1. UNIVERSIDAD REGIONAL AUTONOMA DE LOS ANDES “UNIANDES”
FACULTAD DE JURISPRUDENCIA
CARRERA DE DERECHO
SYLLABUS
ENGLISH II
TEACHER:
LEVEL:
AMBATO – ECUADOR
2016
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TITLE OF THE SUBJECT: ENGLISH II
CODE: NUMBER OF CREDITS: NUMBER OF HOURS:
TOTAL: THEORETHICAL PRACTICAL
SUBJECT DEFINITION IN THE STUDY FIELD
This subject belongs to the Basic ScienceArea, whose nature is theoretical and practical.Students will be
ableto express more comprehensive ideas in the present and in the past;usingmodal verbs and frequency
adjectives, to be polite and accurate in the English language.
The subjecthas a communicativeapproach with an emphasis on learninglanguagein real lifecontexts and
on producing language in a broad range of speaking and writing situations. Consequently, its approach
mirrors the functional descriptors of the CEFR A2 Level as well as its broad emphasis on being able to
promote communication in a defined range of realistic situations.
The students will empower their knowledge by developing their communicative skills through reading
comprehension, listening activities and grammar exercises and these skills will improve eventually and
allow them to interact with other people using the English Language in a familiar context.
Pre-requisites Co-requirements
ACADEMIC PERIOD II
Code
INGLÉS I DER01II
ACADEMIC PERIOD II CODE
I DI OMATI CA JURI DI CA Y ORATORI A
FORENSE
DER02I JOF
I NTRODUCCI ÒN AL DERECHO CI VI L
ECUATORI ANO
DER02I DC
DERECHO CONSTI TUCI ONAL DER02DC
CI ENCI AS PENALES DER02CP
MUNDOLOGI A DER02M
DER02III
48325
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BOOK AND OTHER REQUIERED REFERENCES FOR THE COURSE:
BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Author Book Title Edition
Year
Published
Publishing house
DUMMETT, Paul;HUGHESJohn;STEPHENSON,
Helen.
LIFE 2 (2A) Second 2015 National
Geographic
Learning
SUPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Author Book Title Edition
Year
Published
Publishing house
DUMMETT, Paul; HUGHES John;
STEPHENSON, Helen.
TEACHER’S GUIDE2 Second 2015 National
Geographic
Learning
LEARNING RESULT OF THE SUBJECT:
STUDENTS ARE ABLE TO GET BY IN AN INCREASING RANGE OF SOCIAL SITUATIONS BY INTERACTING
AND GIVING OPINIONS AND SUGGESTIONS IN A FAMILIAR CONTEXT.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE
General Objective:
TO UNDERSTAND SENTENCES AND FREQUENTLY USED EXPRESSIONS OF IMMEDIATE RELEVANCE TO DESCRIBE
FAMILIAR AND DAILY ROUTINE MATTERS IN A LEGAL CONTEXT IN AN A2 LEVEL ACCORDING TO THE C. E.F.
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Cognitive Competences:
To describe familyandpersonal information inorder to meet people for the first time according to the A2
C.E.F. Level.
To explain shoppingandgiving directions to describe simple present activities according to the A2 C.E.F.
Level.
To compare past times, sports andfood in order to talkabout abilities, interests andmeals according to the
A2 C.E.F. Level.
To identifymoneyissuesinorder to request a descriptionof currency according to the A2 C.E.F. Level.
Procedural Competences:
To practice familyand personal information inorder to meet people for the first time according to the A2
C.E.F. Level.
To use shoppingandgiving directions to describe simple present activities according to the A2 C.E.F. Level.
To applyknowledge to discuss past times, sports andfood inorder to talk about abilities, interests andmeals
accordingto the A2 C.E.F. Level.
To revise moneyissues inorder to request a description ofcurrency according to the A2 C.E.F. Level.
Attitudinal Competences:
To revise familyand personal information inorder to meet people for the first time according to the A2
C.E.F. Level.
To discussshopping andgiving directions to describe simple present activitiesaccordingto the A2 C.E.F.
