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DESCRIPTION:
This is a level B course to ESP. It is a 48 hours course, 3 credits .It is aimed to prepare
students to a technical and Academic English. It is divided into four modules. The
following topics are focused:
Attendance:
You will not receive a grade for this class if you have more than 4 unexcused absences,
with excuses subject to strict review. Students whether the absence is excused or not,
are required to complete both in-class and homework assignments that were missed. It is
the student’s responsibility to find out, from the professor or from fellow students, about
assignments missed during absences. If you know in advance that you will be absent, you
may be able to get the assignment in advance.
Grades/Portfolio(self-study Guide)
All assignments will be graded and opportunities for extra credits will be given.
Workshops completion is required to have a formal grade, so oral and written
assignments will be graded.
Evaluation
The final grade will depend upon grades received on in-class and home assignments,
class participation, attendance, mid-term tests, workshops, including portfolio.
Attendance 5%
Workshops (oral/written) 25%
Home assignment(D.S) 3%
Mid-terms/Quizzes/Portfolio 33%
Final Project 34%
Total 100%
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CONTENT
We have designed this self-study part II (ESP 450B) for a technical and
scientific English, to develop your vocabulary, speaking and listening skills as well
Listening skills such as bottom up and top down will exercise your ears and
brain to become a very effective listener. It is useful when you listen to a lecturer
Information on the web: very technical and scientific documents, such as scientific
high- tech information will be used to write technical summaries, take notes and
reports.
professional context. This self-study guide for Physical Therapy brings today’s
fast-moving world.
We will follow your progress through performance assessment. It will keep your
requirements you should read before starting this self-study guide. Join me in this
The purpose of this ESP self-study Guide is to provide an overview of the two
productive skills (speaking and writing) to better communicate ideas and
information in technical and scientific contexts. It is aimed to:
Length: 3 weeks
Learning Outcomes:
Content:
o Synonyms
o Technical Terms Definitions (jargons)
o Words in Technical Texts
o Specific formats and texts in a technical and scientific field
Activities:
Listening to Lectures
Jotting down key words
Finding main ideas
Matching words
Summarizing info
Reporting info
Evaluation:
In class tasks
Oral and written tasks
Student ¨s performance
Length: 3 weeks
Learning Outcomes:
Content:
o Key words
o Main ideas
o Lectures 1: Online Lecturing
o Lectures 2: Online Lecturing
Activities:
Listening to Lectures
Jotting down key words
Finding main ideas
Outlining info
Summarizing info
Retelling
Lab sessions 1 and 2
Evaluation:
In class tasks
Oral tasks
Student ¨s performance
http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/al/learning_english/leap/listeningandspeaking/actpronunciation/
Length: 3 weeks
Learning Outcomes:
Content
Research skills
Guided term paper or research writing
Speech transcript
Speech outlining
Taking notes
Activities:
Listening to Lectures
Jotting down key words
Finding main ideas
Outlining info
Summarizing info
Writing formal letters
Evaluation:
In class tasks
Written tasks
Student´s performance
http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/subject/Grammar
Length: 3 weeks
Learning Outcomes:
Content
Show and Tell
The Interview
Movie Scene Discussion
News Article
Magazine
Seminar
Activities:
Conferences
Video Discussion
Case studies in a New Article
Professional Brochures
Research reports
Technical Demonstrations
Evaluation:
In class tasks
Written tasks
Student´s performance
http://www.ecenglish.com/learnenglish/subject/Grammar
Task 1: Study these key words on the chart. Go to the reading selection, highlight
them using a given color and then complete this chart with the Spanish translation.
Key words Part of Suffixes Spanish (your turn!)
Speech
1. integration
2. disorders
3. behaviors
4. environment
5. wellness
6. engagement
7. difficulty
8. restraint
9. rehabilitation
10. caregiver
Task 2. Write sentences with each key word. Do not use the verb to Be
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Task 3. Study the key words . Look for two given synonyms and give a
Spanish translation
Study the definition of these words. Circle two or three key words in each
definition.
