Language Policy Plan

1. Content and Language
Integrated Learning:
Methodological Orientations
for a Better Practice
Dr. Javier Barbero Andrés
Dr. Jesús Ángel González López
Dpto. de Filología

2. LANGUAGE POLICY PLAN
(PLAN DE CAPACITACIÓN LINGÜÍSTICA)

3. B2?
Skills
B2
Listening
I can understand extended speech and lectures and follow even complex lines of argument
provided the topic is reasonably familiar. I can understand most TV news and current affairs
programmes. I can understand the majority of films in standard dialect.
Reading
I can read articles and reports concerned with contemporary problems in which the writers
adopt particular attitudes or viewpoints. I can understand contemporary literary prose.
I can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with
native speakers quite possible. I can take an active part in discussion in familiar contexts,
accounting for and sustaining my views.
Spoken Interaction
Spoken Production
I can present clear, detailed descriptions on a wide range of subjects related to my field of
interest. I can explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and
disadvantages of various options.
Writing
I can write clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects related to my interests. I can write
an essay or report, passing on information or giving reasons in support of or against a
particular point of view. I can write letters highlighting the personal significance of events and
experiences.

4. The Common European Framework (Council of Europe)
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Action-oriented approach: user as social
agent performing tasks in society
Teaching and Learning through
communicative activities:
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Reading
Listening
Writing
Speaking
Interaction
Mediation
Long-life learning
Autonomous learning

5. The Common European Framework Levels
(Council of Europe)
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A. Basic User: A1-A2
 A1 (Access): The most basic level which can be defined. Very
simple interaction. In a few months.
 A2 (Waystage): Intermediate step towards the threshold level.
Social functions.
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B. Independent User: B1-B2
 B1 (Threshold level): User who crosses the metaphoric threshold
and is able to travel to a foreign country and behave
independently in daily situations (public transport, travel
agency). 375 hours for English. Nivel Intermedio EOI, PET
 B2 (Vantage Level): User who is able to argue and manage in
social exchanges without imposing tension. Also able to correct
mistakes. First Certificate, Nivel Avanzado EOI
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C. Competent User: C1-C2
 C1 (Effective Proficiency): Not just independent, but competent
too. Wide range of vocabulary and grammar. Able to use the
language with flexibility and efficiency for social, academic and
professional purposes. Advanced (Cambridge).
 C2 (Mastery): brilliant user, able to transmit subtle shades of
meanings and to use idioms and colloquial language. Not a
native. Proficiency (Cambridge)

6. C2
 Competent user
C1
B2
B1
A2
A1
 Independent user
 Basic user

7. Any help? Dialang Test

8. Self-Assessment

9. Only B2?
B2
or….
◦ B1 in English + B1 in another European
language
◦ B1 + Erasmus/Diploma in English (30
credits)
◦ B1 + 12 credits in Additional Classes
(Formación complementaria)

10. How to show what you know
External
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Certificate:
Escuela Oficial de Idiomas
University of Cambridge
CIUC
Trinity College (ISE only)
British Council
International Baccalaureate
Exams
organized by the UC (Department
of Philology and Language Centre (CIUC),
coordinated by the Vicerectorate for
Internationalisation)

11. What do students need to show?
Action-oriented
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approach
Teaching and Learning through
communicative activities:
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Reading
Listening
Writing
Speaking
Interaction
Assessment based on these activities (“the 4
skills”)

12. How much do students know?
C2
C1: 1
%
B2: 22%
B1: 23 %
A2:
47%
A1 7%

13. Solutions?

14. 1. Basic Subject: English
B1
level
4 skills
Combination of General and Specific
English
Orientation for Self-Learning
Example: B.A. in History

15. • History of the USA
•“Does the USA have any
history?” (Think in English)
•Animated Atlas: “Growth of a
nation”
•Table of Historical Events
• Test (Calvin and Hobbes)
•Oral Interaction: History Trivial
Pursuit
• Writing Assignment: Blog

16. Content and language
 History
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of the USA:
general introduction
geography
the colonies
growth of the
territory…
•Specific vocabulary related
to history: action verbs,
nouns,
•Phrases related to
history
•Verb tenses to talk
about the past: (Past
simple, Past
Continuous, Past
Perfect)

20. 2
Beginning of the Civil War
3 Declaration of Independence
6 The Mayflower arrives at Plymouth
8 Kennedy assassinated
20 Twin Towers Terrorist Attack
21 World War II begins in Europe
23 Beginning of the New Deal
24 Beginning of World War I
26 Stock Market Crash.

26. 2. Additional classes
Summer
Courses (2 credits):
◦ Learn English Better!
◦ Learning English Through Culture
◦ Conversation courses (A2-B1)
Cross-curricular
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subjects (transversales):
Written and Spoken Communication (4 c)
Tandem (Conversation Exchange) (2)
Writing an Academic Paper (2)
Keys to the Job Market (2)
Culture of English Speaking Countries (2)
Vaughan
Systems (6 credits)
Courses organized by the different schools

27. 3. Subjects taught in English

28. Subjects taught in English
Teachers’
Level of English: C1.
◦ How to show it:
 C1 Certificate
 Self-report + Interview
◦ How to reach it:
 CIUC/EOI/research stays…
 Classes organized by the Language Policy Division
(Área de Capacitación Lingüística)
◦ 3-4 students
◦ Grouped by departments/faculties
◦ Simulation of teaching practice
◦ 30-40 participants
 31 travel grants for language-oriented stays

29. Subjects taught in English
Any
experience?
Problems?
You are ready to enjoy the excellences of this
stunning course!