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Syllabus 2020-21 - 12113033 - Writing Skills in Foreign Languages: english (Destrezas escritas en lengua extranjera: inglés)
- Level 1: Tutorial support sessions, materials and exams in this language
- Level 2: Tutorial support sessions, materials, exams and seminars in this language
- Level 3: Tutorial support sessions, materials, exams, seminars and regular lectures in this language
DEGREE: | Grado en Educación primaria (12113033) |
FACULTY: | FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION |
DEGREE: | Grado en Educación infantil (12013034) |
FACULTY: | FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES AND EDUCATION |
ACADEMIC YEAR: | 2020-21 |
COURSE: | Writing Skills in Foreign Languages: english |
NAME: Writing Skills in Foreign Languages: english | |||||
CODE: 12113033 (*) | ACADEMIC YEAR: 2020-21 | ||||
LANGUAGE: English | LEVEL: 3 | ||||
ECTS CREDITS: 6.0 | YEAR: 3 | SEMESTER: SC |
NAME: PINA ARRABAL, ÁLVARO | ||
DEPARTMENT: U115 - FILOLOGÍA INGLESA | ||
FIELD OF STUDY: 345 - FILOLOGÍA INGLESA | ||
OFFICE NO.: - | E-MAIL: - | P: - |
WEBSITE: - | ||
ORCID: - | ||
LANGUAGE: - | LEVEL: 3 |
- The importance of writing skills in foreign languages (English) as a vehicle for intercultural communication.
- Comprehensive reading in English: techniques and work with texts.
- Written Expression in English (I): how to write an essay. Principles and recommendations.
- Written Expression in English (II): Argumentation: structures and resources.
- Written Expression in English (III): Coherence, cohesion and grammatical correctness.
- Written Expression (IV): Discourse markers.
- Reflection and writing about educational and current issues: some practical examples.
- The didactics of writing in a foreign language (English).
The subject s articulared around:
- Whole group lectures.
- Practical sessions in groups: seminars, debates and oral presentations.
- Individual and group tutorials, devoted to solving doubts and supervising 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
The final mark of the subject will be based on the following aspects:
- Classroom attendance and active participation and involvement (15%).
- Written exam about the theoretical aspects of the subject and their practical application to both writing and teaching (60%).
- Elaboration of written compositions (25%).
- The good grammar book: a grammar practice book for elementary to lower-Intermediate students of Engl. Edition: -. Author: Swan, Michael. Publisher: Oxford : Oxford University Press , 2001 (Library)
- English Grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for intermediate students of Engli. Edition: 4th ed, 7th. repr.. Author: Murphy, Raymond, 1943-. Publisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2014 (Library)
- Grammar and vocabulary for Cambridge advanced and proficiency [with key]. Edition: 11th imp.. Author: Side, Richard. Publisher: Harlow : Longman, 2011 (Library)
- About language: tasks for teachers of english. Edition: -. Author: Thornbury, Scott. Publisher: Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1997 (Library)
- Assessing writing: principles and practice of marking written English. Edition: -. Author: Gannon, Peter. Publisher: London: Edward Arnold, 1985 (Library)
1. TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIES
OPTION A: blended or mixed teaching scenario (group with a number of students above the limited capacity of the classroom)
Activities |
Modality (face-to-face/online) |
Teaching methodology (description) |
36 theoretical lectures |
Face-to-face (50%) |
36 one-hour theoretical lectures, applying a 50% limited seating rule, alternating face-to-face and online groups every other week. Face-to-face classes will be broadcast/recorded for the online group. |
18 practical classes |
Face-to-face (50%) |
18 one-hour practical classes, applying a 50% limited seating rule, alternating face-to-face and online groups every other week. Face-to-face classes will be broadcast/recorded for the online group |
Office hours |
Face-to-face + online |
Some office hours will be delivered in the face-to-face modality and some others online (synchronous or asynchronous) |
OPTION B: blended or mixed teaching scenario (group with a number of students below the limited capacity of the classroom)
Activities |
Modality (face-to-face/online) |
Teaching methodology (description) |
36 theoretical lectures |
Face-to-face (100%) |
36 one-hour theoretical lectures, within the classroom |
18 practical classes |
Face-to-face (100%) |
18 one-hour practical classes, within the classroom |
Office hours |
Face-to-face + online |
Some office hours will be delivered in the face-to-face modality and some others online (synchronous our asynchronous) |
2. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
In option a (blended or mixed teaching scenario with a number of students above the limited capacity of the classroom) and option b (blended or mixed teaching scenario with a number of students below the limited capacity of the classroom) alike, the assessment methodology will not undergo any modification with regard to the assessment methodology originally planned. The changes will only affect the resit exam.
