Degree in English Studies – Teaching plan- General structure of the Degree
Teaching structure
This section details the structure of the syllabus. The syllabus is organised according to a structure of modules and subjects. The modules and subjects proposed are coherent with the general objectives and guarantee the acquisition of the competences of the degree. In order to adapt the map of degrees to the demand, it was decided to propose a joint action plan that would comply with the recommendations of the Dictamen de Parlamento de Andalucía on the Andalusian university system of 2001, the agreements of the Academic Commission of the CAU and the Governing Council of the University of Cadiz. With this objective in mind, a joint planning of the teaching in the Faculty has been articulated, which implies the existence of a first year of common contents almost in its entirety for the philological type degrees. In addition, and following the structure approved by the Andalusian Commission for Philology, these degrees share twelve credits of modern language in the compulsory subjects, as well as a single credit assigned to the end-of-degree project in the different degrees (six credits). In accordance with the guidelines set out in Real Decreto 1393/2007 of 29 October, the first year of student enrolment consists of basic branch subjects, most of which are common to all degrees with philological roots. Of these subjects, five have been established at Andalusian level (Language, Linguistics, Literature, Modern Language, Classical Language) and are distributed in a total of 36 credits. The Andalusian commission for philologies decided that the distribution of the remaining 24 credits to complete the 60 credits of basic branch subjects should be left to the discretion of each university. In this sense, the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Philosophy and Arts of the University of Cadiz, in an extraordinary session held on 3 February 2009, agreed to reserve twelve of these 24 credits to try to complete the transversal training of the student, while the other twelve credits were assigned to each of the degrees in order to introduce introductory subjects to more specific contents of the degrees. This distribution responds to the philosophy expressed in the aforementioned Real Decreto in the sense that the 60 credits of basic branch subjects will be automatically recognised for Bachelor’s degrees in the same branch of knowledge. In addition (except in exceptional cases), the centre has placed all the basic branch subjects in the student’s first year of enrolment, thus facilitating the change of enrolment and degree in the second year when appropriate. In this way, a student can enrol in the first year of any degree and change degree after that year without having to take first-year contents; instead, he/she would go directly to the second year of the new degree chosen.
- Distribution of the syllabus in ECTS credits, by subject type
The Graduate Degree in English Studies is structured in such a way that full-time students must take 240 ECTS credits over four years, in accordance with the provisions of Real Decreto 1393/2007. This total includes 60 credits corresponding to basic training subjects, the rest being distributed among compulsory subjects, optional subjects, external placements and the final degree project, as indicated in the following table:
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TYPE OF SUBJECT |
ECTS |
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Basic training |
60 |
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Compulsory* |
114 |
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Electives |
60 |
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Final degree project |
6 |
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TOTAL |
240 |
* Includes 6 ECTS of the subject ‘Practical’ that can consist, alternatively, of Professional Internship in Companies or Institutions or a Seminar of professional insertion or orientation to employment and research techniques or of habitual use in different professional fields related to the degree.
Students will be able to configure their study plan by taking all the basic training subjects (60 credits) and compulsory subjects that make up the core of the degree (114 credits, plus 6 credits for the final degree project). All students will also take a 6-credit professional integration activity, which may consist of an internship in companies or institutions or a series of seminar activities. These contents are in line with what has been established by the Andalusian Council of Universities to define the proposed degree, and have the backing of the social agents represented in the plenary session of this coordinating body of the Andalusian University System. Taking into account their interests, and with the necessary advice from the guidance system of the Centre, the student studying this Degree at the University of Cadiz must complete 60 optional credits according to the following options: taking complementary subjects of specific contents of the degree and modules oriented towards a specific curricular profile, or taking subjects or training activities authorised by the Governing Council of the University; either from among those included in other degrees, or specifically created and oriented towards their comprehensive training. In any case, students may request the recognition of up to 6 credits for university activities: cultural, sporting, student representation, solidarity and cooperation. Without entering into contradiction with what is expressed in the previous paragraph and in order to allow training in the specific itineraries of the Degree in English Studies, subjects from other degrees or subjects offered by the University with contents similar or complementary to the degree may be added to the offer of electives. In this way, the aim is to provide a better response to social demands and the vocational demands of students, thus complying with the provisions of Art. 56.3 of the Andalusian Law on Universities. The Governing Board, in view of the proposals made by the Centre, will be responsible for determining which contents may be added to the degree’s specific elective offer. The student will be able to take the optional subjects in the following way:
- by taking the optional subjects that make up the modules of one of the two pathways set out in the syllabus:
- by taking four of the optional subjects that make up the modules of one of the two pathways included in the syllabus and the recognition of up to six credits for:
2.1 completion of external work placements, up to a maximum of six credits, in addition to those that may be compulsory;
2.2 completion of subjects, courses and workshops aimed at the acquisition of transversal competences, offered by the University, and which are appropriate to the degree: languages, IT, entrepreneurship, as determined by the Governing Council;
2.3 completion of subjects and activities aimed at the comprehensive training of the student, offered by the University, according to the list to be determined and updated by the Governing Council, and chosen in such a way as to complement those specific to the degree programme;
2.4 recognition of credits for participation in activities contemplated in art. 12.8 of RD 1393/2007 [Following art. 46.2.i of Ley Orgánica 6/2001, of 21 December, on Universities, according to which students may obtain academic recognition in credits for participation in university cultural, sporting, student representation, solidarity and cooperation activities.