Level.
To differentiate past times, sports and food in order to talkabout abilities, interests andmeals according to
the A2 C.E.F. Level.
To rate moneyissues in order to request a description ofcurrency according to the A2 C.E.F. Level.
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COVERED TOPICS
PROGRAM OF
THE
DISCIPLINARY
CONTENT
ACTIVITIES EVALUATION
LEARNING RESULTS
CLASSROOM
Nº HOURS
AUTONOMOUS
Nº
HOURS
PRODUCT MECHANISM
Theor. Pract.
1 People
1a. Explorers
1b. A family in
East Africa.
1c.The face of
seven billion
people.
1d. At a
conference
1e. Introduce
yourself.
1f. World party
(Video)
REVIEW
Brainstorming
vocabulary about
topic
Peer Buddy and
small group
activities.
Listeningand
Repeating
Listeningand
choosingcorrect
answer.
Inferring
meaning
Completing
responses.
Explaining
grammar
structures
Completing
conversations
8 12 Fillinggaps
Matchingwith
correct
answer
Completing
sentences
Reading to
find correct
answer
Writingtopic
base
paragraphs.
Platform
activities.
20 Interview.
Writingaboutan
onlinepersonal
description.
Roleplay about
meeting people
for the firsttime.
Platformreport
for activities.
Oral report.
Presentation of
writing to the
teacher.
Presentation to the
class.
Solvingexercises in
the platform.
Practices familyandpersonal
information in order to meet
people for the first time
accordingto the A2 C.E.F.
Level
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Fillingcharts and
blanks
Reading:
skimming-
scanning
activities.
Writingabouta
given topic.
_ Critical thinking
activities.
2. Possessions
2a. My
possessions
2b. At home
2c. Global objects.
2d. Shopping
2e. For sale
2f. Coober Pedy’s
opals.(video)
REVIEW.
3. Places.
3a. Car-free
zones.
3b. Working
underwater.
Brainstorming
vocabulary about
topic
Peer Buddy and
small group
activities.
Listeningand
Repeating
Listeningand
choosingcorrect
answer.
Inferring
meaning
Completing
responses.
8 12 Fillinggaps
Matchingwith
correct
answer
Completing
sentences
Reading to
find correct
answer
Writingtopic
base
paragraphs.
Platform
activities.
20 Writingand ad
for EBAY for an
object in your
house.
Roleplay about
shopping.
Writingabout
your favorite
town or city.
Create an
advertisement.
Presentation of real
lifeshopping
situations.
Presenting a writing
on a travel website to
the teacher.
Solvingexercises in
the platform.
Uses shoppingand giving
directions to describe simple
present activitiesaccording to
the A2 C.E.F. Level.
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3c. Places and
languages.
3d. The city of
Atlanta.
3e. Describinga
place.
3f. Barcelona
Street Life (video)
REVIEW.
Explaining
grammar
structures
Completing
conversations
Fillingcharts and
blanks
Reading:
skimming-
scanning
activities.
Writingabouta
given topic.
Critical thinking
activities.
Platformreport
for activities.
4. Free time.
4a. 100%
identical?
4b. Free time at
work.
4c. Extreme
sports.
4d.In your year
off.
4e. You have an
email.
Brainstorming
vocabulary about
topic
Peer Buddy and
small group
activities.
Listeningand
Repeating
8 12 Fillinggaps
Matchingwith
correct
answer
Completing
sentences
Reading to
find correct
answer
20 -Writinga shortemail
-Writing instructions.
-Roleplay about
ordering a meal.
-Presentation of a written
email about work or free
time.
-Presentation of the recipe
and the instructions of
your favorite dish.
-Oral presentation to the
class.
Applies knowledge to discuss
past times, sports and food in
order to talk about abilities,
interests and meals according
to the A2 C.E.F. Level.
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4f. Urban Biking
(video)
REVIEW
5. Food
5a. Famous for
food.
5b. Food markets
5c. The seed vault
5d. At the
restaurant
5e. What do I do
next?