REGULAR EXAM
Assessment instrument |
Modality (face-to-face/online, synchronous or asynchronous) |
Description |
Weight |
Attendance and /or active participation in onsite and online activities |
Face-to-face + online (synchronous and asynchronous) |
Teacherââ¬â¢s observation and notes. Attendance and participation register (both face-to-face and online) of all students. Elaboration and submission of the tasks proposed |
15% |
Theoretical exam (written test) |
Face-to-face |
Assessment of theoretical contents and of their application to writing and teaching. |
60% |
Elaboration of assignments and exercises (written compositions) submitted in the ILIAS virtual platform |
Online (asynchronous) |
Development of the topic proposed in written compositions; grammatical and lexical accuracy; good presentation; originality and innovation. |
25% |
RESIT EXAM
Assessment instrument |
Modality (face-to-face/online, synchronous or asynchronous) |
Description |
Weight |
Theoretical exam |
Face-to-face |
Assessment of theoretical contents and of their application to writing and teaching. |
70% |
Elaboration of assignments and exercises (written compositions) |
Online (asynchronous) |
Elaboration of a written composition which will be submitted in the ILIAS platform |
30% |
Contingency plan: in the event of transitioning from a blended or mixed teaching scenario to an online one, at any moment along the teaching period of the semester, the assessment methodology to follow will be the one specified in the online scenario.
3. RESOURCES
- Face-to-face teaching.
- Facilities to broadcast/record face-to-face teaching (GSuite Meet)
- ILIAS virtual platform.
- E-mail.
1. TEACHING METHODOLOGY AND ACTIVITIES
ONLINE SCENARIO
Activities |
Modality (face-to-face/online) |
Teaching methodology (description) |
36 theoretical lectures |
Online |
36 one-hour theoretical lectures through videoconference (GSuite Meet) |
18 practical classes |
Online |
18 one-hour practical classes through videoconference (GSuite Meet) |
Office hours |
Online |
All office hours will be delivered online (synchronous and asynchronous) |
2. ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
As described in the contigency plan within the blended or mixed teaching scenario, the transition to an online teaching scenario at any moment along the teaching period of the semester would entail the application of the following assessment methodology:
REGULAR EXAM
Assessment instrument |
Modality (face-to-face/online, synchronous or asynchronous) |
Description |
Weight |
Attendance and /or active participation in online activities (debates and other proposed tasks submitted in the ILIAS platform) |
Online (synchronous and asynchronous) |
Teacherâs observation and notes. Register of online attendance and participation in online activities of all students. Elaboration and submission of tasks proposed |
25% |
Theoretical exam (written test in the ILIAS virtual platform) |
Online (synchronous) |
Assessment of theoretical contents and of their application to writing and teaching. |
40% |
Elaboration of assignments and exercises |
Online (asynchronous) |
Elaboration of a written composition (25%) and of an assignment about several grammatical and lexical aspects studied in the subject (10%). They will be submitted in the ILIAS virtual platform |
35% |
RESIT EXAM
Assessment instrument |
Modality (face-to-face/online, synchronous or asynchronous) |
Description |
Weight |
Theoretical exam |
Online (synchronous) |
Assessment of theoretical contents and of their application to writing and teaching. |
70% |
Elaboration of assignments and exercises (written compositions) |
Online (asynchronous) |
Elaboration of a written composition which will be submitted in the ILIAS platform |
30% |
3. RESOURCES
- Classes through videoconference (GSuite Meet)
- ILIAS virtual platform.
- E-mail.
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Purpose: In accordance with the Universities Law and other national and regional regulations in force, carrying out exams and assessment tests corresponding to the courses students are registered in. In order to avoid frauds while sitting the exam, the exam will be answered using a videoconference system, being able the academic staff of the University of Jaén to compare and contrast the image of the person who is answering the exam with the student's photographic files. Likewise, in order to provide the exam with evidential content for revisions or claims, in accordance with current regulation frameworks, the exam will be recorded and stored.
Legitimacy: compliance with legal obligations (Universities Law) and other national and regional regulations currently in force.
Addressees: service providers who are the owners of the platforms where the exams are carried out and with whom the University of Jaén has signed the corresponding data access contracts.
Storage periods: those established in current in force regulations. In the specific case of exam videoconference recordings, not before the examination records and transcripts are closed or the exam can still be reviewed or challenged.
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Data protection delegate (DPO): TELEFÓNICA, S.A.U. ; Email: dpo@ujaen.es
Procedure aim: To manage proper recordings of teaching sessions with the aim of facilitating learning process under a multimodal and/or online teaching
Period for record storage: Images will be kept during legal term according to regulations in force
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Data recipients (transfers or assignments): Any person allowed to get access to every teaching modality
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