1. TRANSPORT AND TRAVEL. Speaking, listening, reading and writing activities based on the theme of transport and travel to and from tourist destinations. Students explore on-line transport websites in real time to gain knowledge of the diversity available for today's traveller.
2. ACCOMMODATION SERVICES. Speaking, listening, reading and writing activities based on the theme of accommodation services from the perspectives of client, worker and entrepreneur. Students explore on-line websites to gain knowledge of the diversity available for today's traveller.
3. GASTRONOMY. Speaking, listening, reading and writing activities based on the theme of gastronomy. Students explore local and international cuisine and food establishments while considering entrepreneurship and the roles of client and worker.
4. TOUR OPERATIONS & PACKAGES. Speaking, listening, reading and writing activities based on the theme of tour operations and packages. Students explore and create package holidays based on market segments and trends while considering the roles of client, worker and entrepreneur.
5. CUSTOMER SERVICE. Speaking, listening, reading and writing activities based on the theme of customer service. Students explore local and international business customs through video and text while considering service industry relationships and professionalism at the workplace.
6. VOLUNTOURISM.Speaking, listening, reading and writing activities based on the theme of voluntourism. Students explore positive and negative aspects of this area in order to gain knowledge, awareness and debating skills regarding this worldwide tourism trend.
EVALUATION SYSTEM
Assessment Criteria 2015-16 English Tourism
In order to pass the course, students have two options:
• Continuous Assessment
• Final Exam
Continuous Assessment
In order to qualify for continuous assessment, students must attend at least 80% of the classes.
In the event that a student does not complete an assignment on the date set, it will be marked as No presentada and given a point value of zero.
Here is the breakdown of the weight each of the evaluated language skills has in the passing of the course:
•Course work: 50 points:
o Writing 12.5 points: 2 in-class writings
o Speaking 12.5 points: 2 in-class oral presentations
o Mid-term test 25 points: 2 readings (12.5 points) + 2 listenings (12.5 points)
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Final exam: 50 points:
o Writing 12.5 points
o Speaking 12.5 points
o Listening 12.5 points
o Reading 12.5 points
To pass, a student must achieve a minimum of 50% of the 100 possible and achieve a minimum of 40% in each skill.
Final exam
The final mark will be given by the sum of the results in all the language skills evaluated in the final exam.
Here is the breakdown of the points:
• Final exam: 100 points:
o Writing 25 points (2 Writings)
o Speaking 25 points (individual 9-minute)
o Listening 25 points (2-3 Listenings)
o Reading 25 points (2-3 Readings)
To pass, a student must achieve a minimum of 50% of the 100 possible and achieve a minimum of 40% in each skill.
Students who achieve less than 50% (whether by continuous assessment or final exam) will fail the course.
REMEMBER THAT THERE ARE NO 2ND EXAMINATION SESSIONS (NO HI HA 2A CONVOCATORIA)
Criteris específics de la nota «No Presentat»:
Students who have done neither Continuous Evaluation nor the Final exam will be "No presentat".
Per cursar aquesta assignatura l'alumne hauria h'haver consolidat prèviament el nivell B1 d'anglès. És molt important assistir a classe amb regularitat donat que les classes són participatives i que el temari s’avança diàriament.
Students should have a solid B1 level of English to register for this course. Regular class attendance is a priority as classes involve active participation and subject matter is cumulative.