Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
Communication Skills III: English Language 1
Teaching staff
Marta Segura Mollà - mseguram@uic.es
Janine Knight - janine@uic
Angélica Carlet- acarlet@uic.es
Introduction
In recent decades, English has become the lingua franca in academic communication and scientific research, as well as a very valuable communication tool for intercultural communication among different peoples. Furthermore, the new undergraduate degrees (graus) lead us towards a teacher profile with a multilingual mindset, ready to use different languages in his/her professional career.
This subject seeks to activate he students’ linguistic competence in the English language to a level equivalent to B2/C1 as described in the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), in accordance with the linguistic requirements set by the Ministry of Education for undergraduate degrees in Early Childhood Education (educació infantil).
Pre-course requirements
Students should have a B1 English language level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Objectives
1. To achieve a B2.1/C1.1 global level in English according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
2. To promote autonomous learning.
Competences/Learning outcomes of the degree programme
- CEM-52 - To be able to foment initial contact with a foreign language.
- CET-7 - To promote responsibility in terms of professional development: to analyse, reflect on and develop points of view about the profession and teaching skills, to know how to make these clear and how to bring them up to date.
- CG-01 - To integrate information and communication technologies in teaching and learning activities, teaching management and professional development.
- CG-03 - To be able to communicate in English at level B1, according to the Common European Framework of Reference for languages (CEFR).
- CG-08 - To be familiar with the elements that make up reflective thinking, the different levels of proficiency and how to develop this skill as much as possible.
- CG-09 - To be familiar with the elements that make up creativity, the different levels of proficiency and how to develop this skill as much as possible.
Learning outcomes of the subject
Students will be able to communicate in English both orally and in writing according to B2.1/C1.1 level.
Syllabus
During the academic course, we will work on relevant and current themes related to the area of Education.
Teaching and learning activities
In person