PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE

English 4 Group: 30


  • Timetable: 
      Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 11.30 to 14.00 h.
    • First part of the class: from 11.30 to 12.40 h.
    • Break time: from 12.40 to 13.00 h.
    • Second part of the class: from 13.00 to 14:00 h.
  • Books:
    •  

    • Latham-Koenig, C., Oxenden, C. and Seligson, P. English File Pre-intermediate Student's Book with iTutor. Third edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
    • Latham-Koenig, C., et.al. English File Pre-intermediate Workbook without key. Third edition. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
    CALENDAR: IMPORTANT DATES
    • Drop out due date: Friday, 06 March.
    • Holidays: Tuesday, 03 March and Tuesday, 05 May.
    • Easter holidays (Holy Week): from 06 to 11 April.
    • End of the course: Tuesday, 30 June (Second midterm exam check)
    • Dates of issue of academic records: 09 and 10 July.



    ASSESSMENT
    • The final grade is the average of two midterm exams:
      • 1st midterm exam (Files 7 to 9): 21 and 23 April.
      • 2nd midterm exam (Files 10 to 12): 23 and 25 June.
    • Assessment of 5 skills:
      • Reading (20%)
      • Writing (20%)
      • Use of English (20%)
      • Listening (20%)
      • Speaking (20%)
    • Minimum passing grade: 8.0 together with 80% of attendance (=48 hours of class; the maximum number of absences permitted is 12 hours of class).
      • But 6 consecutive absences (hours of class) cause dismissal.

     CLASS RULES
      • You must attend the class with your own material, i.e., your Student's Book.
      • Punctuality and use of English in class is really important. Try not to speak in Spanish.
      • If you are late and there's an activity in progress, you have to wait and take part in the next activity.
      • Use your mobile phone, iPhone, iPad, etc. ONLY for class activities. Please avoid instant messaging during our class.

     OTHER ASPECTS
    • A bilingual dictionary is recommended in class and for homework. (Avoid the use of translators.)
    • The use of the Workbook is mainly at home. Be ready for its checking.

     USEFUL SITES

     BIBLIOGRAPHY
      • Murphy, R. and Smalzer, W. R. (2002). Basic Grammar in Use: with answers: self-study reference and practice for students of English. Second edition. Cambridge: CUP.
      • Redman, S. (2003). English Vocabulary in Use: pre-intermediate & intermediate. New York: Cambridge.  

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