Educational guide
IDENTIFYING DATA 2023_24
Subject ENGLISH III Code 00512022
Study programme
0512 - GRADO EN COMERCIO INTERNACIONAL
Descriptors Credit. Type Year Period
6 Compulsory Third First
Language
Ingles
Prerequisites
Department FILOLOGIA MODERNA
Coordinador
DÍAZ MARTÍNEZ , MARIO
E-mail mdiam@unileon.es
ammar@unileon.es
Lecturers
DÍAZ MARTÍNEZ , MARIO
MARKEY -, ALFRED MICHAEL
Web http://
General description This is the third compulsory English subject for the students of the Degree in International Trade. As an ESP oriented subject (English for Specific Purposes), students attending classes are required to improve their communicative competences in the kind of English which is normally employed in the field of trade and international business operations. Skills to be practised will have both a reception and a production perspective (oral comprehension and expression, reading, writing and translation). The subject INGLES 3 will focus in the progressive and integral improvement of the linguistic competences to achieve a fluent and complex level of usage of the English language in the context of international business.
Tribunales de Revisión
Tribunal titular
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente FILOLOGIA MODERNA O,DOWD , ROBERT ALEXANDER
Secretario FILOLOGIA MODERNA RODRIGUEZ DE LERA , JUAN RAMON
Vocal FILOLOGIA MODERNA DIEZ FERNANDEZ , MARIA DE LOS ANGELES
Tribunal suplente
Cargo Departamento Profesor
Presidente FILOLOGIA MODERNA LOPEZ RODRIGUEZ , MARTA SOFIA
Secretario FILOLOGIA MODERNA MARTIN JUNQUERA , IMELDA
Vocal FILOLOGIA MODERNA BANDIN FUERTES , ELENA

Competencias
Code  
A6417
A6418
A6421
A6422
A6431
A6432
A6438
A6439
A6446
A6482
A6597
A6606
A6608
A6611
A6613
A6615
A6624
A6626
A6629
A6636
A6637
A6639
B778
B783
B787
B788
B789
B790
B791
B792
B795
B796
B797
B799
C3 CMECES3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
C4 CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience
C5 CMECES5 That students have developed those learning skills necessary to undertake further studies with a high degree of autonomy

Learning aims
Competences
To define orally and in writing objects and processes according to their physical description, space and time location, and utility. A6482
A6597
 B789
B790
B791
B796
B799
 C4
To summarize and shorten relevant information corresponding to a specif issue, both orally and in writing. A6611
A6636
A6637
 B783
B789
B790
B791
B796
 C4
To develop, orally and in writing, coherent and appropriate arguments and discourses in the framework of International Trade, out of visual images and simulation models. A6422
A6439
A6446
A6615
A6624
A6626
A6636
 B789
B791
B796
B799
 C3
To effectively apply the specific vocabulary and grammar previously learnt to contexts derived from International Trade situations. A6417
A6418
A6606
 B791
B796
 C4
To read specific texts belonging to the field of International Trade, in order to seek the main idea and the general meaning, as well as details, relevant data or concrete informative elements. A6438
A6606
A6613
A6637
 B783
B789
B797
 C3
To deduce the meaning of new terms out of the specific context, completing and widening the terminology foundation based on semantic fields and categorizations. A6417
A6446
A6597
A6637
 B789
B791
B792
B799
 C5
To write texts on simple and complex issues in a wide range of genres, editing the texts and applying on them the rules of linguistic correction (orthographic, grammatical and lexical rules) A6431
A6482
A6626
A6636
 B789
B791
B796
 C4
To translate specific texts belonging to the field of International Trade from English to Spanish, and from Spanish to English A6431
A6432
A6608
A6629
A6636
 B778
B791
B792
B796
B799
 C4
To understand oral speech referred to a specific issue related to the field of International Trade, seeking not only the main idea or the general meaning, but also the details, specific data or concrete informative aspects. A6421
A6422
A6446
A6608
A6639
 B791
B796
B799
 C3
To use, in a correct and coherent way, the terminology and grammatical structures corresponding to the context of International Trade, as referred to meaning, usage and pronunciation. A6417
A6418
A6446
A6597
A6639
 B788
B789
B791
B796
B797
 C4
To use dictionaries, grammar manuals, internet and all other available communication resources in the field of IT in an efficient way, as a tool to support the learning process. A6421
A6438
A6606
A6608
A6613
 B787
B791
B792
B795
 C3
C5

Contents
Topic Sub-topic
INTRODUCTION Introduction to the subject:

How to carry on research on International trade,

Electronic tools and databases

How to write a task Essay: layout and design

How to prepare succesful Oral Presentations
Group Task Essay-1 Written Essay in English on "Import and export activities between European companies and/or countries, and companies and/or countries from other parts of the world"

Oral Presentation of Group Task Essay-1
Group Task Essay-2 Written Essay in English on "Comparative analysis of two competitor multinational companies"

Oral Presentation of Group Task Essay-2
Group Task Essay-3 Written Essay in English on "Creating a new company": launching the business idea and presenting professionally to the rest of the class

