FIRST-WEEK ACTIVITIES:
This is what we do here: Learning by Doing
WHO - WHAT: becoming a professional communicator -
HOW: let's go swimming!
Subject content and deadlines
WEEK
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WRITTEN
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ORAL
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1
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DESCRIPTION (IND/GROUP)
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INTRODUCTION (IND) (Stage I)
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2
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PRESENTATIONS
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DOS & DON'TS
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3
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EMAIL
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GADGET PRESENTATION (S II)
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4
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EMAIL TEST
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LISTENING COMP
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5
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COVER LETTER & CV
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HOBBY (S III)
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6
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WRITING TECHNIQUES
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GROUP WORK-
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7
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WRITING TEST (mid-term)
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DEBATING
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8
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TEST check + teambuilding
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CLIENTS PRACTICE CHECK
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9
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ABSTRACT
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LISTENING COMP
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10
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COMPANIES CONTEST
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MEETING THE CLIENTS (S IV)
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11
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REPORT
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MEETINGS
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12
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WTING & LSNG TEST (Global)
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SELLING PRACTICE (AUDITORIUM)
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13
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SELLING PRACTICE (AUDITORIUM)
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PRESENTATION/EVALUATION
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14
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PENDING PRACTICES
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PRESENTATION/EVALUATION
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15
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REVIEWING
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PRESENTATION/EVALUATION
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NOTE: THESE ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO RESCHEDULING FOR COORDINATION PURPOSES
SHIFTING INTO ENGLISH MODE. WATCH DON McMILLAN ON ENGINEERS & SCIENCE IN MOVIES
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U477LDPpnsI
WARMING UP
Introductions: who, where, why, work, hobbies, and future.
First writing exercises
Blog opening, first description, and we're out (1st TASK)
PICTURE: https://arquitecturaviva.com/obras/el-futuro-del-trabajo-apple-park-un-campus-de-autor
SOME HINTS ON DO'S AND DONT'S
WRONG:
"It is well known that the average Spaniard drinks a lot of beer. Beer production continues to increase impressively year after year, making Spain one of the largest beer producers in Europe."
RIGHT:
According to data from the "Spanish Brewers Report 2023", Spaniards consume an average of about 52 liters per year. Beer production rose by 7.9% in 2022, reaching 41.1 million hectoliters, placing Spain as the second largest beer producer in the European Union, only behind Germany."
June 29, 2023
MIND: EVERYBODY LIKES GOOD PEOPLE, MANY EVEN LIKE BAD PEOPLE... BUT NOBODY LIKES A BORE
The 12 commandments of professional writing & COMMUNICATION IN GENERAL
Think before you write
Give it a logical structure
Write one paragraph/idea
Be objective (FACTS & FIGURES)
Don't make it personal (DETACHMENT)
Make it clear
Make it short (the 18 WORD RULE)
State the purpose
Accentuate the positive
Stick to the rules
You can be professional & fun
(Never bore your audience)
Manners DO matter
PRESENTATION SCORING TABLE
Speaking
Fluency
Correctness
Modulation
Vocabulary
Pause
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Body language
Ease
Stage control
Interactivity
Eye contact
Attitude
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Multimedia
Composition
Background
Transitions
Writing
Skill
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REMARKS
Introduction
Structure
Closing
Purpose
Audience Response
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For doubt-solving & tutoring hours, please send an email to
joseluis.llavona@upm.es
Tuesdays 15-17, Wednesdays 14-17 & Thursdays 12-13
ROOM 8205
EPAC
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
NOTE: THERE
ARE NO MINIMUM GRADE REQUIREMENTS TO TAKE THE FINAL EXAM
Mid-term exam (7th week, writing) 30%
Classroom activities (all skills) 40%
Global exam (12th week, all content) 30% (+30% NRAs if missed)
Non-regular attendants grading (COMPULSORY 13th-14th week)
FOR A BIBLIOGRAPHY ON THE SUBJECT, PLEASE CHECK THE GUIDE
NOTA:AQUELLOS ALUMNOS QUE, POR LA CAUSA QUE FUERE, NO PUEDAN
REALIZAR LAS PRÁCTICAS DE EXPRESIÓN Y COMPRENSIÓN ORAL (CLASSROOM ACTIVITIES, ROLE
PLAY, ETC.) QUE SUPONEN EL 40% DE LA EVALUACIÓN DURANTE EL CURSO LECTIVO, DEBERÁN
PONERSE EN CONTACTO CON EL RESPONSABLE DE SU GRUPO (LA SEMANA 4 A MÁS TARDAR) A FIN DE
CONCERTAR UNA FECHA PARA LA REALIZACIÓN DE LAS MISMAS DURANTE EL PERIODO LECTIVO.
NOTA PARA ALUMNOS MATRICULADOS SIN HABER ACREDITADO EL NIVEL B2 EN INGLÉS
1. Los estudiantes matriculados con un nivel B1 podrán realizar las tareas evaluables de la asignatura (siguiendo las condiciones e indicaciones presentadas en las respectivas guías de aprendizaje) a lo largo del cuatrimestre. Las calificaciones de dichas tareas solo se guardarían durante el curso académico correspondiente.
2. Los estudiantes no podrán superar la asignatura si no han certificado el nivel B2 al menos cinco días hábiles antes de la fecha oficial del examen en convocatoria ordinaria o extraordinaria.
3. De cara a la calificación, se seguirá el punto (d) del Anexo III de la Normativa de Evaluación de la UPM aprobada el 26 de mayo de 2022: En caso de no acreditar el nivel B2 en tiempo y forma, “el estudiante podrá alcanzar una calificación máxima de 4.0 en la convocatoria ordinaria, y será calificado como ‘No Presentado’ en la convocatoria extraordinaria. Este requisito deberá incluirse en los criterios de calificación de la Guía de Aprendizaje de la asignatura.”