- General explanation of the syllabus planning
This section contains a description of the modules and subjects of the syllabus as well as their timetable.
First Year: 60 basic credits
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FIRST SEMESTER |
SECOND SEMESTER |
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● Modern Language I (6cr.) ● Instrumental English I (6cr.) ● Linguistics (6cr.) ● Language (6cr.) ● Communication and Information Management (6cr.) |
● Modern Language I (6cr.) ● Classical Language (6cr.) ● Critical Thinking, Discourse and Argumentation (6cr.) ● Literature (6cr.) ● Instrumental English II (6cr.) |
Second Year: 60 compulsory (COM) credits
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THIRD SEMESTER |
FOURTH SEMESTER |
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● Modern Language II (COM; 6cr.) ● Instrumental English III (COM; 6cr.) ● Phonetics and Phonology of the English Language (COM; 6cr.) ● Introduction to English and American Literary Studies (COM; 12cr.) |
● Modern Language II (COM; 6cr.) ● Instrumental English IV (COM; 6cr.) ● Syntax of the English Language I (COM; 6cr.) ● Semantics of the English Language I (COM; 6cr.) ● English and American Narrative Ia (COM; 6cr.) |
Third Year: 48 compulsory (COM) credits + 12 elective credits
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FIFTH SEMESTER |
SIXTH SEMESTER |
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● Morphology of the English Language (COM; 6cr.) ● Syntax of the English Language II (COM; 6cr.) ● History of the English Language (COM; 6cr.) ● English and American Narrative Ib (COM; 6cr.) ● English and American Theatre I (COM; 6cr.) |
● Discourse Analysis Applied to the English Language (COM; 6cr.) ● History and Culture of Anglo-Saxon Countries (COM; 6cr.) ● Semantics of the English Language II (COM; 6cr.) ● English and American Poetry I (COM; 6cr.) ● English and American Theatre II (COM; 6cr.) |
Fourth Year: 18 elective credits (EL) + 30 elective-itinerary (IT) + 12 compulsory (COM
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SEVENTH SEMESTER |
EIGHTH SEMESTER |
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● Pragmatics of the English Language (EL; 6cr.) ● English and American Narrative II (EL; 6cr.) ● English and American Poetry II (EL; 6cr.) ● Elective I * ° (IT; 6cr.) ● Internship/Seminar (OB; 6cr.) |
● Elective II * (IT; 6cr.) ● Elective III *(IT; 6cr.) ● Elective IV *(IT; 6cr.) ● Elective V * (IT; 6cr.) ● Final Degree Project (IT; 6cr.) |
* Two optional subjects are taken at the same time, one from each itinerary..
