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Modern Language I (English)

Code: 100036
Credits: 6
2026/2027
Degree programme Type Course
Art History OP 3
Art History OP 4
Musicology OP 3
Musicology OP 4
Social and Cultural Anthropology OP 4
History OP 4
Humanities OP 3
Humanities OP 4
Ancient Studies OP 3
Ancient Studies OP 4
Catalan Philology: Literary Studies and Linguistics OP 4
Spanish Language and Literature OP 3
Spanish Language and Literature OP 4
Catalan and Spanish Studies OP 3

Contact lecturer

Name :
Elisenda Pilar Vila Estrada
Email :
elisenda.vila@uab.cat

Group languages

You can consult this information at the end of the document.

Prerequisites

A level of B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages is required.

Objectives

The emphasis of this course will be on the listening comprehension and speaking of English. Different grammatical and lexical aspects of the English language will be developed in compliance with the level of the course. (Verb tenses, comparisons, and conditionals among others) Also, the acquisition of the vocabulary, error correction, text comprehension and organization in writing will also be worked on.

Learning outcomes

  1. Carrying out oral presentations using appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
  2. Submitting works in accordance with both individual and small group demands and personal styles.
  3. Ability to maintain an appropriate conversation.
  4. Critically taking part in classroom oral debates and using the discipline's specific vocabulary.
  5. Communicating in the studied language in oral and written form, properly using vocabulary and grammar.
  6. Carrying out oral presentations using an appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
  7. Engaging in debates about historical facts respecting the other participants' opinions.
  8. Identifying the main and secondary ideas and expressing them with linguistic correctness.
  9. Preparing an oral and written discourse in the corresponding language in a proper and organized way.
  10. Communicating in oral and written form in the studied language, properly using vocabulary and grammar.
  11. Critically taking part in classroom oral debates and using the discipline's specific vocabulary.
  12. Carrying out oral presentations using an appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
  13. Carrying out oral presentations using an appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
  14. Critically taking part in classroom oral debates and using the discipline's specific vocabulary.
  15. Carrying out oral presentations using an appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
  16. Identifying main and supporting ideas and expressing them with linguistic correctness.
  17. Submit assignments in formats tailored to requirements and personal styles, whether carried out individually or in a small group.
  18. Construct an oral and written discourse in the corresponding language that is well-organised and correct.
  19. Identify principal and secondary ideas and express them using correct language.
  20. Participate in classroom debates from a critical perspective, using the vocabulary of the discipline.
  21. Express ideas in the language studied, orally and in writing, using vocabulary and grammar appropriately.
  22. Give oral presentations, using an appropriate style and vocabulary.
  23. Maintain a conversation attuned to the level of the interlocutor.
  24. Identify main and secondary ideas and express them with linguistic correctness.
  25. Identify the relationships between literature and language, and the language in which it is spoken and written, and express them with linguistic correctness.
  26. Participate in oral debates in the classroom in a critical manner and using the vocabulary of the discipline.
  27. Express themselves in the language studied, orally and in writing, using vocabulary and grammar appropriately.
  28. Make oral presentations using appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
  29. Maintain a conversation appropriate to the level of the interlocutor.
  30. Present work in formats suited to personal demands and styles, both individually and in small groups.
  31. Develop an organized and correct oral and written speech, in the corresponding language.
  32. Identify the main and secondary ideas and express them with linguistic correctness.
  33. Communicate in the studied language in oral and written form, properly using vocabulary and grammar.
  34. Carry out oral presentations using an appropriate academic vocabulary and style.
  35. Critically take part in classroom oral debates and use the discipline's specific vocabulary.
  36. Present works in formats tailored to the needs and personal styles, both individual and small group.

Contents

Units 1, 2, 3 and 5 of the book will be covered as well as other material to practice what is being covered in the course.


Organization of writing: Summaries.

Learning activities and methodology

Title Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Autonomous activities 50 2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36
Supervised activities 25 1 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36
Project preparation and oral presentation 15 0.6 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36
Guided activities 50 2 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36

The methodology followed in the course is that of the textbook (see Bibliography). Units 1,2,3 and 5 will be covered. The class will basically have oral comprehension and speaking activities. Summaries of oral expositions (Ted Talks) and writings will also be worked on.

