Checking date: 01/02/2022


Course: 2021/2022

English IV
(17446)
Bachelor in Management of Public Security (Plan: 377 - Estudio: 341)


Coordinating teacher: DE ASIS ROIG, CONCEPCION

Department assigned to the subject: Transversal matters

Type: Basic Core
ECTS Credits: 3.0 ECTS

Course:
Semester:

Branch of knowledge: Arts and Humanities



Requirements (Subjects that are assumed to be known)
None
Objectives
The following section lists the competences associated with this subject: CB1: Students should demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the area of study based on a general secondary education. They may also possess a general level well supported by advanced texts, which also encompasses aspects of cutting-edge knowledge in their field of study. CB2: Students should be able to apply their knowledge in their job or vocation in a professional way as well as possess competences that can be demonstrated through developing and defending an argument and resolving problems within the area of study. CB3: Students should have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgements that include taking into account pertinent issues of a social, scientific or an ethical nature. CB4: Students should be capable of conveying information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialized and general audiences. CB5: Students should acquire the necessary learning skills to undertake further formal study with a high degree of autonomy. CG1: Writing, presenting and interpreting technical documentation related to the field of Security. CE8: Identifying international organizations involved in the ambit of police cooperation. CT1: Ability to communicate in English both verbally and in writing in an environment of international security management. Ability to use information resources in this language. CT4: Motivation and ability to commit to lifelong autonomous learning, enabling students to adapt to new situations. The learning outcomes are as follows: RA4: Endowing graduates with technical skills and awareness to enable them to start up, organize and bring about innovations in the area of Public Security Management. RA6: Acquiring the necessary fundamentals for autonomous learning. or postgraduate study to enable students to pursue further education and/or specialize in the different areas of Security.
Skills and learning outcomes
Description of contents: programme
Specific content adapted to the Common European Framework of Reference level. Practical aspects of the use of English in a professional (police work) environment. Practice of communicative skills corresponding to B2 levels. Teaching and learning format for the second semester will be 100% face-to-face sessions. Tools used: BigBlueButton and Aula Virtual The programme of the course, especially the weekly planning, may be subject to variations due to duly justified reasons of force majeure, as well as due to academic events communicated sufficiently in advance.
Learning activities and methodology
Theoretical-practical classes in which students work in pairs, groups, and individually, guided by teachers. Student participation in the class session will be essential for the final grade. Homework assignments, whose objective is to further practice and expand on material presented in class, are compulsory. Instruction and class activities will be carried out exclusively in English.
Assessment System
  • % end-of-term-examination 60
  • % of continuous assessment (assigments, laboratory, practicals...) 40
Calendar of Continuous assessment
Basic Bibliography
  • . Campaign English for Law Enforcement . Mac Millan . 2005
  • . Carolyn Graham Jazz Chants. Oxford University Press.
  • . Carolyn Graham Small Talk. Oxford University Press.
  • . Destinations B1 Grammar and Vocabulary. Mac Millan . 2008
  • . Destinations B2 Grammar and Vocabulary. Mac Millan . 2008
  • . Null English Pronunciation in Use intermediate, . Cambridge University Press.
  • . Null Speak Out Intermediate Student Book 2nd ed., . Pearson.
  • . Null Survival Lessons. Nelson . 1990
  • . Raymond Murphy English Grammar in Use. 4th ed. Cambridge . 2014

The course syllabus may change due academic events or other reasons.