Oral Presentation Group Task Essay-3
Group Task Essay-4 Business Case Study on International Trade Financing: THE PLASTICOS PERUANOS CASE

Oral Presentation of Task Essay-4

Planning
Methodologies  ::  Tests
  Class hours Hours outside the classroom Total hours
Laboratory practicals 6 9 15
 
Personal tuition 2 2 4
Problem solving, classroom exercises 8 24 32
Tutorship of group 6 9 15
Presentations / expositions 2 2 4
 
Lecture 21 31.5 52.5
 
Objective multiple-choice tests 2 10 12
Practical tests 1.5 3 4.5
2 4 6
Oral tests 2 3 5
 
(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

Methodologies
Methodologies   ::  
  Description
Laboratory practicals Short term seminaries at the Language Lab and at the computer classroom, in which students will practice both pronunciation and phonetics and electronic resources and web pages available for research and application to the different contents of the course.
Personal tuition Individual assesment tutorials for students, aimed to develop some complementary training activities lead by the teacher, oriented to answer questions and help in the planning and development of both personal and group work.
Problem solving, classroom exercises Group sessions with teacher support and supervision, aimed to discuss and solve some of the proposed exercises and tasks, as well as the contents previously worked by the students.
Tutorship of group Scheduled tutorial time programmed by the teacher in small groups or individually, depending on the number of registered studentsin the subject and the teaching load of work. In these sessions, doubts about theoretical and practical aspects of the subject, as well as other content related issues, will be clarified.
Presentations / expositions Oral presentations in English, carried out either by the class groups or individually, on issues related to the specific framework of International Trade and Business.
Lecture Theoretical-practical sessions on the program contents, carried on by using oral exposition and presentations, whiteboard, computer projector and the usage of support materials availables in Internet.

Personalized attention
 
Problem solving, classroom exercises
Description
Individual support sessions oriented to facilitate various linguistic exercises and tasks to be done during the course.


Assessment
  Description Qualification
Lecture Lecturer sessions on how to write the Task-Essays, how to compile and process information, and how to carry on successful Oral Presentations 0.0 marks
Laboratory practicals Not applicable 0.0 marks
Objective multiple-choice tests Not applicable 0.0 marks
Practical tests Not Applicable 0.0 marks
Group Task Essays 1, 2, 3 and 4: writing essays on International Trade 5 marks
Oral tests Oral Presentation in English of the previously delivered Task Essays 4 marks
Others Class attendance, Phonetic practice sessions and participation in he subject 1 mark
 
Other comments and second call

“Durante el desarrollo de las pruebas no se permitirá manejar ningún material a excepción del previamente indicado y permitido por el profesor. Queda terminantemente prohibida la tenencia y el uso de dispositivos móviles y/o electrónicos durante la celebración de las pruebas. La simple tenencia de dichos dispositivos así como de apuntes, libros, carpetas o materiales diversos no autorizados durante las pruebas de evaluación, supondrá la retirada inmediata del examen, su expulsión del mismo y su calificación como suspenso, comunicándose la incidencia a la Autoridad Académica del Centro para que realice las actuaciones previstas en las Pautas de Actuación en los Supuestos de Plagio, Copia o Fraude en Exámenes o Pruebas de Evaluación, aprobadas por la Comisión Permanente del Consejo de Gobierno de 29 de enero de 2015”.

Students not achieving the minimum required marks in any of the task-essays and oral presentations composing the ordinary evaluation of the subject, will have to repeat those parts again at the "Segunda Convocatoria" (Extaordinary Evaluation). Failing just one of those parts again in "Segunda Convocatoria", will imply failing the whole subject.

Students not following the ordinary evaluation of this subject, and presenting directly to the "Segunda Convocatoria", will be required to provide ALL the task-essays composing this subject, and they will have to prepare their corresponding Oral Presentations. The day of the exam, the teacher will select one of those previoulsy delivered task-essays, and the student will have to carry on its Oral Presentation in English. The final mark will consist on the average score of marks achieved in the written task-essays, plus the mark achieved in the Oral Presentation.

Concerning students attending the "Convocatoria Extraordinaria de Diciembre", there will be a single exam, which will include the writing of a task essay on issues related to international trade, as well as its corresponding oral presentation.

