language policy plan

Content and Language Content and Language Integrated Learning: Integrated Learning: Methodological Orientations Methodological Orientations for a Better Practicefor a Better Practice

Dr. Javier Barbero AndrésDr. Jesús Ángel González López

Dpto. de Filología

LANGUAGE POLICY PLAN LANGUAGE POLICY PLAN (PLAN DE CAPACITACIÓN LINGÜÍSTICA)(PLAN DE CAPACITACIÓN LINGÜÍSTICA)

B2?B2?Skills B2Listening I can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument

provided the topic is reasonably familiar. I can understand most TV news and current affairs programmes. I can understand the majority of films in standard dialect.

Reading I can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. I can understand contemporary literary prose.

Spoken Interaction I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible. I can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts, accounting for and sustaining my views.

Spoken Production I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Writing I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a particular point of view. I can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and experiences.

The Common European Framework (Council of Europe)

- Action-oriented approach: user as social agent performing tasks in society

- Teaching and Learning through communicative activities:- Reading- Listening- Writing- Speaking- Interaction- Mediation

- Long-life learning- Autonomous learning

The Common European Framework Levels (Council of Europe)

A. Basic User: A1-A2A1 (Access): The most basic level which can be defined. Very

simple interaction. In a few months.A2 (Waystage): Intermediate step towards the threshold level.

Social functions. B. Independent User: B1-B2

B1 (Threshold level): User who crosses the metaphoric threshold and is able to travel to a foreign country and behave independently in daily situations (public transport, travel agency). 375 hours for English. Nivel Intermedio EOI, PET

B2 (Vantage Level): User who is able to argue and manage in social exchanges without imposing tension. Also able to correct mistakes. First Certificate, Nivel Avanzado EOI

C. Competent User: C1-C2C1 (Effective Proficiency): Not just independent, but competent

too. Wide range of vocabulary and grammar. Able to use the language with flexibility and efficiency for social, academic and professional purposes. Advanced (Cambridge).

C2 (Mastery): brilliant user, able to transmit subtle shades of meanings and to use idioms and colloquial language. Not a native. Proficiency (Cambridge)

A1

A2

B1

B2

C1

C2

Basic user

Independent user

Competent user

Any help? Dialang TestAny help? Dialang Test

Self-AssessmentSelf-Assessment

Only B2?Only B2?

B2 or….◦B1 in English + B1 in another European language

◦B1 + Erasmus/Diploma in English (30 credits)◦B1 + 12 credits in Additional Classes (Formación complementaria)

How to show what you knowHow to show what you knowExternal Certificate:

◦Escuela Oficial de Idiomas ◦University of Cambridge ◦CIUC ◦Trinity College (ISE only) ◦British Council◦International Baccalaureate

Exams organized by the UC (Department of Philology and Language Centre (CIUC), coordinated by the Vicerectorate for Internationalisation)

What do students need to show?What do students need to show?

Action-oriented approach- Teaching and Learning through communicative

activities:- Reading- Listening- Writing- Speaking- Interaction

- Assessment based on these activities (“the 4 skills”)

How much do students know?How much do students know?

A1 7%

A2: 47%

B1: 23 %

B2: 22%

C1: 1 %

C2

Solutions?Solutions?

1. Basic Subject: English1. Basic Subject: EnglishB1 level4 skillsCombination of General and Specific

EnglishOrientation for Self-LearningExample: B.A. in History

• History of the USA•“Does the USA have any history?” (Think in English)•Animated Atlas: “Growth of a nation”•Table of Historical Events• Test (Calvin and Hobbes)•Oral Interaction: History Trivial Pursuit• Writing Assignment: Blog

Content and languageContent and language

History of the USA: ◦general introduction◦geography ◦the colonies ◦growth of the

territory…

•Specific vocabulary related to history: action verbs, nouns,•Phrases related to history•Verb tenses to talk about the past: (Past simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect)

2 Beginning of the Civil War3 Declaration of Independence6 The Mayflower arrives at Plymouth8 Kennedy assassinated20 Twin Towers Terrorist Attack21 World War II begins in Europe23 Beginning of the New Deal24 Beginning of World War I26 Stock Market Crash.

2. Additional classes2. Additional classesSummer Courses (2 credits):

◦Learn English Better!◦Learning English Through Culture◦Conversation courses (A2-B1)

Cross-curricular subjects (transversales):◦Written and Spoken Communication (4 c)◦Tandem (Conversation Exchange) (2)◦Writing an Academic Paper (2)◦Keys to the Job Market (2)◦Culture of English Speaking Countries (2)

Vaughan Systems (6 credits)Courses organized by the different schools

3. Subjects taught in English3. Subjects taught in English

Subjects taught in EnglishSubjects taught in EnglishTeachers’ Level of English: C1.

◦How to show it: C1 Certificate Self-report + Interview

◦How to reach it: CIUC/EOI/research stays… Classes organized by the Language Policy Division (Área de Capacitación

Lingüística)◦3-4 students◦Grouped by departments/faculties◦Simulation of teaching practice◦30-40 participants

31 travel grants for language-oriented stays

Subjects taught in EnglishSubjects taught in EnglishAny experience?Problems?

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