ESCUELA SUPERIOR POLITÉCNICA DEL LITORAL

FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

SUBJECT POLICIES

1. Subject Data
Name: English V Credits: 3
Level: 3 Class schedule:
Learning Hours Experimental Hands-on Autonomous Total Hours
with Teacher Learning Hours Learning Hours (weekly): 6
Contact (weekly): 2 (weekly): 2 (weekly): 2

2. Teacher Data
Name: Lidia Govea de Bustamante E-mail: bgovea@espol.edu.ec

Attention Hours:

3. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This basic training and general education subject which presents the necessary
structures to produce a persuasive essay, through the development of the writing
program in a transversal way. It also allows students to identify specific arguments both
in oral and written communication, to issue their own criteria on social, academic or
professional issues. Additionally, students apply the necessary vocabulary to engage in
discussions about choices to make, changes in their daily life and home, financial
problems, and moral dilemmas and achievements in the course of their personal, student
and professional lives.

4. SUBJECT METHODOLOGY:

The English V subject uses the communicative approach, the flipped classroom and
cooperative learning as methodological support. Students should always communicate in
English with the teacher and their classmates. They should always have their cameras
on in class. For oral and written assessments, students must use 2 devices (PC, laptop,
cell phone, or tablet). Device 1: used to take the exam on Aula Virtual. Device 2 - Used
to join the Zoom session and must have a camera. The device with the camera should
be placed to the side of the student, so that the teacher can clearly see the student's
environment and the screen of the other device. Photographs will be provided so you
can see how to do it.

Classes will be taught through the Zoom platform. The Cambridge Learning
Management System (CLMS) along with other online tools will be used to practice
language skills. For class activities and homework, students will be asked to read
materials in English and complete various activities autonomously. Individual and group
activities will also be used. There will be a minimum of two tests, which will take place
during the class-time after the end of each unit. Each test will have a grade of 10 and will
be taken in both terms of the semester.

There will be three exams each semester. The first exam will include the first 2 units of
the textbook (units 6 and 7). The second exam will include the last 3 units (units 8, 9 and
10). The third exam will include the 5 units of the book (from units 6 to 10). In the
composition section of the exams, students will develop a complete persuasive essay.
Students will have one hour to develop their written work. The oral assessment will be
divided into an activity for the first exam and a different activity for the second exam. On
the first exam, students must work in pairs or groups of three students. For this
 assessment, they must develop a conversation based on a situation presented by the
teacher. For the final exam, students must work in groups and make a presentation.

5. RESOURCES
Guiding textbook:
 Doff, A., Thaine, C., Puchta, H., Stranks, J., Lewis-Jones, P. (2016). Empower B2
Combo B. (1). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. ISBN-10: 1316601315,
ISBN-13: 9781316601310

Other textbooks:

 Cambridge University Press. (2015). English Grammar In Use CEFR LEVEL B1/B2.
(4th Edition). United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press. ISBN-10: 1107539331,
ISBN-13: 9781107539334 1.
 Zemach, Dorothy. (2014). Writers at Work: The Essay. (1). Cambridge: Cambridge
University Press. ISBN-10: 0521693020, ISBN-13: 9780521693028

Other resources:
 Cambridge Learning Management System - CLMS
 Other websites and applications the teacher considers necessary for the practice of
the language.
 Aula Virtual is the institutional official means of communication of announcements,
tasks, assignments, quizzes, exams and resources within a class. The use of this
platform facilitates the interaction between the student and the teacher, and among
the students as well as the supervision of the classes in the virtual learning
environment. In addition to this, the platform enables the autonomous work of the
student and provision of feedback from the teacher and peers. It’s mandatory for
students to check it regularly.
 An optimal Internet access fosters agility in communication, simplification of
interaction processes and the diffusion of content that are very important in this
course.
 Electronic devices, such as a functional (working and operational) laptop, tablet,
desktop-computer or smartphone will allow you to take your classes efficiently.
 The Conversation Club is strongly recommended for students who want to improve
their speaking and listening skills. The timetable will be sent to student’s emails. You
must check the schedule and be on time. Teachers will give 1 extra point for every 3
sessions attended in the Conversation Club. Students should complete the
Conversation Club attendance log by the last week before the final exam to get the
extra points in the Practical component.
 Reading Club is also recommended for students who want to improve their reading
skills. The timetable will be sent to student’s emails. You only need to check the
schedule and be on time. Teachers will give 1 extra point for every book that students
complete in the Reading Club. Students should complete the Reading Club
attendance log by the last week before the final exam to get the extra points in the
Practical component.
 Academic Writing Centre (AWC) offers the “Face to Face assistance hours” service
to ESPOL students and community. In these sessions, you must make an
appointment and tutors will assist you to enhance your writing tasks. Every month,
the AWC offers academic writing workshops that will help you improve your writing.
You will also get 1 extra point for every workshop or tutored session attended, which

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 will be included in the Practical component. For making appointments or requesting
information, please write to awc@espol.edu.ec.

