Comisión Académica

ESCUELA/ CARRERA: CENTRO ACADÉMICO DE IDIOMAS

IDENTIFICACION DE LA ASIGNATURA

Humanística Básico X Profesional Optativa

NOMBRE DE LA ASIGNATURA ENGLISH LEVEL 3

CODIGO: CAI3 NUMERO DE CREDITOS: 10 CREDITS

TIPO DE Teórico-
Teórica X Práctica
ASIGNATURA: Práctica

Fecha de Inicio de AA MM DD Fecha final de AA MM DD

Clases 2014 02 17 Clases 2014 03 14

IDENTIFICACION DEL DOCENTE

NOMBRES: THIRD LEVEL TEACHERS
Oficina Domicilio Celular
TELEFONOS: 2997800 ext 7803 2997800

cai@utn.edu.ec
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 ASIGNATURAS PRERREQUISITO
NOMBRE DE LAS ASIGNATURAS Y SUS CORRESPONDIENTES
CONCEPTOS REQUERIDOS

FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL

ASIGNATURAS DEL MISMO SEMESTRE QUE SE

ARTICULAN CON LOS TEMAS EN DESARROLLO
NOMBRE DE LAS ASIGNATURAS Y SUS CORRESPONDIENTES CONCEPTOS
RELACIONADOS

MULTI - DISCIPLINARY BACKGROUND: English focused on acquiring a second language; topics

related to different majors are used according to the curricula at UTN.

ASIGNATURAS DE SEMESTRES POSTERIORES

QUE SE ARTICULAN CON LOS TEMAS EN
DESARROLLO
NOMBRE DE LAS ASIGNATURAS Y SUS CORRESPONDIENTES
CONCEPTOS RELACIONADOS

ENGLISH LEVELS: FOURTH AND FIFTH

CONCEPTUALIZACION DE LA ASIGNATURA

It is interaction – based. It personalizes the learning experiences. It promotes active and inductive
learning. It ecourages students to be independent learners. It recognizes the importance of review and
recycling. It offers flexibility to meet the needs of specific classes.

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 PROGRAMA DE TRABAJO
OBJETIVO GENERAL To communicate in a natural and more effective way by using the
appropriate competences

At the end of this level the Ss will be able to:

Listening:
 Recognize familiar words and very basic phrases concerning
himself / herself, family and immediate concrete surroundings
when people speak slowly and clearly.

Reading:
 Understand familiar names, words and very simple sentences, for
example on notices and posters or in catalogues.

Speaking: Spoken interaction.

 Interact in a simple way provided the other person is prepared to
OBJETIVOS repeat or rephrase things at a slower rate of speech and help them
ESPECIFICOS formulate what they are trying to say.
 Answer simple questions in areas of immediate need or on very
familiar topics.
Spoken Production.
 Use simple phrases and sentences to describe where they live and
people they know.

Writing:
 Write a short, simple postcard, for example sending holiday
greetings.
 Fill in forms with personal details, for example entering their
names, nationalities and address on a hotel registration form.

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 SINTESIS DE LA COMPETENCIAS A Nro. % de
ASIGNATURA: (Listado de DESARROLLAR De Fechas Avance
Unidades Temáticas, numeradas) créditos Materia
UNIT 1
THE WAY WE ARE
 1.1. - Lesson A:People in a  Talk about people’s behavior and
hurry personality
 1.2. - Lesson B:Personality  Describe friends and people they 9 February 17
and character admire
 1.3. - Lesson C:He ‘s always
working
 1.4.- Lesson D:Little-
known facts
UNIT 2  Talk about their secret dreams and
EXPERIENCES discuss experiences they have and
 2.1.- Lesson A:Hopes and haven’t had
dreams
 2.2. - Lesson B:Unusual 9 Frebruary18 25,00%
experiences
 2.3. - Lesson C:I’ve heard
it’s good
 2.4.- Lesson D:Travel blog
UNIT 3
WONDERS OF THE WORLD  Talk about human wonders like
 3.1. - Lesson A:Human buildings and structures and
wonders describe natural wonders and
 3.2.- Lesson B: Natural features. 9 February 19
wonders
 3.3. - Lesson C: This is the
most incredible place
 3.4. - Lesson D:Is that a
fact?
Check Point Units 1-3 5
Written Quiz Units 1-3 February 20
Oral Quiz Units 1-3 4
UNIT 4  Talk about gripes people have
FAMILY LIF about family members and
 4.1. - Lesson A:Family household rules
gripes  Talk about memories of growing
 4.2. - Lesson B:Family up. 50.00%
9 February 21
memories
 4.3. - Lesson C:If you ask
me,…..
 4.4.- Lesson D:Chilhood
memories

