English Linguistics

The aim is to provide students with knowledge of key concepts of the subject and the ability to apply these concepts in a final group project. 

Professional profiles indicated in the academic guide. To be highlighted: teacher of English,  advisor in English sections (bilingual schools), researcher of sociolinguistic issues.

Brief description of the content

Set I:  Key concepts. Selected readings.

Set II: Practical applications of sociolinguistics in a group project: students will learn and apply relevant sociolinguistic notions to specific social contexts

CB1. Ability to acquire and apply sociolinguistic knowledge in a range of situations

CB2. Ability to gather and interpret relevant data using conceptual frameworks

CG3. Ability to read critically assess bibliography in these fields of study.

CG4. Ability to relate knowledge acquired in this subject to other subjects and areas of study.

Core Competences

CG1. Ability to learn new dimensions of communication

CG2. Ability to acquire abstract knowledge

CG3. Ability to read texts in these fields of study

CG4. Ability to analyse and synthesize readings as well as the skill to establish connections with other readings

CG5. Ability in reflective metacommunication

CG6. Competence in the oral expression of ideas in English

CG7. Competence in argumentative discourse in English

CG8. Critical thinking skills and analytical skills

CG9. Individual and cooperative learning in team work

CG10. Ability to engage in self-reflection about their own process of learning

CG11. Ability in optimizing time and taking responsibility for individual and group assignments

CE1. Ability to learn sociolinguistic dimensions of the English language

CE2. Ability to become acquainted in the connection between language and society

CE3. Ability to understand theories in this interdisciplinary field of study

CE4.  Ability to relate selected texts

CE5. Ability to pass a multiple choice test in this subject

CE6. Ability to engage in team work

CE7. Ability to apply sociolinguistic knowledge

It will be indicated on Studium.

It will be indicated on Studium.

A continuous assessment system will be implemented in this course, instead of a final evaluation. This requires compulsory attendance. Please take this into account when choosing this elective.

Course requirements:

--ATTENDANCE IS COMPULSORY. Enrolling in another elective that is taught during the same time slot MUST be avoided.

--Group dynamics will be used in this course. In-class and out-of-class group tasks will be required throughout the course to deeply understand the content. In this system, students are very much expected to be active in each class.

--Students are also expected to prepare the set readings indicated on Studium

--Students are warned that neither laptops nor smartphones are allowed in class unless specifically requested by the teacher/instructor for class activities. Smartphones should be set in flight mode.

- Politeness is always required.

--Requirements: A C1 level of English is required. Erasmus students will also be required this level of English. Being able to understand abstract knowledge will facilitate engaging in the subject.

- An active and responsible attitude is demanded in class, in order to prepare required readings individually, and engage in team work in class and for the final group project.

A continuous assessment system will be implemented in this course, instead of a final evaluation. This entails the following requirements:

• Completing class tasks  + setting your smartphone in airplane mode  (unless the smartphone is needed for some class activity. (20%)

• Taking a Multiple Choice Test (30%) during the course, once the course content has been presented by the educator.

NOTICE that this Test is part of the continuous assessment process. This means that this test will only be taken during the course since it is considered a fundamental stage towards the preparation of final group project.

• Completing a final Group Project (50%), which will be presented at the end of the course, as the last part of the continuous assessment system.

• NOTICE: The workload in this course will be distributed between class tasks and out of class activities. We may require groups to refine and modify their final group project, after their oral presentation in class. The last two weeks of the course may be devoted to this. 

The following recommendations:

• Attend classes regularly, since attendance is compulsory in this course.
• Complete the required tasks and readings.
• Be attentive and active. 

Engage in group work and complete the required group assignments.

SEGUNDA CONVOCATORIA: 

Those students who fail this course in the first ‘convocatoria’ (because their project was not correct) will have to refine their project and submit it again.

NOTICE: The Multiple Choice Test will only be taken during the course, as part of the continuous assessment system that will be implemented in this course.

Evaluation system for those students who could not attend classes (due to extraordinary reasons, since attendance is compulsory) and engage in the group Project:

- 100% of the final grade: an individual essay, where they will have to show the same analytical skills as those who have attended classes. In this essay, perfect written English will be required, as well as a thorough understanding of sociolinguistic concepts.