Sources of information
Access to Recommended Bibliography in the Catalog ULE

Basic , , ,
  • CAMPBELL, C. SMITH, J. English for Academic Study: Listening Course Book and audio CDs, Garnet Education, 2009
  • MURPHY, R. English Grammar in Use with Answers. CUP, 2002
  • POLO, M. Inglés Aplicado a la Economía, Palas Atenea, 1994
  • WILLIAMS, E.J. Presentations in English, MacMillan, 2009
  • ZEMACH, D, RUMISEK, L. Academic Writing, from Paragraph to Essay. MacMillan, 2003
Complementary
  • EMERSON, P. Business Grammar Builder, McMillan, 2002
  • BADEL, D., BENOIT, F. Y O’NEILL, K. Cómo Aprender a Leer las Noticias Económicas en Inglés. Deusto, 1988
  • BAILEY, S. Academic Writing, A Practical Guide for Students. Routledge, 2003
  • CLAUDYNE, W. ROTONDO, J. Point, Click & Wow! A Quick Guide to Brilliant Laptop Presentations.  Jossey-Bass, 2002.
  • COMFORT, J. DEREK U. Effective Presentations. Oxford: OUP, 1996.
  • DUCKWORTH, M. Essential Business Grammar &Practice. Oxford 2006
  • FLETCHER, M., & HARGREAVES, R. Defining and Verbalising. Bell and Hyman, 1980.
  • GHUMA, A. MATHEW, P. Basic Research Skills. MECIT, Muscat, 2007.
  • GUILLET, A. HAMMOND, A. MARTALA, M. Inside Track to Successful Academic Writing, Pearson, 2009
  • HANCOCK, M. English Pronunciation in Use Intermediate Book, CUP, 2003
  • JONES, L. Functions in English. CUP 1981
  • LOZANO IRUESTE, J.M., Diccionario Bilingüe de Economía y Empresa: Inglés-Español, Español-Inglés.  Pirámide, 2006
  • MALEY, A. MOULSING, S. Learning to listen. CUP 1981
  • MANKIW, N.G. Essentials of Economics, Cengage Learning, 2008
  • MATTHEWS, C. Quick Steps to Winning Business Presentations, MacGraw-Hill, 200
  • MOURIER, L. Translating Economic Texts and Financial Statements. Samfunds litteratur, 2009
  • POWELL, M. Presenting in English. Hove: LTP, 1996.
  • SÁNCHEZ BENEDITO, F. Gramática Inglesa. Longman, 2000
  • SANCHEZ BENEDITO, F. Manual de Pronunciación Inglesa Comparada con la Española. Alambra, 1987.
  • SHERMAN, J. Essential writing skills for Intermediate Students. Oxford University Press, 1994.
  • SWAN, M. Practical English Usage. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2005.
  • ZELAGNY, G. Say it with Presentations: How to Design and Deliver Successful Business Presentations, McGraw-Hill, 2000
Recursos electrónicos:
  • http://www.ucl.ac.uk/internet-grammar
  • http://www.edufind.com
  • http://www.better-english.com
  • http://a4esl.org
  • http://www.esl-lab.com
  • http://www.infosquares.com/index.html
  • http://www.uefap.com/listen/listfram.htm
  • http://www.economist.com
  • http://www.wsj.com
  • http://www.ft.com
  • http://www1.aucegypt.edu/academic/writers
  • http://www.eslflow.com/describinggraphstables.html
  • http://www.eslflow.com/describinggraphstables.html
  • http://pioneer.chula.ac.th/~pkanchan/html/eap2.htm
  • http://www.io.com/~hcexres/textbook/graphics.html
  • http://www.writefix.com/graphs/
  • http://arb.nzcer.org.nz/supportmaterials/tables.php
  • http://www.m-w.com/dictionary
  • http://dictionary.reference.com/
  • http://depts.gallaudet.edu/englishworks/links/main/ref.html
  • http://www.economicswebinstitute.org/main.htm
  • http://www.edunet.com

Recommendations


Subjects that it is recommended to have taken before
ENGLISH I / 00512004
ENGLISH II / 00512012
 
Other comments
"During the performamce of evaluation activities, no background material will be allowed to be used except the previously indicated and allowed by the teacher. It is strictly forbidden to keep mobile and/or electronic devices during these evaluation assesments. The simple fact of being in posession of the afore mentioned devices and tools, as well as books, class notes, briefcases or any other non authorized material during an evaluation session will imply the inmediate withdrawal of the exam paper, the removal of the student from the evalation room, and the subsequent mark as "failed" in the subject. The teacher will communicate the incident to the Faculty Academic Authorities so that they iniciate the formal actions as specified by the University of Leon in cases of plagiarism, copy or cheating during exams and evaluation sessions, rules approved by the ULE Governing Body, 29 January 2015" Students not achieving the minimum required marks in any of the Task Essays composing the regular evaluation of the subject, will have to repeat those Essays again at the "Segunda Convocatoria" (Extaordinary Evaluation). Failing just one of those parts again in "Segunda Convocatoria", will imply failing the whole subject. Students not following the ordinary evaluation of this subject, and presenting directly to the "Segunda Convocatoria", will be required to present previosuly ALL Task Essays composing the subject, and they will have to prepare their corresponding Oral Presentations in English. The day scheduled for the "Segunda Convocatoria", the teacher will select one of the Task Essays, which will have to be presented by the student. The final mark will consist on the average mark obtained by the student in all the delivered Task Essays (over 5 points), plus the mark achieved by the Oral Presentation in English of the selected Task Essay (over 4 points). The parts of the subject subject corresponding to class attendance and phonetic sessions (over 1 mark in total) will not be recovered during the "Segunda Convocatoria". Concerning students attending the "Convocatoria Extraordinaria de Diciembre", there will be a single exam, which will include the writing of a Task Essay in English, on an issue related to the field of International Trade (over 5 points), followed by its Oral Presentation in English (over 4 points). The parts of the subject corresponding to class attendance and phonetic sessions (over 1 mark in total) will not be recovered during the "Convocatoria Extraordinaria de Diciembre".