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 UNIT 5  Describe their eaten habits and talk 9
FOOD CHOICES about healthy eating and different
 5.1.- Lesson A:Healthy food ways to cook and prepare food.
 5.2. - Lesson B:A question
of taste February 24
 5.3. - Lesson C: Whatever
you’re having.
 5.4.- Lesson D:The world’s
favorite snacks
UNIT 6  Talk about the future: plans, facts, 9
MANAGING LIFE predictions and schedules.
 6.1. - Lesson A:Making  Offer advice and solution to
plans problems.
 6.2.- Lesson B:Problems and
February 25
solutions
 6.3. - Lesson C:I’ve got to
get going
 6.4. - Lesson D:Cluttered
lives
Check Point Units 4-6 5
Written Quiz Units 4-6 February 26
4
Oral Quiz Units 4-6

UNIT 7  Talk about friendships and

RELATIONSHIPS relationships with neighbors
 7.1. - Lesson A:Circle of
friends 9
February
 7.2. - Lesson B: Dating 27
 7.3. - Lesson C:The’re
probably just busy.
 7.4.- Lesson D:Old friends
UNIT 8
WHAT IF?  Talk about how they wish their
 8.1.- Lesson A:Whishes family were different and why.
 8.2. - Lesson B:Life’s little  Discuss how to deal with everyday February 75.00%
9
dilemmas dilemmas 28
 8.3. - Lesson C: If I were
you,….
 8.4.-Lesson D:Any regrets?
UNIT 9  Discuss gadgets and technology
TECH SAVVY and ask for and offer help with
 9.1. - Lesson A:Tech support technology problems.
 9.2.- Lesson B:How things 9 March 5
work
 9.3. - Lesson C:I know what
you mean, but…..
 9.4. - Lesson D:Identity theft

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 Check Point Units 7-9
Written Quiz Units 7-9 5
March 6
Oral Quiz Units 7-9
4
UNIT 10  Discuss their social and talk and
What’s up? recommend about different kinds
 10.1. - Lesson A: Catching of movies, books and shows
up
9 March 7
 10.2. - Lesson B: Movies
 103. - Lesson C:I was
wondering
 10.4.- Lesson D: Reviews
UNIT 11  Speculate about people and
IMPRESSIONS situations
 11.1.- Lesson A:Speculating  Talk about feelings and reactions
 11.2. - Lesson B:Ups and
March
downs 9
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 11.3. - Lesson C:That must
be fun
 11.4.- Lesson D:Reactions
and opinions
UNIT 12  Talk about events in the news
IN THE NEWS  Talk about extreme weather and
 12.1. - Lesson A:Local news natural disasters.
 12.2.- Lesson B:Natural
March
disasters 9
 12.3. - Lesson C:Did you 11
hear about……?
 12.4. - Lesson D:A new way
to report the news.
Check Point Units 10-12 5
Written Quiz Units 10-12 March12
4
Oral Quiz Units 10-12
Institutional Test (Exit Test) 8 March
Units 1-12 13
Supplementary Tests 8 March
14

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 DESCRIPCION DE LA METODOLOGIA DE LA
ASIGNATURA

ESTRATEGIAS PEDAGÓGICAS DEL TRABAJO QUE DEBE REALIZAR EL

DOCENTE ESTUDIANTE
 Interaction based learning
 Experiences learning personalization  Attended classes on daily basis
 Active an Inductive learning promotion  Class work/homework, compositions
 Independent learning encouragement  Quizzes and Evaluations
 Reviewing recycling recognition 
 Flexibility to meet the needs of classes

RECURSOS DIDÁCTICOS
BIBLIOTECA, LABORATORIO, TALLERES, AULAS, AUDITORIO,
CENTRO DE COMPUTO, TEVISOR, SOFTWARE, VIDEOS,
VIDEOPROYECTOR
 Tape recorders
 Videos(DVDs)
 Internet
 OHP
 Libraries
 Labs
 TVs

