CIM: TOEFL Preparation (BBA90300)
Dades generals
Tipus: |
OP |
Curs: |
2,3 |
Període: |
S semestre |
Crédits ECTS: |
2 ECTS |
Professorat:
Grup |
Professor |
Departament |
Idioma |
Ed: 1 |
Gaby Michaelides |
English Section |
ENG |
Ed: 1 |
Matthew Cruickshank Owen |
English Section |
ENG |
Grup |
Professor |
Departament |
Idioma |
Ed: 2 |
Gaby Michaelides |
English Section |
ENG |
Ed: 2 |
Matthew Cruickshank Owen |
English Section |
ENG |
Grup |
Professor |
Departament |
Idioma |
Ed: 3 |
Matthew Cruickshank Owen |
English Section |
ENG |
Ed: 3 |
Gaby Michaelides |
English Section |
ENG |
Grup |
Professor |
Departament |
Idioma |
Ed: 4 |
Matthew Cruickshank Owen |
English Section |
ENG |
Ed: 4 |
Gaby Michaelides |
English Section |
ENG |
Grup |
Professor |
Departament |
Idioma |
Ed: 5 |
Gaby Michaelides |
English Section |
ENG |
Ed: 5 |
Matthew Cruickshank Owen |
English Section |
ENG |
Prerequisits
This course is for students who have been waived English II and/or have passed English III who wish to prepare for the international language certificate TOEFL ibt.
Coneixements previs
Equivalent to a pass in English II, III or CAE.
Distribució de la càrrega de treball
Workload distribution:
Class hours 30
Independent study: 30
Observations:
As the language classes are in small groups, full participation on the part of the student is expected throughout. Students receive continuous feedback on their learning and their performance throughout the course.
Given the nature of language acquisition, the figure given for independent study is no more than an estimation: students will be given tasks and assignments to work on outside class, but in addition to this, they are expected to actively seek learning opportunities.
Objectius d'aprenentatge de l'assignatura
Students are often required to demonstrate certification of their English in order to take part in international exchange programmes. The ETS TOEFL Ibt is a well-known commercial certificate (source: the ETS website). A good score on TOEFL ibt is, for many Universities, a requirement to study a Master¿s degree course in English, or to participate in an academic exchange programme. The course aims both to enable students to achieve the required score on the examination, and also to work on their language learning strategies.
Competències
5. Tenir la capacitat d'aprenentatge permanent (lifelong learning ability, aprendre a aprendre) |
14. Ser capaç de tenir tenacitat, persistència i constància |
Relació Activitats amb Competències
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Continguts
1. Speaking Speaking skills: There will be practice of skills specific to the exam. Practice activities are designed to work on speaking skills required for the TOEFL as described in the exam description above. |
2. Listening Listening comprehension: students will practise listening skills required for the examination. |
3. Reading Reading: different skills are required for the comprehension section. |
4. Writing Writing: tasks include summary writing and the presentation of opinions based on lectures and short academic texts, as required by the exam.
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5. Linguistic resources Linguistic resources: Special attention will be paid to accuracy and appropriacy. |
Relació Activitats amb Continguts
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Metodologia
75% attendance is mandatory: without this minimum requirement, the course is automatically failed.
Criteris d'avaluació
Students will be able to monitor their progress by means of continuous assessment and feedback given during the course on progress, effort, and test scores reflecting individual strengths and weaknesses. Extensive use will be made of published practice tests which will be scored, analysed and discussed so that students can concentrate on areas needing reinforcement. 50% of the final score is awarded on the basis of these practice tests.
50% will be awarded on the basis of the final test score at the end of the course.
In addition to this, a letter grade from A to D (where A is excellent and D needs further work) will be awarded to reflect how well students have succeeded in developing the key competence related to the subject. This will be awarded on the basis of classroom participation and independent work done by the student. This independent indicator may or may not form part of the numerical grade, and serves to track each student¿s progress throughout the programme.
Bibliografia
Basic bibliography:
Relevant materials will be recommended by the teacher during the course.
Each student is required to have a personal copy of the coursebook Longman Preparation Course (second edition) for the TOEFL Test with Key,by Deborah Phillips, published by Pearson/ Longman.
Additional bibliography or material:
Grammar and language practice book for individual study (details subject to confirmation)
Horaris i seccions
Grup |
Professor |
Departament |
Ed: 1 |
Gaby Michaelides |
English Section |
Ed: 1 |
Matthew Cruickshank Owen |
English Section |
Horari Ed: 1
Del 2/10/2017 al 20/11/2017:
Cada dilluns de 11:00 a 14:00. (Excepte: 16/10/2017 i 13/11/2017)
Grup |
Professor |
Departament |
Ed: 2 |
Gaby Michaelides |
English Section |
Ed: 2 |
Matthew Cruickshank Owen |
English Section |
Horari Ed: 2
Del 2/10/2017 al 20/11/2017:
Cada dilluns de 17:00 a 20:00. (Excepte: 16/10/2017 i 13/11/2017)
Grup |
Professor |
Departament |
Ed: 3 |
Matthew Cruickshank Owen |
English Section |
Ed: 3 |
Gaby Michaelides |
English Section |
Horari Ed: 3
Del 22/2/2018 al 8/3/2018:
Cada dijous de 8:00 a 11:00.
Del 12/4/2018 al 26/4/2018:
Cada dijous de 8:00 a 11:00.
Grup |
Professor |
Departament |
Ed: 4 |
Matthew Cruickshank Owen |
English Section |
Ed: 4 |
Gaby Michaelides |
English Section |
Horari Ed: 4
Del 21/2/2018 al 7/3/2018:
Cada dimecres de 17:00 a 20:00.
Del 11/4/2018 al 25/4/2018:
Cada dimecres de 17:00 a 20:00.
Grup |
Professor |
Departament |
Ed: 5 |
Gaby Michaelides |
English Section |
Ed: 5 |
Matthew Cruickshank Owen |
English Section |
Horari Ed: 5
Del 18/6/2018 al 29/6/2018:
Dilluns, dimecres i divendres de 14:00 a 17:00.
Dilluns 16/7/2018 de 9:00 a 11:30.