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Asignatura A44425. Información administrativa

Titulación:
I. T. de Telecomunicación. Sistemas de Telecomunicación


Departamento:
Filología Inglesa

Centro:
E.T.S. de Ingenieros de Telecomunicación
Campus "Miguel Delibes". Paseo Belén 15. 47011 Valladolid

Curso: 3º
Carácter: Optativa
Impartición: Segundo cuatrimestre
Número de créditos: 6.0
Ofertada actualmente: Sí
Observaciones: Sin docencia desde el curso 2012-13

Descripción de la asignatura

Página web:

• Página oficial de la UVA

Profesores:

• Leonor Pérez Ruiz
  • Tutorías: despacho 6 dep filología inglesa, facultad filosofía y letras, lunes 10-1, viernes 10-1
  • Email: lperezrufyluva

Correo electrónico de contacto:

lperezrufyluva

Objetivos:

We intend to help students improve their academic-technical skills in English. Our emphasis will be in reviewing different writing & oral techniques as well as in reviewing in the various grammar aspects in the English language.


Descripción:

Task-based learning methodology. All the units in this subject have been designed according to a task-based learning methodology (TBL). A task can be defined as a goal-oriented activity with a clear purpose or objective. That is, it is an activity designed to help achieve a particular learning goal. This means that students will be completing some tasks in class and outside class (homework).
Lectures, practical assignments, group discussions based on practices or lectures and readings.
The working language in class is English.




Contenidos:

Writing skills
1. Writing for science and technology
2. Paragraph writing
3. Defining
4. Letter writing
5. Describing
6. Comparing and contrasting
7. Resume writing
8. Cause & effect
9. Predicting
10. Hypothesizing
11. Experimenting
12. Giving evidence
Oral skills
1. Oral presentations
2. Debating
3. Job interview
Grammar
1. Passive voice
2. Modals
3. Conecting devices
4. Afixation
5. Relative clauses


Prácticas:

ASSIGNMENTS:
1.Find listening on technical issue and write transcript. Include link. Deadline March 2.
2.Write description on technical issue wich interests you. Watch your structure and paragraphs! Include visual aids if necessary. Deadline April 5.
3.Write your own CV and cover letter for a specific real job ad (include it). Deadline May 11.

ORAL PRESENTATIONS:
1.Give short presentation (15-20´ plus 10´for questions). Details Thursday 10th Feb.
2.Debate. Details Thursday 10th Feb.



Metodología:

Task-based learning methodology

Recursos:

Students will be given handouts regularly

Conocimientos previos:

Upper-intermediate, First Certificate in English.

Evaluación:

Students will be evaluated on the basis of their work in class, attendance to classes and participation in them (30%) together with a final exam (70%).



Fecha de revisión: 27-02-2013