UNIVERSIDAD INTERAMERICANA DE PANAMA

ENGLISH LEARNING CENTER

GUIA DE CURSO PARA ESTUDIANTES Y PROFESORES

Materia y Código: ENGLISH –ELC 200 Docente: Elba García Cuatrimestre: I Q

email del profesor: elba_garcia@uip.edu.pa año: 2018 Día y hora: Wed 5:45-8:00pm

DESCRIPCIÓN DEL CURSO:

Este curso posee contenidos que promueven el desarrollo de clases conversacionales con el
enfoque comunicativo. Igualmente, se promueve el aprendizaje del idioma de manera activa,
dinámica. Se utiliza el método inductivo, ya que a lo largo del curso los estudiantes deducen reglas
gramaticales, buscan aplicaciones prácticas y resuelven problemas, lo que aumenta su nivel de
comprensión. Las clases son expositivas y a su vez basadas en TBL (Task based learning). El
aprendizaje por tareas permite monitoreo, es flexible y específico.

REQUISITOS DEL CURSO

1. Comportamiento solicitado en clases:

 Mantener las normas de cortesía y respeto con compañeros y profesor(a).
 Se le pide al estudiante un comportamiento ético que incluye:
**Vocabulario,
 **En caso de ausencia ponerse al día y traer su excusa en la siguiente clase que asista.
** No copiarse
** Mantener su celular en silencio durante la clase.
2. Reglas de tareas, parciales y asignaciones
 Seguir la guía de asignaciones suministradas al inicio del curso
 Entregar tarea o taller semanalmente.
 Si falta a un quiz o parcial, traer excusa escrita (Certificado médico, constancia de trabajo si
es algo ineludible) y debe presentarlo a más tardar una semana después. De no hacerlo se
le evaluará con la nota mínima, es decir cero.
 Las asignaciones y tareas deben ser nítidas sin tachones y presentadas a tinta no a lápiz,
legible arial 12.
 Si falta a un taller, debe entregarlo inmediatamente la semana siguiente de forma individual,
(estarán en la plataforma o para fotocopiar). Su nota máxima será 80 puntos,
descontándose 10 puntos por cada semana tardía.

Vestuario no apropiado para asistir a la Universidad:
No se permite lo siguiente:
 Damas: Pantalones con huecos, minifaldas, short, escotes pronunciados, camisas o
sweater de tiritas, chancletas o sandalias abiertas, gorras o sombreros, barriga afuera,
espalda afuera, entre otras prendas inapropiadas de un futuro profesional.
 Varones: pantalones a media pierna, Pantalones con huecos, sweater sin manga,
chancletas, gorras, aretes o piercings entre otras prendas inapropiadas de un futuro
profesional.
 (Ver Manual de vestimenta de UIP)

GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To develop English fluency.

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:
1. To model conversation by incorporating vocabulary and structures from the unit in a natural way.
2. To teach the language needed for specific functions while building communicative competence.
 3. To practice pronunciation within the control of the topic.
4. To increase vocabulary.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Rules in the classroom:
--Show respect for your teachers, classmates and the whole UIP staff
--Positive attitude. Have a friendly relationship with your classmates. Enjoy the class.
--Punctuality is very important, avoid being late.
--Please turn off your cell phone. It is not respectful to have it ringing in class. If you have, an emergency tell the teacher
and sit next to the door. Do not text messages.
--Try to speak English in the classroom. Put all your effort and you will learn, little by little.

2. Rules for homework, quizzes, midterm and final exam:

***The workbook online will be evaluated as stated in the calendar, every class: points will be deducted for late delivery.
***Always come to class with your materials such as, student book, notebook and dictionary.
***The students must attend classes to comply with the quizzes, midterm and final exam.
***Participate in class and come with the homework done, ask questions, and follow instructions.

Dress code: Casual.

