Competencies and objectives

 

Course context for academic year 2018-19

 

Los estudios del Máster en  Español e Inglés como Segundas Lenguas, Lenguas Extranjeras  incluyen un Trabajo de Fin del Máster  orientado a la evaluación de las competencias generales asociadas a la titulación. Consistirá en el diseño y desarrollo de un trabajo de iniciación a la investigación sobre algún aspecto relacionado con las materias cursadas en el Máster y tiene por objeto que el/la alumno/a muestre su capacidad para aplicar los conocimientos adquiridos en el Máster, para exponer sus conocimientos, argumentos y conclusiones de un modo claro y, por tanto, para acceder al periodo de investigación. El trabajo estará tutorizado por un profesor o profesora con el grado de doctor y, conforme a las normativas, será presentado y defendido públicamente ante un tribunal una vez concluidas el resto de las asignaturas previstas en el plan de estudios.

 

 

 

Course content (verified by ANECA in official undergraduate and Master’s degrees)

General Competences (CG)

  • CG1 : Master, theories, linguistic models and methodologies applicable to teaching second languages, as well as research methods and information search techniques that can be used as the basis for carrying out research work on the teaching of Spanish and/or English as second foreign languages.
  • CG2 : Understand the specific problems related to the linguistic peculiarities presented by Spanish and/or English as regards teaching as a second foreign language at different levels and abilities, as well as the pertinent literary and cultural aspects needed to integrate literature and culture into the L2/LE Spanish/English classroom.
  • CG3 : Ability to apply the knowledge acquired to planning and carrying out research work into teaching Spanish and/or English as second languages that clearly transmit one's knowledge and the results of said research.
  • CG5 : Adopt a critical and self-critical attitude, involving self-assessment and self-correction, as well as possessing intellectual curiosity to allow self-learning and the continuous updating of one's knowledge in the field of teaching second foreign languages.
  • CG6 : Ability to transmit social and cultural values in line with modern, multilingual and multicultural Europe in one's professional activities (research and/or teaching).

 

General Competences acquired at University of Alicante (CGUA)

  • CGUA1 : Comprender y expresarse en un idioma distinto a los oficiales de la Comunidad Valenciana en su ámbito disciplinar.
  • CGUA2 : Ser capaz de utilizar como usuario herramientas básicas en TIC.
  • CGUA3 : Ser capaz de expresarse correctamente de modo oral y por escrito en una de las dos lenguas oficiales de la Comunidad Valenciana en su ámbito disciplinar.

 

Specific Competences (CE):>>Conceptual

  • CCE1 : Understand the stages of research work and the specific methods used for research into the teaching of Spanish and/or English as second foreign languages.
  • CEE2 : Understand linguistic models and theories dealing with the teaching and acquisition of second foreign languages that act as the basis for research into the subject, as well as for soundly-based planning and assessment of the teaching of second foreign languages.
  • CEE3 : Understand and value the opportunities offered by Information and Communication Technologies as tools for research and self-learning, as well as for developing the teaching/learning process of second foreign languages.
  • CEE4 : Understand linguistic aspects of Spanish and/or English, at different levels and abilities, that are pertinent from the point of view of research and teaching, as well as specific lines of research in these areas.
  • CEE5 : Understand the role of Spanish and/or English literature and culture as instruments for developing the capacity to communicate in the language, as well as the lines of and possibilities for research in this context.
  • CEE6 : Understand and master the specialised bibliography, terminology and conceptual tools that can act as the basis for planning teaching and for research, both with respect to the aspects common to teaching second foreign languages and to that affecting its application to Spanish and/or English.

 

Specific Competences (CE):>>Procedural

  • CPE12 : Ability to read and use specialised bibliography, terminology and conceptual tools that can act as the basis for teaching and research, both with regard to the common aspects of teaching second foreign languages and to their application to Spanish and/or English.
  • CPE7 : Apply the linguistic knowledge acquired to planning and developing research into factors related to teaching Spanish and/or English (L2/LE) clearly and unambiguously transmitting one's knowledge and arguments.
  • CPE9 : Ability to apply what one has learnt about Information and Communication Technologies to personal planning and organisation, finding sources of information and research, as well as to carrying classroom tasks and activities.

 

Specific Competences (CE):>>Attitude

  • CAE14 : Maintain a flexible and critical attitude to the many theories, trends and methodologies used in research into teaching second languages (Spanish and/or English).
  • CAE15 : Ability to update and develop for oneself the knowledge related to teaching Spanish and/or English as L2/LE.
  • CAE17 : Show a positive attitude to multilingualism and multiculturalism in modern Europe on the basis of teaching English/Spanish.

 

 

 

Learning outcomes (Training objectives)

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Specific objectives stated by the academic staff for academic year 2018-19

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General

Code: 39020
Lecturer responsible:
MARTINEZ LINARES, MARIA ANTONIA
Credits ECTS: 12,00
Theoretical credits: 0,00
Practical credits: 1,20
Distance-base hours: 10,80

Departments involved

  • Dept: SPANISH STUDIES, GENERAL LINGUISTICS AND THEORY OF LITERATURE
    Area: SPANISH LANGUAGE
    Theoretical credits: 0
    Practical credits: 0,6
    This Dept. is responsible for the course.
    This Dept. is responsible for the final mark record.
  • Dept: SPANISH STUDIES, GENERAL LINGUISTICS AND THEORY OF LITERATURE
    Area: GENERAL LINGUISTICS
    Theoretical credits: 0
    Practical credits: 0,1
  • Dept: SPANISH STUDIES, GENERAL LINGUISTICS AND THEORY OF LITERATURE
    Area: SPANISH LITERATURE
    Theoretical credits: 0
    Practical credits: 0,05
  • Dept: ENGLISH STUDIES
    Area: ENGLISH STUDIES
    Theoretical credits: 0
    Practical credits: 0,45

Study programmes where this course is taught