UNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATO

FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA EDUCACIÓN

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PORTFOLIO“The History and Language of English Culture”

Séptimo Semestre

Estudiante: Leonardo Guaygua Mejía

Profesor: Lcda. Mg. Angélica Velasteguí

AMBATO - ECUADOROctubre-Marzo 2014

TABLE OF CONTENTS.

FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA EDUCACIÓN..................................3

MISIÓN..................................................................................................................................3

VISIÓN...................................................................................................................................3

CURRICULUM VITAE.........................................................................................................4

STATEMENT OF PERSONAL LEARNING GOALS.........................................................7

FACULTAD DE CIENCIAS HUMANAS Y DE LA EDUCACIÓN..................................8

TABLE OF CONTENTS....................................................................................................10

I. BASIC MODULE INFORMATION:...............................................................................11

II. FORMATIVE ROUTE....................................................................................................11

III. TRAINING METHODOLOGY.....................................................................................13

RUBRIC TO ASSESS PORTFOLIO...................................................................................32

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MISIÓN

Formar profesionales líderes competentes, con visión humanista y pensamiento crítico a través de la Docencia, la Investigación y la Vinculación, que apliquen, promuevan y difundan el conocimiento respondiendo a las necesidades del país.

VISIÓN

La Carrera de Idiomas de la Facultad de Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación de la Universidad Técnica de Ambato por sus niveles de excelencia se constituirá como un centro de formación superior con liderazgo y proyección nacional e internacional

CURRICULUM VITAEUNIVERSIDAD TÉCNICA DE AMBATO

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Personal Data

NAMES: Leonardo David Guaygua MejíaHome place:Mulalillo-Salcedo-CotopaxiPhone number: 032276105 CELLPHONE: 0984414458Date of birth: July 28, 1993

Place of birth: Latacunga-Cotopaxi

Id: 131593560-9

E-MAIL: guaygualeonardo1@hotmail.com

TRAINING AND STUDIES

INSTRUCTION INSTITUTION CITY YEAR TITLE

PRIMARY Luis A. Martínez Salcedo-Mulalillo

1998-2003

SECONDARY “José Peralta” Latacunga 2003-2010

Bachiller en Ciencias Sociales

UNIVERSITY Techinal University of Ambato

Ambato Studying

UNDERGRADUATE

COURSE OVERVIEW

THE HISTORY AND LANGUAGE OF ENGLISH CULTURE

COMPETENCE TO BE DEVELOPED IN THIS MODULE.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1. Identify the impact of American culture and the English language in a global setting.

2. Recognize cultural variety and linguistic differences in the United States. 3. Examine the complex interaction between demographics and language in American

and Ecuadorian contexts. 4. Interpret the cultural and linguistic impact of the Hispanic population on the United

States and American English through analysis of literary works. 5. Explain the symbiotic relationship between American popular culture and American

English slang.

LEVEL TO BE ACHIEVED.

- Students at this level will be at the B2/C1 level of the Common European Framework for languages.

STATEMENT OF PERSONAL LEARNING GOALS.

EXPECTATIONS I HAVE IN THIS SEMESTER

There are many expectations I want to achieve in this semester. First of

all, I want to know the history of the United States because I don’t know

anything about this country. We are all studying the language but, why not to

study its history?

The history of the United States is really extended because as everybody

knows, this country is really big and it is one of the biggest countries around

the world. Furthermore, its history is big and that’s why I want to get plenty of

knowledge about it. To reach this objective I will have to go to class every

time I have to.

In addition, another expectation is to know how English language has

been implanted inside the country. It means which the main characteristics

were. These and more aspects I would like to keep in mind at the moment of

getting the information about its history.

In conclusion, history isn't just a class, history can teach me about many

things. Studying history will assists me to learn important events that have

happened in this country. It also opens my eyes to other cultures of the world

as well.

ELEMENT 1

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THE HISTORY OF LANGUAGE

1. Hypothesis (noun).- A possible explanation for a particular situation or condition, but which has not yet been proved to be correct.

Example.- This is the first study that contradicts Darwin's invasive species hypothesis using animals.

2. Institution (noun).- A large important organization such as a university, church or bank.

Example.- Some institutions have been created in Ecuador to develop Education.

3. Heritage (noun).- Something that comes or belongs to one by reason of birth; an inherited lot or portion.

Example.- A good example of heritage is Quito. This city is well-known around the world too.

4. Bilingualism (noun).- Ability to speak two languages equally well.

Example.- In Salasaca exists bilingualism because people there speak two languages.

5. Descent (noun).- To talk about a person’s family background, for example their nationality.

Example.- All the contributors were of African descent.

6. Crucible (noun).- A pot in which metals or other substances can be melted or heated up to very high temperatures.

Example.- You have to get some crucibles to destroy these irons.

7. Incidentally (adv.).- Introduce a point which is not directly relevant to what you are saying.

Example.- I didn’t ask you to come. Incidentally, why have you come?

8. Reunification (noun).- The process of unifying or uniting; union.

Example.- The reunification of East and West of Russia was many years ago.

9. May 5 (phrase).- The holiday of Cinco De Mayo, The 5th Of May, commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia over the French army at The Battle Of Puebla in 1862.

Example.- I will go on May 5 to Mexico to celebrate its independence.

10. Cultural pluralism (phrase).- A condition in which minority groups participate fully in the dominant society, yet maintain their cultural differences.

Example.- Otavalo is a meaningful city of Cultural Pluralism.

ELEMENT 2

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Name: Leonardo Guaygua MejíaLevel: 7th “A”Topic: Create a poem using 5 words old English.

LOSE A LOVE

You want to brecan up this love,That has been an amazing story,

I don’t þurfan to force this bomb,That will destroy your territory.

You will gan far away,Which the angels will miss you,

I will beon the one anyway,Without forgetting you, okay?

I don’t know where you go,My poor heart is sad,

I will love you, you knowwith my whole life as you want.

We can just for tonight, Get together fore last time,

Maybe, I will lose you forever,And you can simply go wherever.

LOSE A LOVE

You want to break up this love,That has been an amazing story,I don’t want to force the bomb,That will exploit your territory.

You will go far away,Which the angels will miss you,

I will be the one anyway,Without forgetting you, okay?

I don’t know where you go,My poor heart is sad,

I will love you, you knowwith my whole life as the past.

We can just for tonight, Get together for last time,

Maybe, I will lose you forever,And you can simply go wherever.