1

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLÓGICA DE BOLÍVAR

Facultad de Ciencias Sociales y Humanidades
Language Center
English V
Teacher:
Second Semester, 2019
E-mail:
Schedule:

I. Approach, Methodology & Assessment

Rationale & Content

English IV continues providing instruction and practice in the EFL working-context by
using the language to convey meaning with a strong emphasis in accuracy and fluency
in productive skills, so that class participants can continue building and strengthening
their skills, listening, speaking, writing and reading in an integrated manner. The
textbook, Project Success 5, presents a variety of communicative tasks, which aim at
helping teachers plan and give students the opportunity to work both collaboratively and
independently. Some of the activities are designed to enhance students’ fluency while
others will help them acquire the job-seeking skills necessary to fit in a more global world.

This course is designed to connect cultural and language skills as well as learning
outcomes through interesting communicative activities and tasks, reading passages,
listening drills, and speaking activities that will keep the students’ attention at all times,
so that they feel motivated and engaged while learning.

II. Goals and Objectives

The UTB English program aims to foster three main goals which will be acquired and
developed throughout six academic English levels. Therefore, students will work on the
necessary language general objectives and level specific objectives to master them during
each level of the program.

 Target Goal: Development of the communicative competence in English.

 Learning Goal: Encouragement of learning through written and spoken language.
 Human Goal: Raising awareness for cooperative work.

Language General Objectives

At the end of English IV, students will be able to:
 Express and treat non-routine information in the personal and professional field.
 Process and express simple and direct information in known contexts.
 Communicate information in a simple way about the social and familiar environment.
 2

Level Specific Objectives

At the end of English IV, students will be able to:
 Understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most
immediate relevance (e.g. very basic personal and family information, shopping, local
geography, employment).
 Communicate in simple and routine tasks requiring a simple and direct exchange of
information on familiar and routine matters.
 Describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and
matters in areas of immediate need.

English IV Functional Objectives

The following functional objectives will be developed and practiced during each
session. They will be part of each academic encounter.

Describing feelings and situations.Make small talk with a coworker. Reply to

Unit 1 a business email and talk about what you do if (using conditionals). Discuss
plans to achieve your goals and assess skills.
Talk about problems and consider options to solve them. Compare consumer
Unit 2 ads and make decisions based on reliable data. Look for some information
about job offers.
Check on progress of a project. Compare an invoice and a purchase order. Set
Unit 3 personal goals and ask for advice in order to achive objectives. Identify needs
of a client.
Talk about interest an skills. Interpret a rental agreement and employment
Unit 4
ads. Give instructions to solve a problem and ask for help.
Express your concerns. Evaluate marketing strategies and figure out how to
Unit 5
solve a problem. Respond to criticism. Write a cover letter.
Propose an innovative idea to solve a problem. Demonstrate technology skills
Unit 6
and interpret directions. Write and prepare your own résumé.
Talk about safety by identifying unsafe working conditions. Describe and
Unit 7
interpret an accident and their possible causes. Prepare for an interview.
Interpret a meeting agenda and minutes. Talk about time management. Ask
Unit 8
for permission during an interview. Talk about travel plans.
Convice someone by justifying your decisions. Interpret a workplace policy
Unit 9
during an interview.organize teams to work cooperatively.
Give constructive criticism. Interpret a performance review. Talk about job
Unit 10
advancement and jo success, write a thank-you message.

III. Methodology
During English IV course, the teacher will use different methods and approaches to
deliver lessons through the textbook Project Success 4. Even though the proposed
approach is the communicative approach, special attention will be also placed on
integrating language skills and on developing job-seeking skills for the 21st century. All
English classes have to be student-centered, so that class participants can fulfill their roles,
 3

which are to use language and language functions immediately they are learning and
acquiring during class instruction. The role of the teacher is that of a guide and a
facilitator, who is willing to assist students acquire the necessary language functions to
exchange information and to convey their ideas in different job-related real contexts.