Unacceptable: Sandals and short pants, pants with holes, tops, belly button out and much more… We will not allow
in our classroom inappropriate dressing. (Please read the University’s dress code It’s MANDATORY)

The Arrival Time :

You should get to class ON TIME. After 5, 10, or 15 minutes you will be marked TARDY. After 20 minutes, you are
ABSENT. Three tardiness is an ABSENCE. Four Absences you will be marked NSP. Please read the University’s
policy.
Week Objectives Content Activities Resources Evaluation
SWBAT: Getting Started: Students will:  Computer Attendance
1 *Talk about their *Course expectation *Talk about their course  Whiteboard and class
expectations toward the *Course evaluation and expectation  Markers participation
course activities *Ask questions about the  Internet Oral
*Get to know each other *Get to know their course  Videos( presentation
*Know the course classmates *Introduce themselves to Cambridge Homework
evaluation, book and the class platform use)
activities *Homework

2 SWBAT UNIT 1 MAKING FRIENDS Students will:  Computer Attendance

*Ask questions using Lesson A: Getting to know * Ask questions to each  Whiteboard and class
the simple present. you other in order to review  Markers participation
*Talk about favorite Lesson B: Things in the present of be and  Internet Oral
things. common simple present.  Textbook: presentation
*Use responses with too Lesson C: It´s cold tonight *Use responses with too Touchstone 2a Homework
and either. Lesson D: Making a small and either to express  Videos Class project
*Start conversations talk. things in common.
with people you don’t *Exchange information
know. about their favorite
*Read an article about activities.
small talk. *Role play how to start a
conversation.
Homework: do page 8,
and 140.
3 Unit 2 Interest UNIT 2 INTEREST Students will:  Computer Attendance
To talk about their Lesson A: Leisure Time *Brainstorm about another  Whiteboard and class
Interest Lesson B: Music way to say leisure time.  Markers participation
Use different verbs Lesson C: I´m not really into *Read College News to  Internet Oral
forms it. complete the article.  Textbook: presentation
To talk about their Lesson D: Online Forums *Review verb forms with Touchstone 2a Homework
Interest the teacher to complete  Videos Class project
page 13.
 Use different verbs Make a classroom survey
forms Discuss your about interests and
taste in music hobbies.
Talk about their favorite
type of music
*Complete the
conversations using
Object pronouns;
everybody and nobody
Homework page 141
4th SWBAT: Lesson C: I´m not really into Students will:  Computer Attendance
Say no in a friendly way, it. *Discuss and correct the  Whiteboard and class
Use really and not really Lesson D: Online Forums homework.  Markers participation
*Practice saying No in a  Internet Oral
friendly way.  Textbook: presentation
*Read and discuss the Touchstone 2a Homework
online forums.  Videos Class project
Review for Quiz 1
Talk about the Oral
Presentation