5f. Gelato
University (video)
REVIEW
Listeningand
choosingcorrect
answer.
Inferring
meaning
Completing
responses.
Explaining
grammar
structures
Completing
conversations
Fillingcharts and
blanks
Reading:
skimming-
scanning
activities.
Writingabouta
given topic.
Critical thinking
activities.
Writingtopic
base
paragraphs.
Platform
activities.
-Platform report for
activities.
-Solving exercises in the
platform.
6. Money
6a. The faceof
money.
Brainstorming
vocabulary about
topic
8 12 Fillinggaps 20 Writingthank
you messages.
Writinga thank you
note, email, or letter
to people.
Revises moneyissuesinorder
to request a descriptionof
currencyaccording to the A2
C.E.F. Level.
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6b. Discover the
past.
6c. A cashless
world?
6d. Help!
6e. Thanks!
6f. Bactrian
treasure (video)
Peer Buddy and
small group
activities.
Listeningand
Repeating
Listeningand
choosingcorrect
answer.
Inferring
meaning
Completing
responses.
Explaining
grammar
structures
Completing
conversations
Fillingcharts and
blanks
Reading:
skimming-
scanning
activities.
Writingabouta
given topic.
Matchingwith
correct
answer
Completing
sentences
Reading to
find correct
answer
Writingtopic
base
paragraphs.
Platform
activities.
Talkingaboutfive
important things
in your life.
Platformreport
for activities.
_ Oral presentation.
Solvingexercises in
the platform.
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CLASS SCHEDULE
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:00-9:00
9:00-10:00
10:00-11:00
11:30-12:30
12:30-13:30
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CONTRIBUTION OF THE SUBJECT TO THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
CONTRIBUTION OF ENGLISH II TO THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF A LAWYER.
English is spoken by more people than any other language around the world. English is an
international language, so anyone who faces the professional and occupational field, is
aware of the difficulties that have to do with English.
This syllabus intends to contribute to the professional development and critical thinking of
second level studentsatUNIANDES University.Providingstudentsthe appropriatemeansto
improve their speaking, reading, writing and listening skills in English allowing them to
research information and to communicate.
ENTAILMENT AND RELATION OF THE SUBJECT WITH OTHER DISCIPLINARY CONTENTS OF
THE CURRICULA
When students study English, they get ready to discover a world of information which
containssubjects relatedtotheircareerwhicheverthismaybe.Consideringupgradesare in
English, they must be prepared to understand the latest information in their field.
TYPE OF INSTRUCTION TO WHICH ENGLISH II BELONGS TO AND ITS CONNECTION
WITH THE OBJECTIVES OF BOTH THE MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY AND THE UNIVERSITY
This is a basic science syllabus belonging to a theoretical-practical nature. Its aim is
to complement professional instruction and thus help students be more successful.
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RELATION OF THE SUBJECT WITH THE LEARNING CRITERIA RESULT
GRADUATE PROFILE CONTRIBUTION LEARNING RESULTS OF THE SUBJECT
UNDERSTANDS TEXTUAL AND
PARATEXTUAL INFORMATION AND
RECOGNIZES THE BEST EXPRESSION OF
IDEAS OF AUTHORS OF THE AREAS OF THE
PROFESSION USING ITC´S, INVESTIGATE
RELEVANT INFORMATION AND ANALYZE
DATA.
MEDIUM Practices familyandpersonal
information in order to meet people
for the first time accordingto the A2
C.E.F. Level
MEDIUM Uses shoppingand giving directions to
describe simple present activities
accordingto the A2 C.E.F. Level.
MEDIUM Applies knowledge to discuss past
times, sports andfood inorder to talk
about abilities, interests and meals
accordingto the A2 C.E.F. Level.
MEDIUM Revises moneyissuesinorder to
request a descriptionof currency
accordingto the A2 C.E.F. Level.