There will be mini presentations on current events as well as a presentation. Individual work in grammar is expected.

Note: Within the teaching period established by the Faculty calendar, 15 minutes of class time will be reserved for students to complete the subject and teacher assessment surveys.

Annotation: within the schedule set by the centre or degree programme, 15 minutes of one class will be reserved for students to evaluate their lecturers and their courses or modules through questionnaires.

Assessment

Continuous assessment activities

Title Weight Hours ECTS Learning outcomes
Speaking Activities 10% 3 0.12 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36
Continuous assessment (tests and writings) 35% 4 0.16 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36
Oral presentation 10% 1.5 0.06 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36
Final exam 45% 1.5 0.06 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 23, 24, 25, 27, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 36

The subject will be evaluated in the following way:


Continuous Assessment 35%

- 4 tests

There will be a test over each book unit once it is finished and tests will be announced one week in advance. These tests can only be can be recuperated if there is a medical reason or coordination approves it. They will be recuperated during recuperation week

- 2 writing assignments done in class

- 1 writing assignments done in class

The class written activity can be recuperated if there is a medical reason or coordination approves it. This activity can be reassessed. It will be recuperated or reassessed during recuperation week.


Presentation 10%

Can be recuperated with an agreed upon date (which will be as close as possible to the original date) with the professor if there is a medical reason or coordination approves it.


Final Exam 45%

It can be recuperated and reassessed following the UAB statutes


Class Participation 10%

- Express oneself in English using correct vocabulary and grammar.

- Complete the assigned spoken activities. Can be recuperated on an agreed upon date (which will be as close as possible to the original date) with the professor if there is a medical reason or coordination approves it.


On carrying out each assessment activity, lecturers will inform students (on Moodle) of the procedures to be followed for reviewing all grades awarded, and the date on which such a review will take place which will be at maximum of three weeks after the task.


This subject does not incorporate the single-assessment option.


In accordance with the UAB Academic Regulations (article 266.4), a final continuous-assessment grade of 4.9 rounds up to 5. (a 5.9 to a 6, a 6,9 a 7, a 7,9 to a 8, an 8,9 a 9)


The final average grade will be communicated to students at least 72 hours before the re-assessment exam.


Re-assessment:

Re-assessment for this subject requires a content-synthesis test, for which the following conditions are applicable:

- The student must previously have submitted a minimum of two-thirds of the course-assessment items.

- The student must previously have obtained an average overall grade equal to or higher than 3.5.


Students will obtain a Not assessed/Not submitted course grade unless they have submitted more than 30% of the assessment items.


In the event of a student committing any irregularity that may lead to a significant variation in the grade awarded to an assessment activity, the student will be given a zero for this activity, regardless of any disciplinary process that may take place. In the event of several irregularities in assessment activities of the same subject, the student will be given a zero as the final grade for this subject.

Irregularities refer, for instance, to copying in an exam, copying from sources without indicating authorship,or a misuse of AI such as presenting work as original that has been generated by an AI tool or programme. These evaluation activities will not be re-assessed.


This subject entirely prohibits the use of AI technologies in all of its activities. Any submitted work that contains content generated using AI will be considered academic dishonesty; the corresponding grade will be awarded a zero, without the possibility of reassessment. In cases of greater infringement, more serious action may be taken.


Erasmus students who ask to advance test or exam dates need to present a document emitted from their university of origin justifying their request. Otherwise they need to do tests and the exam on the established dates.


Bibliography

Textbook:

Lansford, Lewis, Dummett, Paul, and Helen Stephenson. (2017). Keynote Advanced for \"Usos Bàsics\" (UAB SPECIAL EDITION). Hampshire:National Geographic Learning.

Note: The course book will be lent out to students.


Software

Not applicable.

Course groups and languages

The information provided is provisional until November 30. After this date, you will be able to consult the language of each group through this link. To access the information, you will need to enter the course CODE

Type of teaching Group Language Semester Shift
(TE) Theory 1 English first semester afternoon
(PAUL) Classroom practices 1 English first semester morning-mixed