5th QUIZ No.1 UNIT 2

6th SWBAT: UNIT 3 HEALTH Students will:  Computer Attendance
*Talk about common PROBLEMS Talk about the different  Whiteboard and class
health problems in health problems we find in  Markers participation
Panama Panama and around the  Internet Oral
ORAL PRESENTATION world.  presentation
7th SWAT: UNIT 3 HEALTH Students will:  Computer Attendance
*Talk about exercise PROBLEMS *Brainstorm about staying  Whiteboard and class
and how to stay healthy Lesson A: Healthy Living healthy.  Markers participation
using simple present. Lesson B: Aches and Pains *Review Simple Present  Internet Oral
*Discuss common Lesson C: Really? How and Present Continuous  Textbook: presentation
health problems using if Come? Statements Touchstone 2a Homework
and when. Lesson D: Health advice Videos Class project
 *Comment and ask Yes-no questions and
follow up questions Short answers.
*Read an article about *Complete the activities in
staying health the book, p.23
*Practice the names of
health problems.
Practice using clauses to
complete some questions.
Use expressions to show
surprise.
*Read and discuss the
article.
* REVIEW UNITS 1, 2,
AND 3 FOR THE
MIDTERM EXAM
8th MIDTERM EXAM UNITS 1, 2, 3
9TH SWBAT: UNIT 4 CELEBRATIONS Students will:  Computer Attendance
* Talk about gift giving Lesson A: Birthdays * Brainstorm about some  Whiteboard and class
and birthdays using --Future with going to ways they celebrate their  Markers participation
going to and indirect --Indirect objects birthday.  Internet Oral
objects. Lesson B: Special Days * Listen and repeat the  Textbook: presentation
*Talk about how to --Present continuous for months of the year and the  Touchstone Homework
celebrate special days. future numbers for the days of 2a Class project
*Use vague expressions Lesson C: It depends the months.  Videos
like and everything. ---Vague expressions *Complete the questions
*Read an article about Lesson D: Traditions using going to. After that,
traditions around the they ask and answer the
world. questions.
*Talk about special days or
events they are going to
celebrate, when and how.
Role-play some follow up
questions.
 *Do practices using
Present continuous.
Homework do page 143 a
and B.
10th SWBAT: UNIT 5 GROWING UP Students will:  Computer Attendance
*Talk about growing up Lesson A Childhood *Read and discuss the  Whiteboard and class
and your family ---be born; simple past dialogue called Childhood.  Markers participation
background using the Lesson B: Favorite Classes *Take turns reading it. Talk  Internet Oral
simple past. --Determiners about their childhood.  Textbook: presentation
*Talk about school Lesson C: Well, actually… *Review be born, and  Touchstone Homework
subject’s people studied ---Correcting things you say simple past. 2a Class project
using most of. Lesson D: Teenage years *Complete questions.  Videos
*Correct things you say Then ask and answer the
with expressions like questions with a partner.
Well, Actually, and No, *Talk about languages
wait. people study in school.
*Read an interview with *Make true sentences
someone about his using determiners.
teenage years. Compare with a partner.
*Work on a survey to
complete questions about
favorite subjects.
Homework: do page 144
A and B
11th QUIZ 2 UNIT 5 WRITTEN QUIZ Students will:
Do a written test
12th PROJECT WEEK “MAKING READING PART OF YOUR LIFE”
13th SWBAT: UNIT 6 AROUND TOWN Students will:  Computer Attendance
* Ask about Lesson A Finding places * Brainstorm about places  Whiteboard and class
neighborhood places --Is there? Are there? around their town that a  Markers participation
with Is there…? And Are ---Location expressions visitor would like to visit.  Internet Oral
there…? Lesson B: Getting around *Look at the picture on  Textbook: presentation
*Ask for and give ---Offers and request with page 53 to talk about how  Touchstone 2a Homework
directions. Can and Could  Videos Class project
 *Check information by Lesson C: Excuse Me often they go to those
repeating words or ---Checking information places.
using expressions like Lesson D: Exploring the city *Review the use of there
Excuse me? is and there are as long
as some location
expressions.
*Pair work to practice
using is there? Are there?
*Take turns asking for and
giving directions.
*Look at the map on page
56 to complete and
answers some questions.
*Take turns reading the
dialogue in page 58.
*Match questions with the
checking responses. Then
practice with a partner.
14th ORAL EXAM ORAL EXAM Students Will:  Internet Attendance
PORTFOLIO *Have an oral EXAM  Touchstone 2a and class
*Review all units participation

15th FINAL EXAM WRITTEN FINAL EXAM  Touchstone 2a Summative:

ALL UNITS Written test
Evaluations:
Orals -2 class presentation 15 %
Quiz -2 quizzes 10%
Homework LMS online -3 deliveries 15%
Participation/ Portfolio -1 delivery 5%
Midterm Exam -1 exam 15%
Final Exam -1 Final exam (Oral 10% Written 15%) 25%
Project one (1-Oral) Making Reading Part of your Daily Life 15%
HOMEWORK: LMS ONLINE GRADES WILL BE TAKEN FROM THE WORKBOOK
Please use the Book Resources as videos, games, and others from Resource Section for extra practice.

YOUR PORTFOLIO SHOULD HAVE:

1. Presentation Page

2. Chronogram and the Quarterly Plan printed from the Moodle Platform.

3. LMS REPORT. Print the gradebook section every week as indicated in the Chronogram. For example, 2nd
week Unit 7 Lessons A, & B.

4. Summary of each Unit. It should be 20 lines, Font Arial 12, double space. (Write a summary page by page to
increase your vocabulary. In addition, you will watch the Unit’s videos and answer the questions given by
the teacher.

BOOK TOUCHSTONE 2A, SECOND EDITION

DICTIONARY ENGLISH/ENGLISH