Universidad de Jaén

1. Conceptual and theoretical framework
1.1. The importance of competencies
1.2. Definition and characterization of the notion of competence
1.3. Types of competencies
1.4. Developing competencies
1.5. Evaluating competencies
2. Linguistic competence
2.1. Definition and characterization
2.1.1. Terminological introduction: Dichotomies
2.1.1.1. Competence vs. performance
2.1.1.2. Langue vs. parole
2.1.1.3. Usage vs. use
2.1.1.4. BICS vs. CALP
2.1.2. Historical evolution of linguistic competence
2.2. Research outcomes
2.2.1. General framework: Theoretical, applied, or practical
2.2.2. Approach: Synthetic vs. analytic
2.2.3. Sample: Case study vs. group study
2.2.4. Type of data: Quantitative vs. qualitative
2.2.5. Data collection method: Non-experimental, experimental or quasi-experimental
2.2.6. Data collection time: Longitudinal vs. cross-sectional
2.2.7. Analysis of examples
3. Discourse competence
3.1. Definition and characterization
3.2. Research outcomes
4. Sociolinguistic and Socio-cultural competence
4.1. Definition and characterization
4.2. Research outcomes
5. Textual competence
5.1. Definition and characterization
5.2. Research outcomes

M5 Collective/individual tutorials: Supervision of directed assignments
M7Collective/individual tutorials: Debates
M8 Collective/individual tutorials: Doubt resolution
M9 Collective/individual tutorials: Comments on individual assignments

Students with special educational needs should contact the Student Attention Service (Servicio de Atención y Ayudas al Estudiante) in order to receive the appropriate academic support

EVALUATION SYSTEM

S1 active participation in the virtual debate forums within the established deadlines (debates, cases, or exercises): 40%

S7 Written assignment which evinces mastery of the main concepts of the subject: 60%

The evaluation criteria will be the following:

Ongoing assessment    (activities in the Subject Forum):

- Degree of participation.

- Active involvement in the debate topics and activities.

- Degree of interaction with other members of the group in the Subject Forum (e.g., reactions to other contributions).

- Originality in the contributions to the Forum.

- Participation in each of the activities within the established deadlines.

 F inal Assignment   :

- Structure and organization.

- Expression: grammatical accuracy and semantic appropriateness and variety.

- Content: adequacy to the topic, pertinence, and application of the key concepts and ideas seen in the subject.

- Critical reflection and personal appraisal.

- Use of an academic register (academic English) and adequate use of bibliographical references and citation conventions.