IV. Assessment

The semester is divided into three academic terms. Each one has a different percentage
and students are required to get the minimum passing grade (3.0) to pass. A grade under
3.0 is considered a failing grade. Please refer to the following chart:

Passing grade Term Percentage

First 25%
Second 25%
20%
3.0
3rd Term
Third 50% 30%
Final
Exam

The grades will be inputted and uploaded to BANNER during the dates stablished by the
Registrar’s office as shown on the following chart:

Week Date Activity

September 4th -
5th 1st Midterm Exams
7th
September 4th -
5th -6th 1st Midterm report
9th
10th October 9th- 12th 2nd Midterm Exams
10th -11th October 9th-15th 2nd Midterm report
November 27th -
16th 3rd Midterm Exams
30th
November 27th -
16-17thth 3rd Midterm report
December 6th

A grading system is used to record students’ class performance. The following chart
shows the activities/tasks class participants have to work on and the different percentages
they have in the first and second midterm, which represents a 25% of the final grade of
the module:

Performance
Language Mid-term
MEL Class
Functions Homework Oral Exam
Project
20%
25% 25% 30%
10% 10%
 4

The following chart shows the activities/tasks class participants have to work on and the
different percentages they have in the third midterm, which represents a 20% of the final
grade of the module:

Performance Mid-term
Language
MEL Class Written
Functions Homework
Project Exam

20%
25% 25% 30%
10% 10%

For the missing 30% of the final grade for the module, students will have a final oral test,
which assesses the corresponding level of the commom European framework, (please
check the chart number 1.

Language functions: Functions are the means students need to master the target language
through the study and practice of grammar structures and vocabulary use in real-life
situations. Functions will enable students to use language well in different contexts by
exchanging messages with different people at different register levels.

My English Lab (MEL):

On this platform, students will practice all different aspects learned in the different lessons
cover each unit, as in a workbook. Activities will be assigned weekly by the teacher, and
they are to be done on the Assignment link and not on the Course link. Feedback will be
provided by the teacher on a weekly basis. As a result, all students are to buy the book
since the first week of class to be able to complete the assignments and for further
language practice.

Performance: This category includes only two aspects as follows:

 Homework assignments: The number of activities the student completes during

a term in a semester, these activities must be correlated with the functions and
competences per midterm.
 Class Projects: The teacher will assign a project taken from the teacher resources
of the ACTIVE TEACH of the book, the teacher has the faculty and may decide
variations or additions according to his needs and the courses characteristics, this
project will be graded in each term, two drafts in the first terms and a final product
for the last term of the semester.

Mid-term Exam: The mid-term exams will be oral in the first and second midterm and
written in the third midterm, the final test at the end of the semester will be oral and assess
the levels of the commom European framework. In case you cannot take one due to health
issues, please bring the corresponding medical excuse the next following day in order to
take the quiz on a different assigned day agreed by the student and the teacher.
 5

V. Bibliography

Bakin, B., Gaer, S., Lynn, S., Lockwood, R. B., & Santamaria, J. C. (2014). Project
success. White Plains, NY: Pearson Education.

Welcome to MyEnglishLab. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://sso.rumba.pearsoncmg.

com/sso/login?service=https://myenglishlab.pearson-
intl.com/rumba/login&profile=iokingmel&allowLangChange=true
 6

ANNEX
Week-by-week Plan

Know
Week No. / Date Independent work
(Topic / Content)

Week 1 ORIENTATION Lesson 2 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT

August. 5th – 10th Welcome Unit
Meet your classmates, learn about
yourself & learn about Project
Success.
Unit 1 (Eva gets the job done)
Make small talk with a coworker.
Reply to a business email and talk
about what you do if (using
conditionals).
Week 2 Discuss plans to achieve your goals
August. 12th – and assess skills.
17th
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in
groups in class.
Lesson 3 – Practical Skills (Reply to a business
email). PRACTICAL READING A, B, C and D.
To do PRACTICAL LISTENING log in to the
platform to listen to the audio file. PRACTICAL
SPEAKING - WHAT DO YOU THINK? is
intended to be performed in groups in class.
Lesson 5 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in pairs
in class.
Lesson 6 – Reading (Identify the main idea). To do
READ log in to the platform to listen to the audio
file. AFTER YOU READ A and B. WHAT DO
YOU THINK? Is intended to be performed in groups
in class.
Lesson 7 – Writing (Write a biography).
Job-seeking skills (Identify job skills). ASSESS
SKILLS. PUT YOUR IDEAS TO WORK B is
intended to be performed in pairs in class.

