English I for Global Governance (2225.YR.011167.1)
Datos generales
Tipo: |
OBL |
Curso: |
1 |
Periodo: |
S semestre |
Créditos ECTS: |
4 ECTS |
Profesorado:
| Grupo |
Profesor |
Departamento |
Idioma |
| Year 1 |
Victoria O'Dea |
English Section |
ENG |
Prerrequisitos
There are no prerequisites as students will have passed the entrance exam.
Conocimientos previos
Excellent oral and written skills in general English are expected.
Distribución de la carga de trabajo
Up to 70 contact hours plus independent work (e.g. homework, writing tasks, preparation for assessments) In addition, they are expected to actively seek further learning opportunities. The format of the classes, whether they are online, face to face, or a combination of both, is decided by programme management.
Contribución de la asignatura al programa
The course will develop skills needed for academic life (current degree, foreign exchange and masters programs) and working in a geopolitical context.
Objetivos de aprendizaje de la asignatura
The aim of the course is to improve study and communication skills (written and oral).
Students successfully completing this course will be able to apply their spoken and written language skills in an academic and professional environment. They will be able to:
- Select/synthesise and reference appropriate sources using the Harvard referencing system
- Effectively plan and write academic texts
- Form and develop arguments
- Communicate effectively in interactive situations relevant to academia and the workplace
- Speak in public effectively
Metodología
Classes are highly participative and require students to take an active part in a variety of interactive tasks.
Students will write regularly during the course, in a style appropriate for academia and the workplace, about current topics relevant to their degree.
Criterios de evaluación
Both written and oral skills will be evaluated.
In order to pass the course students must pass both the oral and written component with at least 50%.
In the resits students need only take the part that they failed. In subsequent resits both parts must be taken.
There is a minimum attendence requirement of 80%. Any student who does not meet this requirement may not sit the final exam and must do the resit exam in July.
Bibliografía
Materials produced by the language team will be provided by the class teacher, via the class moodle (e-learning platform).
Horarios y secciones
| Grupo |
Profesor |
Departamento |
| Year 1 |
Victoria O'Dea |
English Section |
Horario Year 1
Del 8/9/2022 al 29/9/2022:
Martes y jueves de 16:00 a 17:30.
Del 4/10/2022 al 22/11/2022:
Martes y jueves de 15:30 a 17:00. (Excepto: 1/11/2022)
Martes29/11/2022:
De 9:00 a 11:00.
De 11:00 a 11:30.
Del 14/2/2023 al 11/5/2023:
Martes y jueves de 15:00 a 16:30. (Excepto: 4/4/2023 y 6/4/2023)
