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CURSO:EXAM PREPARATION FOR SCHOOL APPLICATION
TRADUCCION:PREPARACION DE EXAMENES PARA POSTULACION ACADEMICA
SIGLA:RII8003
CREDITOS:05 UC
MODULOS:02
CARACTER:OPTATIVO
TIPO:CATEDRA
CALIFICACION:ESTANDAR(1,0-7,0)
PALABRAS CLAVE:INGLES,EXAMENES ESTANDARIZADOS,IELTS,TOEFL, POSTULACION EN EL EXTRANJERO
NIVEL FORMATIVO:PREGRADO


I.COURSE DESCRIPTION

Theoretical and practical course that aims to train the four linguistic skills of English for a successful performance in standardized test taking for academic purposes. The trained exams are IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT?, which commonly regard the CEFR C1 level as the minimum accepted level of achievement. Both exams have similarities, but it is essential to identify and discriminate their different types of tasks in order to answer questions correctly. At the end of the semester, students will discriminate, after exposure to and constant practice of both exams, which one best suits their predominant learning style.


II.LEARNING OUTCOMES

General

1.Evaluate the structures, characteristics, and requirements of the IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT? tests.


Specific

1.Discriminate general and specific information from oral and written input presented in the reading and listening sections of the IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT? exams.

2.Produce oral and written texts according to the purposes stated in the instructions for each item of the IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT? exams.

3.Implement effective strategies to successfully answer questions in each section of the IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT? exams.

4.Use syntax and semantics appropriately for the effective production of oral and written discourse in academic contexts.


III.CONTENTS

1.IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT? standardized tests
1.1.IELTS TM and TOEFL iBT? exam formats and structures.
1.2.Test Instructions: Sample questions and tasks associated with each language skill.
1.3.Types of texts, questions, and purposes according to each language skill assessed.

2.Effective strategies used for taking the IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT? exams
2.1.Identification of key words in the instructions.
2.2.Effective paraphrasing to select accurate information and/or develop appropriate answers.
2.3.Effective time management according to the type of task required in each section.

3.Development of English language skills in the context of IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT? exams preparation
3.1.Receptive skills (i.e.,reading and listening comprehension):Identify topic, purpose, and organization of texts;identify general and specific information; and infer correct answers from the context given.
3.2.Communicative skills (i.e.,oral and written communication): Express and argue ideas (e.g.,opinions or preferences) by stating reasons that are supported through the description of advantages and/or disadvantages,real or inferred evidence, and anecdotes.

4.Linguistic aspects of English
4.1.Syntax: Review and practice of verb tenses (mainly simple past and present perfect), comparative and superlative adjectives, passive voice, and conditional verbs.
4.2.Semantics: Effective use of formulaic language according to the tasks related to oral and written communication (e.g., collocations, idioms, phrasal verbs, and linking words).
4.3.Phonology: Identification and appropriate use of segmental and prosodic features (i.e., accent, vocabulary,rhythm and intonation).


IV.METHODOLOGICAL STRATEGIES

-Individual and/or group work to develop "Pre-While-Post" activities according to the four language skills.

-Peer review and instructor?s feedback.

-Mock IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT? tests.

-Gamification to rehearse effective strategies for the IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT? exams.


V.ASSESSMENT STRATEGIES

-Mock receptive skills tests for IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT?: 20%

-Descriptive oral presentation: 10%

-Argumentative essay: 10%

-Mock speaking tests for IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT?: 30%

-Mock writing tests for IELTSTM and TOEFL iBT?: 30%


VI.BIBLIOGRAPHY

Required

Cullen, P.(2007).Common mistakes at IELTS intermediate? And how to avoid them (1st ed.). Cambridge University Press.

Cullen, P., French A., & Jakeman, V.(2014). The official cambridge guide to IELTS for academic and general training(1st ed.).Cambridge University Press.

Educational Testing Service.(2012). Propell workshop for the TOEFL iBT? test.(n.p.).

Lougheed, L.(2016). Barron?s writing for the IELTSTM. (2nd.ed.). Barron?s Educational Series, Inc.

Mitchell, H.Q., & Malkogianni, M.(2017).IELTS practice tests with key. MM Publications.

Pierce, D., & Kinsell, S.(2012). Cracking the TOEFL iBT. The Princeton Review, Inc.

Sharpe, P.J. (2020). Barron?s: TOEFL iBT with 8 online practice tests (17th.ed.). Kaplan, Inc.

Sterling, B.(2013).Speaking and writing strategies for the TOEFL iBT? (2nd.ed.). Nova Press.


Supplementary

Bowling, M.(2021).TOEFL preparation book 2021-2022: TOEFL iBT exam prep secrets study guide, full-length practice test, step-by-step review video tutorials. Mometrix Media LLC.

Lanni, M.(2021).IELTS general training and academic exam preparation: IELTS book with practice test questions. APEX Test Prep.

Mollah, A.(2022).IELTS guide: 2022-2023: A complete practice + preparation book for academic module + 4 practice tests. Independently published.

Simon, E.(2022).TOEFL preparation book 2022-2023: Study guide with practice test questions for the TOEFL iBT exam. Trivium Test Prep.


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ENGLISH UC LANGUAGE CENTER / NOVIEMBRE 2022