1. UNIVERSIDAD REGIONAL AUTONOMA DE LOS ANDES “UNIANDES”
FACULTAD DE JURISPRUDENCIA
CARRERA DE DERECHO
SYLLABUS
ENGLISH III
TEACHER:
LEVEL:
AMBATO – ECUADOR
2015
2. 2
TITLE OF THE SUBJECT: ENGLISH III
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, pastand future; usingmodal verbs, to be polite
and accurate in the English language.
The subjecthas a communicativeapproach with an emphasis on learni nglanguagein 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.
PREREQUISITES CO REQUIREMENTS
ACADEMIC PERIOD II Code
INGLÉS II DER02III
Academic Period IIII Code
DERECHO PATRIMONIAL FAMILIAR DER03DFP
TEORIA DE LA LET PENAL Y EL DELITO DER03TPD
DERECHO ECONOMICO DER03DE
DERECHO MERCANTIL DER03DM
SOCIOLOGIA JURIDICA DER03SJ
BOOK AND OTHER REQUIRED REFERENCES FOR THE COURSE:
DER03llll
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BASIC BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Author Book Title Edition
Year
Published
Publishing house
DUMMETT, Paul;HUGHESJohn;STEPHENSON,
Helen.
LIFE 2 (2B) Second 2015 National
Geographic
Learning
SUPLEMENTARY BIBLIOGRAPHY:
Author Book Title Editon
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 ANDFREQUENTLY USEDEXPRESSIONSOF IMMEDIATERELEVANCE TO DESCRIBE TRAVEL
AND ENVIROMENTAL ISSUES, SCIENCE AND ARTS IN A LEGAL CONTEXT IN AN A2 LEVEL ACCORDING TO THE CE.F.
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Cognitive Competences:
To compare travel options in order to ask about a trip accordingto the A2 C.E.F. Level.
To explain festivals and appearanceas well as artand entertainment in order to blog clearly
accordingto the A2 C.E.F. Level.
To classify science, technology and tourism issues in order to report this information coherently
according to the A2 C.E.F. Level.
To analyze the earth and its climate changes in order to make a presentation to the A2 C.E.F. Level.
Procedural Competences:
To choosetravel options in order to ask abouta trip according to the A2 C.E.F. Level.
To dramatizefestivals and appearanceas well as artand entertainment in order to blog clearly
accordingto the A2 C.E.F. Level.
To apply knowledge to discuss science,technology and tourismissues in order to report this
information coherently according to the A2 C.E.F. Level.
To illustratethe earth and its climatechanges in order to make a presentation accordingto the A2
C.E.F. Level.
Attitudinal Competence:
To revisetravel options in order to ask about a trip accordingto the A2 C.E.F. Level.
To rate festivals and appearanceas well as artand entertainment in order to blog clearly according to
the A2 C.E.F. Level.
To discuss science, technology and tourism subjects in order to report this information coherently
according to the A2 C.E.F. Level.
To respect the earth and its climatechanges in order to makea presentation accordingto 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.
7 Travel
7a. Flightof the
Silver Queen.
7b. Animal
migrations
7c. The longest
journey in space.
7d.How was
your trip?
7e. The digital
nomad
7f. Woman in
space(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
Matching
with correct
answer
Completing
sentences
Reading to
find correct
answer
Writingtopic
base
paragraphs
20 Present a collageof wild
animals and makea
presentation listing
differences among them.
Write a travel blog about
a travel or journey you
made.
Presentation and creation
of a “Travel blog”
Platformreport for
activities.
Presenting the
collageto the
class and
teacher.
Presenting the
written blog.
Oral
Presentation to
the class.
Solvingexercises
on the MyELT
platform.
Chooses travel options in
order to ask abouta trip
accordingto the A2 C.E.F.
Level.
6. 6
Fillingcharts
and blanks
Reading:
skimming-
scanning
activities.
Writingabouta
given topic.
Critical thinking
activities.
8 Appearance
8a. The faces of
festivals
8b. Global
fashion
8c. In fashion or
for life?
