Instrumental English
Main language of instruction: English
Head instructor
Dra. Angélica CARLET - acarlet@uic.es
Office hours
By appointment-
Angelica Carlet
acarlet@uic.es
This course focuses on a) strengthening the English skills required for students enrolled in the Minor degree in English, b) introducing students to academic English and academic abilities and c) introducing students to practical teaching ideas and activities for the classroom.
It is recommended that students have a level B2 (Common European Framework/ CEF) in English before the start of the course.
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
1. Teaching English to young learners: Language and practical approach
2. Project learning for education
2.1 Service learning project
2.2. Interview project
3. Academic English for Education
3.1 How to read academic papers
3.2. How to write an academic paper
3.3. Basic research skills
3.4 Referencing
Learning activity |
Teaching Method |
Theoretical classes |
Lectures |
Practical classes |
Resolution of exercises and problems Problem-based learning |
Group work |
Cooperative Learning Project Oriented Learning |
Self-study/ autonomous work |
Project-oriented learning |
Students are reminded that apart from the 80% required for attendance and participation, they must attain a minimum of 50% in each of the criteria listed above in order to pass the course. Otherwise they will have to do reassessment in June for each component where they failed to achieve a minimum of 50%.
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