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C.1 Special English Course for PAS. Teacher : Eoin Higgins. C.1 Special English Course for PAS. C.1 Special English Course for PAS. The main objectives of this course are to provide input and practice in order for the participants to
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C.1 Special English Coursefor PAS Teacher: EoinHiggins
C.1 Special English Course for PAS • Themainobjectivesof thiscourseare toprovide input and practicein orderfortheparticipantsto • communicatein English in workrelatedsitiuationsmore clearly and interestingly and with more precision. • become more comprehensiblefortheperson / peoplethey are communicatingwith.
C.1 Special English Course for PAS • The main theme of the course is international networking. On the final day of the course each student will be required to give a 1 to 2 minute networking pitchincluding information about themselves, their department and Carlos III University. Students will be filmed and receive feedback.
C.1 Special English Course for PAS • Building around the international networking theme and final task, students will study, review and practice: • University related vocabulary • Intonation and pronunciation • Improving accuracy and tone in emails • Communication via telephone • Social English • Listening comprehension including understanding different accents • Attention will be paid to the correction of fossilized errors. • Homework will be required.
C.1 Special English Course for PAS • Two separate classes will also be offered for the OTRI and 2 other classes for EspacioEstudiantes-SERINT. In these sessions, you will work with specific skills and language related to your corresponding department. As the possible range of skills and language is vast, it will only be possible to touch on a few areas.
C.1 Special English Course for PAS Methodology • The course material and activities have been carefully selected and created to emphasize practical input and skills relevant to the use of English by administrative personnel at Carlos III University. • In this very interactive, participative course interaction in pairs and groups will be encouraged in order to maximize active use of English. • Note: Students are requested to turn their cell phones off during class activities.
C.1 Special English Course for PAS Policy: Error Correction The role of the Teachers and Language Assistants in this course is to facilitate and encourage conversation and communication. As a general rule she / he will make note of important or common errors and review them with the whole class at the end of different sessions. However, she / he will not interrupt communication to correct you.
C.1 Special English Course for PAS EVALUATION Officialparticipationcertificate 90% attendance is required in order to obtain an official certificate of participation from the Department of Human Resources, UC3M. Gradingsystem • Attendance– 60% attendance is required in order to receive a passing grade. • Final grades - Final grades will be based on a combination of 50% - continuous evaluation, and 50% - tests; exams; practical assignments.
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