Educational guide 2015_16 Faculty of Arts

Bachelor's Degree in English Studies (2009)

Methodologies

	Description
Introductory activities	– Explanation of course structure – Explanation of course syllabus – Presentation of course schedule – Description of the type of class: theory and practice – List and explanation of course objectives – List and explanation of course methodologies – Explanation of course assessment – List of teaching materials: workbook, recorded exercises and pronunciation dictionaries – Relation of course to the rest of the degree program – Presentation of the virtual environment for pronunciation practice – Instructions to carry out exercises and assignments – Feedback on work done and tests taken
Lecture	– Power-point supported sessions – Brief summary of session – Main objectives of session – Links to previous units – Explanation of main concepts – Exemplification – Audio and video illustrations – Question and answer session – Recapitulation
Problem solving, classroom exercises	– Pronunciation exercises: group and individual – Transcription exercises – Perception and discrimination exercises
Problem solving, exercises	– Self-correction transcription exercises
Assignments	– Pronunciation exercises recorded on digital media
ICT practicals	– Listening exercises – Pronunciation exercises
Personal tuition	– Solve doubts concerning course contents, mechanics or evaluation – Provide additional support with pronunciation issues – Make suggestions for improvement concerning pronunciation – Check on student progress

Competences	Learning outcomes	Contents
Planning	Methodologies	Personalized attention
Assessment	Sources of information	Recommendations