2.1 Description of the modules and subjects that make up the curriculum
The Graduate Degree in English Studies syllabus is made up of the following modules:
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MODULE AND NAME |
TYPOLOGY |
CREDITS |
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M1 Basic training |
Basic |
60 |
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M2 Modern language II |
Compulsory |
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M3 Advanced Instrumental English |
Compulsory |
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M4 English Linguistics |
Compulsory |
180 |
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M5 Literature and Culture of English-Speaking Countries |
Compulsory |
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M6 Linguistics, Literature and Culture in English Language |
Elective |
30 |
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M7 Practicum |
Compulsory |
6 |
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M8 Final Degree Project |
Compulsory |
6 |
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M9 Disciplinary Specialisation in English Language and Methodology in English Language
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Elective (Itinerary) |
30 |
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M10 English Language Application and Management |
Elective (Itinerary) |
30 |
M9 and M10: Two are offered; only one is taken
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TOTAL OFFERED |
270 |
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TOTAL STUDENT COURSES |
240 |
The information associated with the M2-M10 modules is detailed below, together with the subjects of which they are composed:
M1 MODULE BASIC TRAINING
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NAME OF THE SUBJECTS & ECTS |
SUBJECTS OF WHICH THEY ARE COMPOSED & ECTS |
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Modern Language (12) The student will choose two subjects corresponding to a single language from among those offered by the centre |
German I (6) German II (6) Arabic I (6) Arabic II (6) French I (6) French II (6) Greek I (6) Greek II (6)
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Literature (6) |
Theory of Literature (6) |
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Linguistics (6) |
Linguistics (6) |
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Language (6) |
Spanish language (6) |
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Classical language (6) The student will choose two subjects corresponding to a single language from among those offered by the centre |
Introduction to Arabic Language (6) Introduction to Latin Language (6) Introduction to Greek language (6) |
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Communication and Information and Information Management (6) |
Communication and Information Management (6) |
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Critical Thinking, Discourse and Argumentation (6) |
Critical Thinking, Discourse and Argumentation (6) |
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Instrumental English (12) |
Instrumental English I (6) Instrumental English II (6) |
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M2 Modern Language II ECTS 12 Competences B1-B5 G2-G11, G13-G14 E2, E3, E5 MS1-5 Brief description This module includes the subjects of Modern Language (to choose between German, Arabic, French and Greek) and with which the student will acquire a competent command of the chosen language starting from an A2 level up to a B1 level of the CEFR.
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SUBJECT 1 Modern Language II / MODERN LANGUAGE I B ECTS: 12 Type of subject: Compulsory Short description: Knowledge and pre-intermediate practical application of the four skills (speaking, writing, reading and listening) and the grammar of the language (level A2-B1, depending on the chosen language). |
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M3 Advanced Instrumental English ECTS 12 Competences B1-B5 G3, G7, G8, G11 E1, E2, E8, E23, E40, E40 Short description This module includes the Instrumental English subjects with which the student will acquire a competent command of the English language (Level C1). It comprises two subjects.
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SUBJECT 1 Instrumental English III ECTS: 12 Type of subject: Basic Short description: Advanced knowledge and practical application of the four skills (speaking, writing, reading and listening) and English grammar (level B1-B2). SUBJECT 2 Instrumental English Iv ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Basic Short description: Advanced knowledge and practical application of the four skills (speaking, writing, reading and listening) and English grammar (level B2-C1).
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M4 English Linguistics ECTS 42 Competences B1-5 G2, G7, G9, G11, G13 E2, E3, E13, E29, E30, E38 Brief description This module covers the various linguistic disciplines of English at an intermediate-advanced level. It comprises five subjects.
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SUBJECT 1 PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Compulsory Brief description: Basic concepts of English phonetics and phonology as well as mastery of oral expression. SUBJECT 2 MORPHOLOGY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Compulsory Brief description: Description, analysis and basic concepts of English morphology. SUBJECT 3 SYNTAX OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (I and II) ECTS: 1 Type of subject: Compulsory Brief description: Introduction and analysis of the syntactic aspects of the English language. SUBJECT 4 SEMANTICS OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (I and II) ECTS: 12 Type of subject: Compulsory Brief description: Introduction and analysis of the semantic aspects of the English language. SUBJECT 5 DISCOURSE ANALYSIS APPLIED TO THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Compulsory Brief description: Introduction to and analysis of text and conversational linguistics in English.
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M5 Literature and Culture of English-Speaking Countries ECTS 42 Competences B1-B5 G7-10, G14 E4, E5, E14, E25, E35 Brief description Introduction, analysis and commentary on the different literary genres developed in the English language in both the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Comprises four subjects.
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SUBJECT 1 INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH AND AMERICAN LITERARY STUDIES ECTS: 12 Type of subject: Compulsory Brief description: Introduction to the study of the history of English and American literature in its historical periods, currents and authors, as well as the analysis and commentary of their texts. SUBJECT 2 ENGLISH AND AMERICAN NARRATIVE I ECTS: 12 Type of subject: Compulsory Brief description: Analysis of the evolution and elements of narrative techniques in English and American literature. SUBJECT 3 ENGLISH AND AMERICAN THEATRE I ECTS: 12 Type of subject: Compulsory Brief description: Introduction, analysis and commentary on the main genres and dramatic production of the United Kingdom and the United States of America. SUBJECT 4 ENGLISH AND AMERICAN POETRY I ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Compulsory Brief description: Analysis of the elements and poetic forms of English literature from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
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M6 English Language Linguistics, Literature and Culture ECTS 30 Competences B1-B5 G3, G8-10 E2, E6, E11, E11, E18, E27, E28, E36, E37 Brief description Diachronic analysis and study of the English language and the historical, literary and cultural aspects mainly of the United Kingdom and the United States of America. Comprises five subjects.
