Name: ENGLISH FOR TOURISM II
Code: 520102006
Type: Compulsory
ECTS: 6
Length of subject: Yearly
Semester and course: 2nd Year - Yearly
Speciality:
Language: English
Mode of study: On-site class
[CB4 ]. Students are required to transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to a specialized and non-specialized audience.
[CG8 ]. To communicate in a foreign language.
[CE17 ]. To work in English in the tourism field.
[CT1 ]. Spoken and written effective communication
1. Demostrar los conocimientos teóricos y prácticos para desarrollar las competencias lingüísticas descritas en el nivel B2 del Marco Común Europeo de Referencia para las Lenguas Extranjeras.
2. Utilizar la lengua inglesa en los diferentes ámbitos profesionales relacionados con el entorno turístico a nivel intermedio.
3. Emplear destrezas comunicativas profesionales tales como: resolver dudas generales y sobre destinos de mercado, hacer sugerencias o recomendaciones, negociar, escribir correos electrónicos y hablar en público a nivel intermedio.
4. Manejar el vocabulario especializado y las funciones del lenguaje asociadas del ámbito del turismo a nivel intermedio.
5. Practicar las destrezas lingüísticas por medio de estudios de casos que reflejen los problemas y retos de la industria turística actual a nivel avanzado.
Adquisición y desarrollo de las competencias presentadas en el Marco Común Europeo de Referencia para las lenguas: aprendizaje, enseñanza, evaluación (Transición del nivel B1 al nivel B2). Se busca con ello profundizar en los conocimientos gramaticales del alumnado, mejorar su comprensión lectora y expresión escrita, así como la adquisición de léxico especializado en el contexto del turismo y la mejora de la competencias de comprensión auditiva y las habilidades para comunicarse en el ámbito de la gestión turística. El alumnado desarrollará las habilidades comunicativas necesarias para desenvolverse en el ámbito del sector turístico.
Unit 1. Trends in tourism.
Unit 2. Get the message.
Unit 3. Hotel branding.
Unit 4. Sustainability.
Unit 5. Come fly with me.
Unit 6. Heritage.
Unit 7. Managing events.
Unit 8. Careers.
Unit 9. Gastronomy.
Unit 10. Risk.
Practice of the contents seen in the course through any of the language skills.
Listening, reading, writing and speaking activities in pairs/group or individually.
Case Studies.
Case Studies related to the course content
Promoting the continuous improvement of working and study conditions of the entire university community is one the basic principles and goals of the Universidad Politécnica de Cartagena. Such commitment to prevention and the responsibilities arising from it concern all realms of the university: governing bodies, management team, teaching and research staff, administrative and service staff and students. The UPCT Service of Occupational Hazards (Servicio de Prevención de Riesgos Laborales de la UPCT) has published a "Risk Prevention Manual for new students" (Manual de acogida al estudiante en materia de prevención de riesgos), which may be downloaded from the e-learning platform ("Aula Virtual"), with instructions and recommendations on how to act properly, from the point of view of prevention (safety, ergonomics, etc.), when developing any type of activity at the University. You will also find recommendations on how to proceed in an emergency or if an incident occurs. Particularly when carrying out training practices in laboratories, workshops or field work, you must follow all your teacher's instructions, because he/she is the person responsible for your safety and health during practice performance. Feel free to ask any questions you may have and do not put your safety or that of your classmates at risk.
Attending and carrying out practices is compulsory.
Class in conventional classroom: theory, problems, case studies, seminars, etc
Presentation of the theoretical contents, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
Presentation of individual assignments and exercises, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
Class structure by level B2:
-Oral practice time: Read sentences aloud and record the pronunciation.
-Roleplay. Discuss the items and decide an action plan to solve the problems. To work in pairs or groups.
Students will focus on the phonetic skill. They are going to listen texts, interviews....Highlight the key words box and elicit
Problem solving class. Activities consisting of training sessions to develop practical or applied knowledge based on problem solving exercises or practical cases.
The training sessions provide students with the opportunity to learn and practise many words and expressions required in the tourism industry.
42
100
Class in the field or open classroom: practical classes
Developing the language skills, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
Class structure by level B2:
- Grammar exercises to hand in done and checked at the end of the semester. For additional support these lessons include clear explanations and activities designed to help students.
- Case Studies from the current units. The Case studies use the language which students have acquired while working through the unit and involve them in discussing the issues and recommending solutions. (Group work).
- Written Tasks from the current units such as emails and tour itineraries.
-Introduce and practise vocabulary and professional skills from the current units. Students will learn effective interpersonal and business skills.