CRITERIOS DE EVALUACION
LECTURAS, TRABAJO INDEPENDIENTE, INFORMES, PRUEBAS,
PRACTICAS DE CAMPO, VISITAS A EMPRESAS, PROYECTOS,
INFORMES DE LABORATORIOS, OTROS
FIRST EVALUATION
UNITS FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORING
CRITERIA
ORAL QUIZZES 1–6 2 30% 3
WRITTEN QUIZZES 1-6 2 30% 3
WRITTEN 1–6
2 20% 2
COMPOSITIONS
ASSIGNMENTS / 1–6
20 20% 2
CLASSWORK
TOTAL 100% 10 POINTS

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 SECOND EVALUATION
UNITS FREQUENCY PERCENTAGE SCORING
CRITERIA
ORAL QUIZZES 7 – 12 2 15% 1.5
WRITTEN QUIZZES 7 – 12 2 15% 1.5
WRITTEN 7 – 12
2 10% 1
COMPOSITIONS
ASSIGNMENTS / 7 – 12
20 10% 1
CLASSWORK
INSTITUTIONAL 1 – 12
1 50% 5
EVALUATION
TOTAL 100% 10 POINTS

TEXTOS DE CONSULTA, TEXTOS DE CONSULTA RECOMENDADOS,

LECTURAS NECESARIAS SOBRE LA ASIGNATURA Y MATERIALES
REQUERIDOS PARA EL CURSO.
 LECTURAS BÀSICAS

TEXTO (S) GUIA, MANUAL DEL PROFESOR, GUIAS DE LABORATORIO O

TALLER, GUIAS DE SALIDAS DE CAMPO, GUIAS DE PRESENTACIÓN DE
PROYECTOS.
TEACHER´S BOOK # 3 AUTOR: MICHAEL MC CARTHY, JEANNE
MCCARTEN, HELEN SANDIFORD
STUDENT´S BOOK # 3 (UNITS 1-12) TITULO: TOUCHSTONE
TEACHER´S CLASS AUDIO CD # 3 CIUDAD: NEW YORK
(UNITS 1-12)
STUDENT´S AUDIO / CD-ROM # 3 EDITORIAL: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS
(UNITS 1-12)
TEACHER’S VIDEO PROGRAM # 3 AÑO: SEGUNDA EDICION 2005
(UNITS 1-12)
VIDEO RESOURCE BOOK # 3 (UNITS
1-12)
STUDENT´S WORKBOOK # 3 (UNITS
1-12)
TEST CRAFTER
INTERACTIVE WHITEBOARD
WEBSITE (ARCADE)

(REFERENCIA: Autor: Título. Ciudad: Editorial, Año, Número de páginas)

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  LECTURAS SUGERIDAS
(REFERENCIA: Autor: Título. Ciudad: Editorial, Año, Número de páginas)

1. Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

2. Cambridge Pocket Dictionary
3. Grammar In Use BASIC VOCABULARY
4. Essential Grammar In Use. ELEMENTARY
5. Cambridge English Readers, BOOK ; ‘‘Dirty money’’ Thriller. By Sue Leather
6. Interactive web sites:
7. http://www.cambridge.org/us/esl/touchstone/
8. www.pinguinreaders.com (Read &Listen to Activities)
9. www.readinga-z.com (Do level two readings Activities).
10. www.agendaweb.org (Do level two Activities)
11. www.elsvideo.com (Do FUN and INTERESTING listening activities)
12. http://englishconversations.org/ (Real English conversations)
13. http://newsmap.jp/ (Real English updated news from the whole world)
14. www.eslcafe.com (All information related to ESL/EFL)
15. www.dictionary.com (Dictionary with word-root, pronunciation, thesaurus, etc
16. www.dictionary.cambridge.org (Dictionary with Word-building, SMART
thesaurus, examples, verb endings, common learner errors, QUICKfind and
much more)
17. Revise for TOUCHSTONE 3 (units 1-12) scope, Grammar, writing, listening,
speaking, reading activities and AUDIO CD / CD–ROM

FECHA : February 17th, 2014 FIRMA DEL DOCENTE :

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