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SUBJECT 1 HISTORY OF ENGLISH ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Analysis and study of the evolution of the English language from the Middle Ages to today. SUBJECT 2 HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE ANGLO-SAXON COUNTRIES ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Description and study of the main socio-historical and cultural events in the English-speaking countries. SUBJECT 3 ENGLISH PRAGMATICS ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Introduction to the basics of pragmatics. SUBJECT 4 ENGLISH AND NORTH AMERICAN NARRATIVE II ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief Description: Study of modern and contemporary English and North American narrative and novelistic forms. SUBJECT 5 ENGLISH AND AMERICAN POETRY II ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Study of the forms and analysis of English and American poetic texts. |
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M7 Practicum ECTS 6 Competences B1-B5 G1, G2, G5, G9-11 CE1-3 E15, E34, E37, E42, E43 Brief description This module covers the domain of instruments related to the application and implementation of the professional aspects of the disciplines previously taken in the degree. Comprises a subject. |
SUBJECT 1 WORKSHOP/SEMINAR ON PROFESSIONAL APPLICATION ECTS: 6 Subject type: Compulsory Brief description: Application of the English language to the different professional fields in which it is currently used. Note: in this module the student chooses between the described vocational application workshop/seminar, or company internship. |
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M8 Final degree project ECTS 6 Competences B1-B5 G1-10, G12 E2-14, E41, E42 Brief description This module focuses on the development of a globalizing and research-focused exercise on specific aspects of courses previously taken in the degree. Comprises a subject.
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SUBJECT 1 FINAL DEGREE WORK ECTS: 6 Subject type: Compulsory Brief description: A work focused on a subject of the student’s free choice in which he deepens and investigates, under the direction of a tutor, a particular aspect of linguistics or English literature. |
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M9 Disciplinary Specialisation in English Language and Methodology in English Language ECTS 30 Competences B1-B5 G9-12 E9, E12, E19, E20, E25, E26, E29, E37, E41, E43 Brief description Optional module focusing on critical theoretical deepening, research and methodological applications of the English language. Covers five subjects.
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SUBJECT 1 METHODOLOGY FOR TEACHING ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Knowledge and practice of the main methodological approaches to English language teaching. SUBJECT 2 LINGUISTICS APPLIED TO ENGLISH ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Study of the main fields of application (ethnolinguistics, linguistic anthropology, sociolinguistics, neurolinguistics and psycholinguistics). SUBJECT 3 THEORETICAL MODELS OF ENGLISH AND AMERICAN LINGUISTICS ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Explanation of the advanced models of formalization of the English language: origins, evolution, universality. SUBJECT 4 ENGLISH AND NORTH AMERICAN CULTURAL STUDIES ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Study and analysis of representations, spaces and media of the English and North American cultures. SUBJECT 5 CURRENTS OF CRITICAL THEORY IN ENGLISH ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Description, analysis and application of the main theoretical currents of literary criticism. |
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M10 English Language Application and Management ECTS 30 Competences B1-B5 G4, G9-12, G14 E2, E7, E9, E10, E15, E30-33, E39, E42 Brief description Study and application of the English language and culture to different technical-vocational disciplines. It comprises five subjects.
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SUBJECT 1 ENGLISH-SPANISH TRANSLATION ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Study and application of the different aspects of English-Spanish translation SUBJECT 2 NEW TECHNOLOGIES APPLIED TO ENGLISH ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Study and practical applications of the different methods and automatic communication systems and processes applied to the English language. SUBJECT 3 VARIETIES OF ENGLISH ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Description, study and analysis of the different dialectal varieties of the English language. SUBJECT 4 CULTURES OF THE ANGLOPHONE WORLD ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Study and analysis of the different contemporary cultural manifestations in English-speaking countries. SUBJECT 5 WRITING AND MULTICULTURALISM IN ENGLISH ECTS: 6 Type of subject: Elective Brief description: Study and analysis of literary manifestations in the context of globalization from a gender and ethnicity perspective. |