Justification description and assessment 1
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This document provides information about an English language course required for undergraduate students at the University of Panama. The course is justified by the importance of English as an international language for professionals and students. It is a one semester, 2 credit course composed of 4 modules taught through both face-to-face and online instruction. The course aims to develop students' language skills as well as cultural awareness through activities like presentations, discussions, and projects. Student assessment is based on tests, quizzes, presentations, and a final exam worth a total of 100% for the course.
Justification description and assessment 1
- 1. Course Justification, Description and Assessment Relevant Syllabus Information
- 2. Course Justification This program promotes the teaching of English as an international language as it is a much required language for professionals and students in our context. Also, given that the learning of English is of such importance at present, this course is “required” for all students entering the University of Panama for the first time. Last but not least, this course is also part of the “core curriculum” established as mandatory for students from all disciplines and fields of study at the undergraduate level.
- 3. Course Description This course, ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMMUNICATION- NCIN 0004, is offered to all undergraduate level programs related to the following fields: technology, natural sciences, administration, social sciences, humanities and the health sciences. This is a one semester course, and students´ admission is subject to instructor´s approval. The course is worth 2 credits, and 32 hours long. This course is composed by four (4) modules, one (1) weekly contact hour (face to face) and two (2)weekly hours of computer mediated instruction through our content management system.
- 4. CONTINUED… The course is also aimed at supporting the development of diverse language domains and skills, so in order to accomplish this outcome the program may be offered through the following computer mediated means of instruction: face to face, blended, and online. Students will receive not only basic guidance on language skill development but also guided instruction leading to the development of cultural awareness, and the appreciation of diversity— a cross curricular theme conducive to the development of a culture of peace and tolerance.
- 5. METHOD The course methodology will focus on the development of the four basic skills: reading, writing, speaking and listening comprehension. Some of the proposed activities include: presentations, group discussions, dialogued presentations, workshops, forums, and classroom projects. Assessment includes both qualitative and quantitative evaluation based on an ongoing scheme that goes along the lines of constructivist theories of learning.
- 6. ASSESSMENT Competence achievement factors measure instruments item effectivity from the diagnostic, formative and summative tests proposed for each module. The minimum promotion score is 71%, and assessment percentages follow the criteria below: Tests 25% Quizzes 25% Group Presentations 15% Final 35% Total 100% Note: Students taking the online or blended course do not require prior computer knowledge beyond average user experience. A personal computer and some experience at the user level ,including email use is enough.