/Current/Academics/LearningCommons/Second%20Floor%20Documents/Using%20Transition%20Words%20Correctly.pdf

https://www.tcc.fl.edu/Current/Academics/LearningCommons/Second%20Floor%20Documents/Using%20Transition%20Words%20Correctly.pdf

http://www.eslflow.com/Descriptive-essay-transitions-exercise.html

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help/appropriate_time-order_language_arts_fourth_4th_grade.htm

http://www.internet4classrooms.com/grade_level_help/appropriate_time-order_language_arts_fourth_4th_grade.htm

http://www.eoioviedo.org/anacarmen/opinion/opinion.pdf

http://www.oddcast.com/home/demos/tts/tts_example.php

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/features/pronunciation

http://cambridgeenglishonline.com/interactive_phonemic_chart/

https://agendaweb.org/phonetic.html

http://dictionary.reference.com/

http://www.yourdictionary.com/

http://www.wordreference.com/

http://www.citationmachine.net/apa/cite-a-book

http://www.apastyle.org/