8d. The photos
of Reiner
Gerritsen.
8e. How R U?
8f. Festivals and
special events.
(video)
REVIEW.
Brainstorming
vocabulary
about topic
Peer Buddy and
small group
activities.
Listeningand
Repeating
Listeningand
choosingcorrect
answer.
Inferring
meaning
8 12 Fillinggaps
Matching
with correct
answer
Completing
sentences
Reading to
find correct
answer
Writingtopic
base
paragraphs
20 Poster: Clothes and
present it to the class by
using the present
continuous.
Writing: “Texts and online
messages”.
Platformreport for
activities.
Oral
Presentation to
the class.
Presentation of
the written
work.
Solvingexercises
on the MyELT
platform.
Dramatizes festivals and
appearanceas well as art
and entertainment in order
to blogclearly accordingto
the A2 C.E.F. Level.
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9 Film and the
arts
9a. Lights,
Camera, Action!
FilmFestival
9b. People in
filmand the arts.
9c. Nature in Art
9d. Making
arrangements
9e. It looks
amazing-
9f. Camera Traps
(video)
REVIEW.
Completing
responses.
Explaining
grammar
structures
Completing
conversations
Fillingcharts
and blanks
Reading:
skimming-
scanning
activities.
Writingabouta
given topic.
Critical thinking
activities.
Writing a review and
comments on websites or
movies.
Speaking / dialogue: In
pairs create a movie
screen and create a
dialogue telling and
explaining your classmate
which one you aregoingto
see.
Platform report for
activities.
Presentation of
the writing.
Presentation to
the class.
10 Science
10a.Technology
has changed our
lives.
10b. How good
was your
memory?
Brainstorming
vocabulary
about topic
Peer Buddy and
small group
activities.
Listeningand
Repeating
8 12 Fillinggaps
Matching
with correct
answer
Completing
sentences
20 Application of Survey:
“What haven’t scientists
invented yet”. Listeight
interesting inventions that
nobody has created yet.
Speaking / Dialogue:
Create a conversation
Presentation of
the results and
sampleof survey
applied.
Applies knowledge to
discuss science,technology
and tourism subjects in
order to report this
information coherently
accordingto the A2 C.E.F.
Level.
8. 8
10c. Why
haven’t
scientists
invented it?
10d. Problems
with technology.
10e. Please
leave a message
after the tone.
10f. Baby Math
(video)
REVIEW.
11Tourism
11a.Going on
vacation.
11b. Planninga
vacation
11c. Should I go
there?
11d. A vacation
in South America
11e.Your
feedback
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.
Reading to
find correct
answer
Writingtopic
base
paragraphs.
about “Technology” by
sayingwhatyou have or
haven’t used yet. Use the
present perfect.
Search onlinehow
technology has changed
our lives.List10 aspects.
Platformreport for
activities.
Speaking task: List 10
things you need to plan
before going on vacations.
(Use modals).
Writing:Choose a
destination you would like
you to go and write a
paragraph.
Platformreport for
activities.
Presentation to
the class.
Presentation of
the written
work.
Solvingexercises
on the MyELT
platform.
Presentation to
the class.
Presentation of
the written task
to the class.
Presentation of
the written
work.
9. 9
11f.Mecca and
the Haji
(video)
REVIEW
Solvingexercises
on the MyELT
platform.
12 The Earth
12a.Climate
change
12b. Exploring
the Earth.
12c. A new Earth
12d. Earth Day
12e.Planningan
event
12f.Volcanoes
(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
Fillinggaps
Matching
with correct
answer
Completing
sentences
Reading to
find correct
answer
Writingtopic
base
paragraphs.
Design a poster for your
Earth Day in your own
town or city.
Discuss thislistof
activities thatmany
people do on Earth Day.
Platformreport for
activities.
Presentation of
the results to the
class.
Presentation to
the issueto the
class.
Solvingexercises
on the MyELT
platform.
Illustrates the earth and its
climatechanges in order to
discussaboutthis matte
accordingto the A2 C.E.F.