6. EVALUATION

Theoretical - Practical Subject: Theoretical Component

Weighted First Exam Second Exam Make-up
grade
academic
system
Theoretical Quizzes 10% Quizzes 10%
(70%) Aula Virtual and 20% Aula Virtual and 20%
classwork classwork
CLMS 20% CLMS 20%
100 POINTS
The exam
comprises: The exam
Reading section 10% comprises: 10%
Use of English 10% Reading section 10%
section Use of English
Listening 10% section 10%
section 10% Listening section 10%
Oral section 10% Oral section 10%
Essay section Essay section

Total 100% 100%

The assessment instruments used for the assessment of contact with the teacher (EHD) and
the assessment of autonomous learning (EHTA) may not each exceed 50% of the final grade
out of 100 points in each term. The grade entered in the system is over 100, and the system
automatically weights it over 70 points.
(Article 42 - ESPOL Grade Regulation).

Theoretical - Practical Subject: Practical Part

Weighted grade Final score
academic From the assessment component of
system practical hours
Practice Reading 25%
(30%)
Listening 25%
Speaking 25%
Writing 25%
Total 100%

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Evaluation of practical-experimental learning (EHP).
This grade is entered at the end of the second term but is evaluated throughout the
semester. The grade to be entered is over 100, and the system weights it at 30 points.
The grade for the third assessment may include other assessment activities, except those
included in the assessment component of the practical hours.
(Article 41 - ESPOL Grade Regulation)

Theoretical final grade Practical final grade Final score

70 POINTS 30 POINTS 100 POINTS

The minimum mark for passing is 60 points in the final grade.

7. Subject Policies

7.1 On class participation and attendance.

The following detail the student’s responsibilities on attendance and class participation.

7.1.1. Student Responsibilities.

In the Center for Foreign Languages at the Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities,
we believe that regular and punctual attendance and active class participation are
necessary for a student’s academic success.
It is the responsibility of each student:
(1) to prepare for every class by having read assignments, written papers and/or
prepared projects,
(2) to attend every scheduled class meeting,
(3) to actively participate in class discussion and activities,
(4) to take notes on discussions, presentations and activities conducted within the class,
(5) to complete all course assignments, even if they are absent from a class meeting.
(6) to know the attendance and participation policy for each course,
(7) to request permission in advance of any anticipated absence, providing appropriate
documentation if the absence is related to academic, professional, curricular, religious, or
campus activities or for personal reasons,
(8) to notify the instructor prior to class if an absence is related to illness or accident, and
(9) to communicate with the instructor within 24 hours following any unplanned absence,
(10) to provide any documentation requested by the instructor.

7.1.2. Class Participation.

By enrolling in an English course and entering the classroom, each student makes the
tacit commitment to participate in the class. Active class participation involves more than
mere physical presence. Students are expected to be actively involved in the class. They
should take the initiative in discussion and projects, ask relevant questions, and
contribute to the over-all learning environment of the class. This is known as active
learning, and it should be the model for English classes.

7.1.3. Attendance.

It is the student's responsibility to attend regularly and punctually to class. If the student
cannot attend a class that requires an assignment or activity, he/she must contact the

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 teacher for the justification with evidence that supports it. In addition, the student must
use the means indicated by the teacher for the delivery of the task or activity (email and
Virtual Classroom-Canvas). The task or activity that is delivered late without a valid
justification will be graded on 50% of the grade only if submitted before the end of the
next class, otherwise it will not be accepted.

Remember that the attendance is mandatory and if the student has more than 40%
absences, he/she will automatically fail the course.

7.2 On assessment and feedback.

Student ID: The professor will require students to present a copy of an updated ID (the
student is responsible for having and updated ID to be able to take the exams).

Submittal of assignments & homework: Be punctual handing in work, coming back

from recess time, giving presentations, and taking exams. Students should observe the
timely submittal of the assignments and be aware of the deadlines. In case of health
problems, family matters, electric energy or internet connection failures, if the student
presents evidence, late submittal is acceptable, and the task will be graded over 100%.
However, if the student cannot justify, the task will be graded over 50% of the score and
it could be handed in until the next class.

Take care of the correct application of the grammatical, syntactic, lexical regulations,
etc., both in oral and written productions. Also, take care of your work's presentation
(included in the rubrics).

For the exams, students must be required to have 2 electronic devices (PC, laptop, cell
phone or tablet)
Device 1: Used to take the exam in Virtual Classroom-Canvas.
Device 2: Used to join the ZOOM session and must have a camera.

The device with the camera must be placed at one side of the student, so the teacher
could be able to clearly see the student´s environment and the other device´s screen.
Please follow the examples provided in the pictures below.

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For the exams, students must present a valid updated ID before each exam.

At CELEX, we believe that effective assessment is to inform planning for the next steps
in learning for all students to support and progress attainment.
At CELEX, we use two complementary types of assessment: 1. assessment for learning
2. assessment of learning.