COURSE EVALUATION METHODS
FIRST
EVALUATION
SECOND
EVALUATION
THIRD
EVALUATION
FOURTH
EVALUATION
WRITTEN/ORAL EXAMS 50% 50% 50% 50%
WRITTEN / ORAL QUIZZES 20% 20% 20% 20%
HOMEWORK 20% 20% 20% 20%
CLASS PARTICIPATION 10% 10% 10% 10%
TOTAL 100% 100% 100% 100%
STUDY GUIDE
ARTICULATION I – ACTIVITIES
1. Interview.
2. Write about an onlinepersonal description.
3. Roleplay aboutmeeting people for the firsttime.
4. Solve exercises on the MyELT platformfor unit1
https://myelt.heinle.com/ilrn/authentication
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ARTICULATION II – ACTIVITIES
1. Write and ad for EBAY for an objectin your house.
2. Roleplay aboutshopping.
3. Write about your favorite town or city.
4. Solve exercises on the MyELT platformfor unit2-3
https://myelt.heinle.com/ilrn/authentication
ARTICULATION III – ACTIVITIES
1. Writinga shortemail
2. Writing instructions.
3. Roleplay about ordering a meal.
4. Solve exercises on the MyELT platform for unit 4-5
https://myelt.heinle.com/ilrn/authentication
ARTICULATION IV – ACTIVITIES
1. Write thank you messages.
2. Talk about five important things in your life.
3. Solve exercises on the MyELT platformfor unit4-5
https://myelt.heinle.com/ilrn/authentication
METHODOLOGY
COMMUNICATIVE LANGUAGE TEACHING:
Create interaction with others.
Learn and Discover.
Involve real communication.
Promote acquisition.
Approach the receptive and productive communicative skills in an integrate way.
NATURAL APPROACH:
Use English in communicative situations.
Expose Learners to match comprehensible input.
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Acquired new language by understanding messages.
WHOLE LANGUAGE:
Learning proceeds from whole to part.
Learning takes place as groups engage in meaningful social interaction.
Oral and written languages are required simultaneously.
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING:
Based on their personal experiences.
It is a meaningful learning to apply in their daily life.
Activate student’s prior knowledge.
PROBLEM BASED LEARNING
Allows students to focus on real communication.
Makeslearnersaware of theirneedsandencouragesthemtotake responsibilityfortheir
own learning.
Students center based
RESOURCES:
HUMAN: Teachers and Students
MATERIAL: Module, Exercise Worksheets, Board, Posters and Visual Aids
TECHNOLOGICAL: Computer, Projector, Internet and Tic’s
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ANNEXES
TECHNOLOGY IN THE EFL LEARNING
Effective use of ICT in Englishlessons offersthe potential to transform teaching and learning.
Anappropriate applicationof ICTcanprovide the studentswithopportunitiestouse theirskills
to assist and progress their learning in English.
The ICT used to develop this syllabus include the use of data show in class to present Power
Point Presentations, movies, video-audio aids and music. In addition the students will use
NGL.Cengage.com/life in order to perform follow up activities on-line, which will help them
reinforce the content studied in class and self- follow up their progress.
RESEARCH IN THE EFL LEARNING
Research is an important part of the learning process it gives students the means to develop
differentskills.Amongtheseskillswe have readingforthe gist,skimming,scanning;analyzing,
summarizingandmakingtheirownconclusions.Besides,studentsare abletogive opinionsand
learn about the world we live in.
ThroughTopicbasedresearchstudentswill getinformationrelatedtothe topicsstudiedinthis
syllabus.
