If the subject is studied in English (Writing and Communication Skills) the student must be proficient in spoken and written English. Without a correct competence in the language, it will not be possible to pass the subject.

At the end of the course the student should be able to: - Distinguish the characteristics of written and spoken language. - Choose a topic and organize adequately the ideas. - Write an academic-scientific text correctly composing a logically ordered discourse and using language that is precise and appropriate to the context. - Use correct intonation and take advantage of the expressive possibilities that non-verbal communication affords. - Present a topic, project or report for a specific audience.

The program is divided into two main parts. The first part deals with the matters related to written expression and the second one with the specific aspects of spoken expression. The work method will include providing students with a theoretical basis, which is essential, but will focus primarily on applying this knowledge to practical exercises. Therefore, regular practice will be encouraged, and the teacher will make an effective monitoring. 1. WRITING SKILLS -Planning, designing and organizing the content. -Correct use of the language: precision, synthesis and correctness. -Effective structure of an academic-scientific text: introduction, body and conclusion. -Correct argumentative structure and coherence in the discourse. -Contact with creative writing. 2. SPEAKING SKILLS -Elements of rhetoric and oratory for an effective presentation. -Non-verbal communication and body language. -Formal aspects of presentations. Effective use of technology for oral presentations. -Dialogue and interviews. -Oral expression in specific contexts: group presentations, participation in debates. -Organization of the oral presentation and solving unforeseen situations.

The subject will have a hybrid system between virtual lessons (approximately 70%) and face-to-face lessons (approximately 30%). In face-to-face lessons there will be a special focus on the practical part of the subject and oral presentation. Beyond this, the programm will be followed as usual. Learning activities 1. Techniques for generating, prioritizing and organizing ideas. 2. Rules for construction of correct text, with an appropriate and precise vocabulary. Drafting an academic-scientific paper. 3. Exercises with pronunciation, intonation and other aspects related to oratory and non-verbal communication. 4. Individual and group presentations. 5. Interviews and improvisation from a given situation. Skills 1. Choose a topic and organize ideas adequately. 2. Write logically ordered sentences with an appropriate length. Build vocabulary. Be familiar with standard language. 3. Ability to write coherent texts and to divide a text into paragraphs correctly. 4. Use correct intonation and take advantage of expressive possibilities to present a theme fluidly. 5. Acquire fluency in unplanned situations. Reach a certain degree of ease in public speaking. Methodology 1. Brainstorming. Conceptual Mapping. Outlines. 2. Error correction exercises. Dictionary exercises. 3. Analysis and commentary of different types of texts 4. Pronunciation exercises. Exercises and activities with intonation. 5. Mock group or individual presentations, as well as simple role-playing. Constructive criticism from classmates and teacher correction. Tutorials The teacher will set a personalized virtual attention schedule.