7.2.1. Assessment for learning (formative assessment) involves the use of assessment
in the classroom and it is founded on the principles that that students will improve most
if they understand the aim of their learning, where they are in relation the learning and
how they can close the gaps, they have in knowledge and skills. Self-evaluation through
reflection and dialogue is a key component of assessment. Every piece of formative
assessment is referred to in the first section of the table “Theoretical - Practical
Subject: Theoretical Component” is graded over 10 points and the final grade will be
weighted as explained in such table.

7.2.2. Assessment of learning (summative assessment) involves judging students’

performance in the subjects they take. There are three forms of summative assessment
(exams) which have been dealt with on the second section of the table “Theoretical -
Practical Subject: Theoretical Component”.

7.2.3. Types of feedback

We believe strongly in a variety of feedback, with verbal being as important as written
feedback. Students’ involvement in the review process raises standards and empowers
them to take ownership of their targets in learning. Marking, assessment and feedback
enables us to monitor the performance of individuals and classes, make informed
decisions when planning and develop strategies to support learning.

Types of feedback may include:

 Peer assessment
 Self-assessment
 Live marking (when the teacher marks work during the lesson)
 Verbal feedback
 Written feedback

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 Feedback should:
 Be predominately encouraging and constructive.
 Relate to learning outcomes.
 Challenge pupils to think for themselves.
 Create opportunities for pupil dialogue.

7.3 On academic ethics and honesty.

Students have responsibilities to become educated about the standards of ethics and
behavior in the academic community and to adhere to those standards in all their
academic work. Students fulfill their responsibilities by:
 Reading and becoming familiar with the Academic Ethics policy.
 Understanding and avoiding actions that violate the Academic Ethics policy.
 Undertaking a commitment to act with honesty and integrity in completing any
and all academic work.
 Understanding and applying the proper methods of attribution and citation in all
written, oral, and electronic submissions.
 Making sure they understand the requirements and expectations for academic
work of each of their professors and to seek clarification from the faculty member
when they are unsure if their behavior will violate those expectations.

Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to, the following types of misconduct:
 Plagiarism
 Cheating
 Forgery/Stealing
A student who is caught incurring in any act of dishonesty will be reported to the
Academic Coordinator at CELEX who will take the necessary measures.

The professor will check the activity log of the students for each quiz and exam
(speaking, writing, and written). If it is verified that the student has logged out from the
exam screen, copy and pasted the answer, or any other unusual behavior, the student
will automatically get a grade of “0” on the evaluation. In addition, the case could be
reported to the Disciplinary Committee.

7.4 On communication channels.

There are the official communication channels to get in touch with the teacher for
whichever reason is necessary.
Institutional e-mail: bgovea@espol.edu.ec
Messages through Aula virtual.

7.5 Other policies.

 Show up regularly and on time to classes.
 Show an attitude of respect towards classmates and the teacher.
 Turn off the microphone when entering class.
 Be a protagonist, fulfilling a dynamic, participatory, and critical role within the
classroom.

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 Take care of the correct application of the grammatical, syntactic, lexical regulations,
etc., both in oral and written productions. Also, take care of your work's presentation.
 Respect the intellectual authorship and cite the respective sources in all your works.
Plagiarism will be sanctioned.
 Be punctual handing in work, taking recess time, giving presentations, and taking
exams.
 Comply with assigned responsibilities even when you are absent from class. Use the
formal channels of communication with the teacher (ESPOL e-mail and SIDWEB
platform) for this purpose, in the same way with your classmates.
 Use advanced information technologies rationally, without neglecting the selection of
the quality of the information presented.
 Students must consider that group work is not equal to "the sum of the parts" but the
logical articulation of a topic's development. Consequently, their direct participation
demands a high level of research, critical reading, and creativity. It is about learning
with others, strengthening intellectual skills and interpersonal relationships.
 The group coordinators exercise leadership that guarantees the achievement of the
objectives of the work.
 The teacher or classmates can ask any student about the topic assigned for group
research, so "just clean up," "just prepare the materials," or "just carry out logistical
tasks" are not significant roles. All roles must be academic.
 If a student is registered as a member of a group and did not participate in preparing
the work, the group must record the student's non-participation. Otherwise, the entire
group will be sanctioned for violating this conduct to the ethical profile of the
professional in training.
 All questions, comments, or explanations are always welcome. That is why student
participation in class is expected. Class participation, even if it is not graded, is used
by the teacher to measure the effort and interest of the student in the course.
 Academic integrity: Under no circumstances will the teacher tolerate any academic
dishonesty, including cheating on tests and/or assignments and plagiarism. All the
information used in work taken from sources written by authors, other than the
student, will have to be duly cited. In the case of detecting the breach of this rule, the
student will be automatically failed, with no option of complaint or appeal.
 Your teacher has a policy of total openness to the student, so any question, doubt, or
requirement will be pleasantly answered by e-mail or telephone.
 All synchronous classes will be recorded for access within Aula Virtual / Canvas. The
videos will be uploaded within 24 hours after the classes are held.
 Tasks will be fed back a maximum of 3 days after submitting them.
 All the material will be uploaded in Aula Virtual / Canvas for your access.
 If you had problems with the internet during a session, contact the teacher to recover
the grade for the activity evaluated in class.

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