Some of the lessons are arranged in this way, or include videoconference formats, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
4
100
Class in a computer classroom: practical classes / internships
Practical class through the use of specific software. Each unit contains several listening tasks developed around topics related to the travel industry. A range of British, American and other international native and non-native speakers are featured , helping students understand how people speak English in different parts of the world.
Reading texts feature regularly in the units, providing students with a variety of texts and topics that they are likely to encounter in a tourism context (Level B2).
4
100
Assessment activities (continuous assessment system)
Mid- and final term activities that check the progression of students allowing for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
Class structure by level B2:
- Prepare two oral performances per semester. The oral performances require students to engage in extended communication about topical issues in the tourism industry.
- Speaking activities. Each unit provides students with further opportunities to communicate in tourism-related contexts.
10
100
Assessment activities (final assessment system)
Taking the corresponding official exams allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
5
100
Tutorials
Teaching by example and supplying the information to complete particular tasks, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
5
50
Student work: study or individual or group work
Preparation of individual assignments and exercises, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
Self-study and preparation of individual assignments and exercises, allowing for the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences to achieve the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
80
0
Evaluation of assignments / reports / studies
Portfolio of assignments. The portfolio of assignments includes complementary activities in grammar and vocabulary ("use of English"), and reading comprehension ("reading"); it accounts for 15 % of the total final mark for the course. Assessment of the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. The correction and revision of the assigned tasks will be done in class.
15 %
Evaluation of practical activities
Pracital activities for practising and developing the writing skill.
10 %
Individual or group presentation of assignments given
The oral productive skill will be assessed in parallel with the summative evaluation by means of two oral tests:
1.- An oral presentation: An in-class presentation on a topic related to the field of tourism (10%).
2.- A role play on a topic related to the field of tourism (5%).
Aspects such as pronunciation, non-verbals, expression, interaction, and content suitability will be considered and assessed.
This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
15 %
Individual final test
Exam to assess the knowledge of :
1- Use of English (20%)
2.- Listening (20%)
3.- Vocabulary (20%)
This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
60 %
Evaluation of assignments / reports / studies
Portfolio of assignments. The portfolio of assignments includes complementary activities in grammar and vocabulary ("use of English"), and reading comprehension ("reading"); it accounts for 15 % of the total final mark for the course. Assessment of the development of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and learning outcomes 1, 2, 3 and 4. The correction and revision of the assigned tasks will be done in class.
15 %
Evaluation of practical activities
Pracital activities for practising and developing the writing skill. This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
10 %
Individual or group presentation of assignments given
The oral productive skill will be assessed in parallel with the summative evaluation by means of two oral tests:
1.- An oral presentation: An in-class presentation on a topic related to the field of tourism (10%).
2.- A role play on a topic related to the field of tourism (5%).
Aspects such as pronunciation, non-verbals, expression, interaction, and content suitability will be considered and assessed.
This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and check the learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
15 %
Individual final test
Exam to assess the knowledge of :
1- Use of English (20%)
2.- Listening (20%)
3.- Vocabulary (20%)
This allows for the assessment of CB4, CG8, CE17 and CT1 competences and learning outcomes from 1 to 5.
60 %
Important:
-A score of 3 out of ten is required in the assessment activities whose weight in the final score is higher than 20%.
-In order to pass the course, the lecturer may require the student to obtain a minimum grade of up to 4 out of 10 for assessment activities or parts of the course that have a weight in the final grade of 30% or more, and up to 3 points out of 10 for assessment activities that have a weight in the final higher than or equal to 20%.
Author: Peter Strutt
Title: English for International Tourism. Upper intermediate coursebook.
Editorial: Pearson
Publication Date: 2013
ISBN: 9781447923916
Author: Martin Hewings
Title: Advanced Grammar in Use (Upper-intermediate, with answers)
Editorial: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 2013
ISBN: 9781107697386
Author: Mccarthy, Michael/ O'dell, Felicity
Title: English Vocabulary in Use Upper-intermediate
Editorial: Klett Sprachen GmbH
Publication Date: 2017
ISBN: ISBN 10: 3125410207 / ISBN 13: 9783125410206
Recursos disponibles en el Aula Virtual
http://www2.unwto.org/
http://drewseslfluencylessons.com/2-advanced/tourism/
http://www.englishformyjob.com/ell_traveltourism.html
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish
https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/es
http://www.theguardian.com/international
http://www.monash.edu.au/lls/llonline/index.xml
http://www.howjsay.com
http://www.learnenglishfeelgood.com/travelenglish/
http://www.ted.com