Week 3 Unit 2 (Matt finds a way)
August. 19th – Talk about problems and consider
24th options to solve them. Compare
consumer ads and make decisions
based on reliable data. Look for some
information about job offers.
Lesson 2 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in pairs
in class.
Lesson 3 – Reading (Look for specific information).
To do READ log in to the platform to listen to the
audio file. AFTER YOU READ and
VOCABULARY STUDY.
Lesson 5 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in
groups in class.
Lesson 6 – Reading To do READ log in to the
platform to listen to the audio file. AFTER YOU
READ and VOCABULARY STUDY.
Lesson 7 – Writing (Describe a workplace problem).
Job-seeking skills (Research jobs). COMPARE
JOBS OFFERS. PUT YOUR IDEAS TO WORK
B is intended to be performed in pairs in class.

Week 4 Unit 3 (Gary helps out)
August. 26th –31st Check on progress of a project.
Compare an invoice and a purchase
order. Set personal goals and ask for
advice in order to achive objectives.
Identify needs of a client.
Lesson 2 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in pairs
in class.
Lesson 5 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in
groups in class.
Lesson 6 – Reading (Make connections). To do
READ log in to the platform to listen to the audio
file. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Is intended to be
performed in pairs in class.
Lesson 7 – Writing (Write a business letter).
Job-seeking skills (set goals). CONVERSATION
is intended to be performed in class. PUT YOUR
 7

IDEAS TO WORK B is intended to be performed

in pairs in class.

Week 4-5
August 1st Midterm Exam
26thSeptember 7th

Week 6 Unit 4 (Kelly, the people person)
September 9th – Talk about interest an skills. Interpret a
14th rental agreement and employment ads.
Give instructions to solve a problem
and ask for help.
Lesson 2 - Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in pairs
in class.
Lesson 3 – Reading (Interpret a rental agreement).
To do READ log in to the platform to listen to the
audio file. VOCABULARY STUDY exercise B is
intended to be performed in pairs in class. WHAT
DO YOU THINK? Is intended to be performed in
groups in class.
Lesson 5 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in pairs
in class.
Lesson 6 – Paraphrase (Read an article).
PRACTICAL SPEAKING is intended to be
performed in class.
Lesson 7 – Writing (Write a a cause-effect essay).
Job-seeking skills (Interpret employment ads).
PUT YOUR IDEAS TO WORK B is intended to be
performed in pairs in class.

Week 7 Unit 5 (Eva’s challenging day)
September16th – Express your concerns. Evaluate
21st marketing strategies and figure out how
to solve a problem. Respond to
criticism. Write a cover letter.
Lesson 2 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in pairs
in class.
Lesson 3 – Reading (Evaluate marketing strategies).
To do READ log in to the platform to listen to the
audio file. WHAT DO YOU THINK is intended to
be performed in pairs in class.
Lesson 5 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in
groups in class.
Lesson 6 – Reading. To do READ log in to the
platform to listen to the audio file. WHAT DO YOU
THINK is intended to be performed in pairs in class..
Lesson 7 Writing (Describe a process step by step).
Job-seeking skills (Write a cover letter). PUT
YOUR IDEAS TO WORK B is intended to be
performed in pairs in class.