Level.
10. 10
Fillingcharts
and blanks
Reading:
skimming-
scanning
activities.
Writingabouta
given topic.
Critical thinking
TOTAL 32 48 80
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CLASS SCHEDULE
Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
08:00 a 09:00
09:00 a 10:00
10:00 a 11:00
11:30 a 12:30
12:30 a 13:30
CONTRIBUTION OF THE SUBJECT TO THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
CONTRIBUTION OF ENGLISH III IN THE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING OF A LAWYER
This subject contributes to the entire development of students, giving them the
means to face a changing and demanding world that requires them to be fully
prepared to get more job opportunities.
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.
Thissyllabusintendstocontribute tothe professional development andcritical thinkingof
secondlevel studentsatUNIANDES University.Providingstudentsthe appropriatemeans
to improve theirspeaking,reading,writingandlisteningskillsinEnglishallowingthem to
researchinformationandtocommunicate.
ENTAILMENT AND RELATION OF THE SUBJECT WITH OTHER DISCIPLINARY CONTENTS OF
THE CURRICULA
When students study English,they get ready to discover aworld of information which
contains subjects related to their career whichever this may be. Considering
upgrades are in English, they must be prepared to understand the latest information
in their field.
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TYPE OF INSTRUCTION TO WHICH ENGLISH III 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
competitive.
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 Chooses travel options in order to
ask about a trip according to the A2
C.E.F. Level.
MEDIUM Dramatizes festivals and
appearanceas well as artand
entertainment in order to blog
clearly according to the A2 C.E.F. Level.
MEDIUM Applies knowledge to discuss
science,technology and tourism
subjects in order to report this
information coherently according to
the A2 C.E.F. Level.
MEDIUM Illustrates the earth and its climate
changes in order to discussabout
this matte accordingto the A2
C.E.F. Level.
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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 STUDY GUIDE
ARTICULATION I – ACTIVITIES
1. Present a collageof wild animals and makea presentation listingdifferences amongthem.
2. Write a travel blog about a travel or journey you made.
3. Presentation and creation of a “Travel blog”
4. Solve exercises on the MyELT platformfor unit7
https://myelt.heinle.com/ilrn/authentication
ARTICULATION II– ACTIVITIES
1. Poster: Clothes and present it to the class by using the present continuous.
2. Writing: “Texts and online messages”.
3. Writing a review and comments on websites or movies.
4. Speaking task: List 10 things you need to plan before goingon vacations.
(Use modals).
5. Platformreport for activities. Solveexercises on the MyELT platformfor unit8 and 9.
https://myelt.heinle.com/ilrn/authentication
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ARTICULATION III – ACTIVITIES
1. Application of Survey: “What haven’t scientists invented yet”. Listeight interestinginventions
that nobody has created yet.
2. Speaking / Dialogue:Create a conversation about“Technology” by sayingwhatyou have or
haven’t used yet. Use the present perfect.
3. Search onlinehow technology has changed our lives.List10 aspects.
4. Speaking task: List 10 things you need to plan before goingon vacations.
(Use modals).
5. Writing:Choose a destination you would likeyou to go and write a paragraph.
6. Platformreport for activities. Solveexercises on the MyELT platformfor unit10 and 11.
https://myelt.heinle.com/ilrn/authentication
ARTICULATION IV – ACTIVITIES
1. Designa posterforthe Earth Day inyour owntownor city.
2. Discussthislistof activitiesthatmanypeople doon Earth Day.
3. Platformreportforactivities. Solve exercisesonthe MyELT platformforunit 12.
4. 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.
Acquired new language by understanding messages.
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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: Books, Workbooks, 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 studentswith opportunitiestouse 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
http://www.cambridge.org/us/esl/touchstone/student/index.html in order to performfollow up
activities on-line,whichwill helpthemreinforce the contentstudiedinclassandkeeptrack of
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 wrongpronunciation
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/appropriateword 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
Responsible of the Syllabus elaboration:
Date: 2016
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: 2015
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)