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ORAL EVALUATION RUBRIC
Scale Criteria Scale Proficiency Category Description of
Criteria
0 0 - 2 Very Poor Pron : Many wrong
pronunciation
GA : No mastery of
sentence construction
Voc : Little knowledge
of English words
Flue : Dominated by
hesitation
IC : Massage unclear
1 3 - 4 Poor Pron : Frequent
incorrect pronunciation
GA : Major problems
in structure
Voc : Frequent errors
of word choice
Flue : Frequent
hesitation
IC : Disconnected idea
2 5 - 6 Average Pron : Occasional
errors in pronunciation
GA : Several errors in
structure
Voc : Occasional errors
in word choice
Flue : Occasional
hesitation
IC : Ideas stand but
loosely organized
3 7 - 8 Good Pron : Some errors in
pronunciation
GA : Minor problems
in structure
Voc : Minor errors in
word choice
Flue : Minor hesitation
IC : Clear and
organized ideas
4 9 - 10 Very Good Pron : No errors/Minor
errors
GA : Demonstrates
mastery of structure
(few errors)
Voc :
Effective/appropriate
word choice
Flue : No hesitation
IC : Well organized
and clear ideas
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WRITING EVALUATION RUBRIC
No. Elements of Writing Category/Rating Scale Description
1 Organization,
Introduction, Body,
and Conclusion
10 – 9, 8 – 7,
6 – 5, 4 – 3, 2 – 1
Excellent to Good,
Good to Adequate,
Adequate to Fair,
Unacceptable, Not
college level work
2 Logical of
Development of ideas,
Content
10 – 9, 8 – 7,
6 – 5, 4 – 3, 2 – 1
Excellent to Good,
Good to Adequate,
Adequate to Fair,
Unacceptable, Not
college level work
3 Grammar 10 – 9, 8 – 7,
6 – 5, 4 – 3, 2 – 1
Excellent to Good,
Good to Adequate,
Adequate to Fair,
Unacceptable, Not
college level work
4 Punctuation, Spelling,
and Mechanics
10 – 9, 8 – 7,
6 – 5, 4 – 3, 2 – 1
Excellent to Good,
Good to Adequate,
Adequate to Fair,
Unacceptable, Not
college level work
5 Style and Quality of
Expression
10 – 9, 8 – 7,
6 – 5, 4 – 3, 2 – 1
Excellent to Good,
Good to Adequate,
Adequate to Fair,
Unacceptable, Not
college level work
LISTENING COMPREHENSION RUBRIC
EXCEEDS TARGET
10-9
MEETS TARGET
8-7
APPROACHES
TARGET
6-5
BELOW TARGET
4-3
FAR-BELOW TARGET
2-0
Student is able to
understand spoken
language
appropriate to their
level consistently
and is able to infer
meaning not
implicitly stated
Student is able to
understand spoken
language
appropriate to their
level consistently,
but is unable to infer
meaning not
implicitly stated.
Student is
sometimes able to
understand spoken
language
appropriate to their
level.
Student is rarely
able to understand
spoken language
appropriate to their
level, though some
knowledge of
vocabulary items is
evident.
Student is unable to
understand spoken
language
appropriate to their
level. Little to no
knowledge of
vocabulary items is
evident.
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READING RUBRIC
Responsible of the Syllabus elaboration:
Date: 2016
OUTCOME Meets all and exceeds
requirements
10-9
Meets all requirements
8-7
Does not meet requirements
6-5
Score
FOLLOW WRITTEN
INSTRUCTIONS
Shows exceptionally
strong skills atfollowing
written instructions. No
mistakes.Clear
comprehension.
Can follow written
instructions accurately
with few mistakes.
Can partially follow written
instructions.Mistakes are
numerous and frequent.
INTERPRETS ARTICLES
AND READ TEXTS
Can interpret easilyand
displays high levels of
comprehension and
understanding.
Can interpret with clarity
and shows good levels of
comprehension
Can interpret and respond
with some clarityto articles or
text that has been read.
INTERPRET LISTS,
CHARTS, GRAPHS AND
TABLES
Can fully decipher and
comprehend lists,charts,
graphs and tables with
no mistakes.
Can decipher and
comprehend lists,charts,
graphs and tables with
few mistakes.
Can partially decipher lists,
charts,graphs and tables.
Mistakes in data
comprehension are frequent.
INTERPRET SIGNS,
NOTICES AND LABELS
Can fully comprehend
signs,notices and
labels.
Can comprehend signs,
notices and labels with
few mistakes.
Can partially comprehend
signs,notices and labels.
Mistakes are frequent and
could pose problems (in
public,transit,traffic, warning
or hazard signs)