Week 8 Unit 6 (Walt has an idea) Lesson 2 –Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
September 23rd – Propose an innovative idea to solve a
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in pairs
28th problem. Demonstrate technology in class.
Lesson 3 – Practical skills (interpret directions).
skills and interpret directions. Write
and prepare your own résumé. PRACTICAL LISTENING is intended to be
performed in class. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Is
intended to be performed in pairs in class.
Week 9 Write and prepare your own résumé. Lesson 5 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
September 30th- Review topics before midterm. ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in pairs
October 5th in class.
Lesson 6 Reading (Identify writer’s purpose). To do
READ log in to the platform to listen to the audio file.
WHAT DO YOU THINK? Is intended to be
performed in pairs in class.
Lesson 7 – Writing (Write a description).
Job-seeking skills (Prepare a résumé). PUT YOUR
IDEAS TO WORK in intended to be performed in
pairs in class.

Week 9-10
September 30th- 2nd Midterm Exam
October 12th
Week 11 Unit 7 (Matt focuses on safety)
October 14th – 19th Talk about safety by identifying
unsafe working conditions. Describe
and interpret an accident and their
possible causes. Prepare for an
interview.
Week 12 Unit 8 (Walt has an opportunity)
October 21th – May Interpret a meeting agenda and
26th rd minutes. Talk about time management.
Ask for permission during an
interview. Talk about travel plans.
Week 13 Unit 9 (Kelly organizes an event)
October 28th – Convice someone by justifying your
November 2nd decisions. Interpret a workplace policy
during an interview.organize teams to
work cooperatively.
8
Lesson 2 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in
groups in class.
Lesson 3 – Reading (Interpret an accident report). To
do READ log in to the platform to listen to the audio
file. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Is intended to be
performed in pairs in class.
Lesson 5 Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in pairs
in class.
Lesson 6 – Reading (Make inferences). To do READ
log in to the platform to listen to the audio file.
WHAT DO YOU THINK? Is intended to be
performed in pairs in class.
Lesson 7 – Writing (Create a story about unexpected
consequences). PRACTICAL READING exercises
A and B.
Job-seeking skills (Prepare for an interview). PUT
YOUR IDEAS TO WORK in intended to be
performed in pairs in class.
Lesson 2 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in pairs
in class.
Lesson 3 – Reading (Interpret a meeting agenda an
minutes). To do READ log in to the platform to listen
to the audio file. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Is
intended to be performed in groups in class.
Lesson 5 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in
groups in class.
Lesson 6 – Practical skills (Differentiate between facts
and opinions). To do READ log in to the platform to
listen to the audio file. WHAT DO YOU THINK? Is
intended to be performed in groups in class.
Lesson 7 – Writing (Write a memo).
Job-seeking skills (Interview). To do READ log in
to the platform to listen to the audio file. PUT
YOUR IDEAS TO WORK in intended to be
performed in groups in class.
Lesson 2 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in class
in pairs.
Lesson 3 – Practical skills (Interpret a workplace
policy). PRACTICAL LISTENING is intended to be
performed in class.
Lesson 5 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in class
in pairs.
Lesson 6 – Reading (Summarize). To do READ log
in to the platform to listen to the audio file. WHAT
DO YOU THINK is intended to be performed in
groups.
Lesson 7 – Writing (Write a statement of opinion).
Job-seeking skills (Interview part II). PUT YOUR
IDEAS TO WORK in intended to be performed
in class.
 9

Week 14 Unit 10 (Gary reviews the situation) Lesson 2 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
November 12th – Give constructive criticism. Interpret a ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be
16th performance review. Talk about job performed in pairs in class.
advancement and jo success, write a Lesson 3 – Reading (Interpreta performance
thank-you message.. evaluation). To do READ log in to the platform to
listen to the audio file. WHAT DO YOU THINK is
intended to be performed in groups in class.
Lesson 5 – Grammar. PRACTICE A and B. WHAT
ABOUT YOU? Is intended to be performed in pairs
in class.
Lesson 6 – Reading (Interact with a text).
Lesson 7 – Practical skills (Write a self-evaluation).
Job-seeking skills (Write a thank-you message).
PUT YOUR IDEAS TO WORK is intended to be
performed in pairs in class.
Week 15 Review before final evaluation.
November 18th –
23th

Week 16
November 25th –
30th Final Exam