Task 6. Make a Cluster with the terms and the key words as part of the meaning.
a. It is also important to make sure the tubing is not twisted when you store it and keep it
away from heat to prevent cracks and leaks.
b. Be sure the bottom edge of the cuff is at least one inch above the crease in your
elbow.
c. The arteries may have an increased resistance against the flow of blood, causing the
heart to pump harder to circulate the blood.
d. A special thermometer can quickly measure the temperature of the skin on the
forehead.
1. to figure out the size, dimensions, etc., of (something), esp. with a standard.
2. to mark off or record the size, amount, or capacity of.
3. to judge by comparison with something or someone else.
4. To be of a certain size, amount, etc.
e. Wrap the cuff smoothly and snugly around the upper part of your arm
MODULE 2
Listening to Lectures and Oral
Communication
Enunciate clearly, use correct sentence structure and express your views
throughout a rich assortment of words and expressions.
Be patient when pronouncing new words. If you make a regular mistake in
pronunciation, record the right pronunciation of that word and listen repeatedly to
make it familiar for you.
You can read the short stories in the language you are learning.
Speaking to yourself in a foreign language is extremely effective for your learning.
**Choose the lecture you wish to listen during the last two months.
Objectives:
When you have successfully completed this Module 3 you will be able to:
A Structure for Guided listening: Follow these guidelines to take your notes while
listening to lectures:
AFTER LISTENING. Write a brief report based on your notes and share it with the class
with a one minute oral report.
LECTURE 1
Name:__________________________________Date:_________________________
I. Taking Notes
Title.___________________________________
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LECTURE 2
Name:__________________________________Date:_________________________
I. Taking Notes
Title.____________________________________________________________________
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LECTURE 3
Name:__________________________________Date:_________________________
I. Taking Notes
Title.___________________________________
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LECTURE 4
Name:__________________________________Date:_________________________
I. Taking Notes
Title.___________________________________
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Construct your oral report from each lecture by answering the questions below.
What do you think the lecture level is? Easy ____Just Right_____Hard____
Tell me what the lecture is about so far. (State three main ideas)
Title: _______________________________________________________
Introduction 1 2 3 4 5
Content 1 2 3 4 5
Grammar 1 2 3 4 5
Pronunciation 1 2 3 4 5
Word choice 1 2 3 4 5
Visual Aid 1 2 3 4 5
Conclusion 1 2 3 4 5
1. Do not write every single word the lecturer says. Write the key concepts
(nouns,verbs)
3. Outline the information as the lecturer talks.Mark in your notes when a new
topic starts. Identify the sub categories as it is addressed
4. Write down any terms or concepts which are new or unfamiliar to you. They
should be written down separately to avoid confusion. Look up these terms in
a dictionary after lecturing.
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1. On the first line of the abstract page, center the word “Abstract” (no bold,
formatting, italics, underlining, or quotation marks).
2. Beginning with the next line, write a concise summary of the key points
(main ideas) :
Introduction: In this study, we observed/noticed/ experienced
the… This research is aimed to, the purpose of this study is…
important details: methods…The study uses…, The phases in
this study involve…
Concluding sentence: Final results, findings, reflections…(will)
3. Font: Times New Roman- Size: 12, double space 150 words (numbered
words)
ABSTRACT N° 1
TITLE:___________________________________________________
Key words:_________________________________________________________________
ABSTRACT N° 2
TITLE:___________________________________________________
Key words:_________________________________________________________________
ABSTRACT N° 3
TITLE:___________________________________________________
Key words:_________________________________________________________________
ABSTRACT N° 4
TITLE:___________________________________________________
Key words:_________________________________________________________________
Title: _______________________________________________________
Title: _______________________________________________________
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1. General Description
2. Learning Outcomes:
4. Evaluation