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Resolución No. 06-CONEA-2009-103-DC
CENTRO DE IDIOMAS
“Saber para ser”
INSTITUTIONAL SYLLABUS
1. GENERAL INFORMATION
2. SUBJECT DESCRIPTION
English is widely used in all areas of knowledge. The students that come to this
Institution are not able to communicate in English with people from other countries and
cultures or even have the possibility to apply for graduate studies in International
Universities.
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Resolución No. 06-CONEA-2009-103-DC
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English is a universal language. It is the second most spoken language in the world and
the first one in internet. For this reason, the knowledge of this language is an important
requirement to apply for scholarships to do graduate studies in Ecuador and any country
in the world.
The students will be able to listen, speak, read and write in English by using the correct
grammatical structures and vocabulary to communicate adequately and holistically.
4. CONTENTS
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5. METHODOLOGICAL STRATEGIES
Learning English is based upon the development of the four main language skills: listening,
reading, speaking, and writing as well as the language’s grammar in context and its
vocabulary. With purposes of communication the following activities are developed:
The different techniques used in the development of classes focus on communication and
cooperative learning with the participation of teachers and students and a permanent
interaction among them.
6. TECHNOLOGY USE
Computer laboratory
Language lab
Moodle Platform
Projector
Internet
CONTRIBUTION
RESULTS OR STUDENT’S
(HIGH-MEDIUM - THE STUDENT WILL BE ABLE TO
LEARNING ACHIEVEMENTS
LOW )
a. Application of basic
N/A
sciences in their major.
b. Problem identification and Apply critical thinking when analyzing English
M
definition readings.
Use English to solve problems related to his/her
c. Problem solving M
major.
Choose the best resource (internet, books, Cd’s,
d. Specialized-tool use. H
dictionaries, magazines, etc.) in problem solving.
e. Team work. H Participate actively in multidisciplinary teams.
M
f. Ethical Behavior. Demonstrate ethical values at all instances.
H Express ideas, opinions, and feelings adequately
g. Effective communication.
in English.
h. Commitment to continuous H Design his/her own critical thinking process in
learning. his/her learning habits.
i. Knowledge about the H
Discuss current local, national and international
contemporaneous
events related to his/her major.
environment.
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8. LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
9. EVALUATION SYSTEM
Tests 2 2 2
Oral quizzes 1 1 1
Individual work 2 2 2
Reports
Team work 1 2 2 12 20
Research
1 1 1
papers
Portfolios 0.5 1 1
Others 0.5 1 1
8 10 10
TOTAL 12 POINTS 20 POINTS
POINTS POINTS POINTS
10. BIBLIOGRAPHY
BÁSIC
COMPLEMENTARY
- MITCHELL, H.Q. (2011): Let’s Speed Up Series. MM Publications. Primera Edición. USA.
- MITCHELL, H.Q. (2010): Traveler. MM Publications. PrimeraEdición. USA.
- ROGERS, Mickey, TAYLORE-KNOWELS, Joanne, and TAYLORE-KNOWELS, Steve
(2010): Open Mind. MacMillanPublishers. FirstEdition. Mexico – Mexico.
- MCCARTHY, Michael; MCCARTHY, Jeanne y SANDIFORD, Helen (2010), Touchstone,
Editorial Cambridge University Press, 3ra Edición, Inglaterra,
- FUSCOE, Kate, GARSIDE, Barbara, PRODROMOU, Luke. (2008). Attitude. MacMillan
Publishers. First Edition. Mexico – Mexico.
- EVANS, Virginia, DOOLEY, Jenny. (2007) Click On, Express Publishing. 1st Edition. USA.
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RECOMMENDED READINGS
- Brennan, Frank. (2009). Tasty Tales. Cambridge University Press. 1st Edition. Madrid –
Spain.
- MITCHELL. H.Q. (2001). Paul and Pierre in Paris. MM Publications.1st Edition. USA.
- MITCHELL. H.Q. (2001). Save the Forest. MM Publications.1st Edition. USA.
- MITCHELL. H.Q. (2001). The Mix-up. MM Publications.1st Edition. USA.
WEBGRAPHY
http://a4esl.org/
http://www.englishclub.com/
http://www.eslfast.com/
http://www.manythings.org/
http://www.teaching-esl-to-adults.com/differences-between-efl-and-esl.html
http://www.eflnet.com/
http://englishenglish.com/english_activities.htm
DIRECTOR’S SIGNATURE
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