Dear all, 

I hope all is fine, 

This is to share the following information received:

Dado el contexto, y de acuerdo con los lineamientos de la Dirección de Pregrado de la FACULTAD, se ha acordado realizar las clases en modalidad remota sincrónica, a través de Clase Virtual (Zoom) de U-Cursos.

Se estará evaluando la situación y se les escribirá nuevamente.

Con respecto a asistencia y evaluaciones, por ahora, seguimos con las mismas medidas que ya veníamos aplicando. 

• Las clases deben realizarse en modalidad remota sincrónica a través de Clase Virtual de U-Cursos. Se debe avanzar en los contenidos y actividades programadas en el syllabus de cada nivel, pues el calendario del semestre de inglés no se extenderá.

• Si no se conectan estudiantes en la hora de inicio, esperen unos 15-20 minutos y suban a Material Docente el material correspondiente a la clase y el material extra que consideren necesario, junto con publicar en Novedades sus indicaciones para trabajarlo.

• Por ahora, seguimos sin tomar evaluaciones. Se reprogramarán cuando finalice el paro. 

• La asistencia a clases debe registrarse en U-Cursos pero las inasistencias quedan "justificadas" y no afectan por tanto al porcentaje mínimo requerido para la aprobación en los cursos de inglés.

Look forward should you have any questions
. 

Have a lovely day. 

Prof. Jordán Masías

Dear Students,

In our last sessions, we began with a warm-up activities that involved analyzing four phrases related to studies and scholarships. By changing the verb in each phrase, we explored how the functional-pragmatic meaning of the sentence was altered. This activity served as an introduction to discussing the language funbctions of talking about responsibilities and advice.

With the former, we examined the dimension of modal verbs, specifically focusing on structures using must, should, and have to. To aid in understanding, we used infographics to better explain the topic.

Following this, we conducted a listening comprehension activity. We concluded the session with a collective evaluation of our understanding of the content through metacognitive reflection questions.

Please review the material, and I look forward to seeing you in our next class.

Best regards,

Dear all, 

I hope all is fine, 

This is to share the following information received recently:

' Como ya sabrán, el campus Juan Gómez Millas amaneció tomado [el] lunes. Ante esta situación, y de acuerdo con los lineamientos de la Dirección de Pregrado de la FCEI.. [...] se ha acordado realizar las clases en modalidad remota sincrónica, a través de Clase Virtual (Zoom) de U-Cursos. Si la toma se extiende más días, mantendremos esta modalidad remota. [...] evaluaremos la situación, y les escribiré nuevamente.  
Con respecto a asistencia y evaluaciones, por ahora, seguimos con las mismas medidas que ya veníamos aplicando". (I.e. Las evaluaciones se posponen, las clases no se graban, 15 minutos de espera para la conexión de estudiantes, asistencias se consignan e inasistencias quedan como justificadas)

Look forward should you have any questions. 

Have a lovely day and see you this afternoon,

Prof. Jordán Masías 

Dear Students,

I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to provide a summary of our virtual class held on Friday, the 24th.

We began the session by reviewing the details from our previous class to ensure everyone was up to speed. Following this, we conducted a brief group research into different formulaic approaches to paragraph and text composition. 

After completing our researches, we shared our findings in a plenary session. This allowed us to compare and contrast the various approaches we had explored. Subsequently, I provided an overview of different structures of paragraphs, exploring the "Burger" model. We also explored the MEAL plan from Duke University and the RARE response model, which is used in some universities in the US.

To aid our understanding, I presented examples and reinforced the concepts with videos. We agreed that once the strike concludes, we will immediately proceed with the pending presentations.

Thank you for your active participation and engagement. If you have any questions or need further clarification, please feel free to reach out.

Best regards,

Prof. Masías.

Dear Students,

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to provide a summary of today's virtual session and outline the preparations for our next class which will make use of Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom approaches.

In today’s session, we covered the "Burger Model" for paragraph writing. We started with a practical exercise on paragraph construction, followed by a review of phrases and idiomatic formulas for creating topic sentences, supporting sentences, and concluding sentences. We also reviewed your written work and provided feedback on the texts produced using this formulaic writing model.

We concluded the class with a recap by watching a YouTube video that explored deeper into the Burger Model, providing additional examples and insights.

As a reminder, our next session will also be held online. The presentations will begin next Wednesday 29th, so please prepare accordingly.

For the upcoming class, we will use the Blended Learning and Flipped Classroom approaches. Please complete the handout titled "Incoherent Sentence in Paragraphs.pdf," which is available in the Teaching Material section. Additionally, watch the video "How to Write a Good Paragraph?" using the following link: How to Write a Good Paragraph?. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1J9ZPVydrc )

Thank you for your attention, and please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification.

Best regards,

Professor Masías O. 

Dear students,

I want to share with you the latest update we received in a joint communication from the English Program Coordination and the Faculty's administration.

"The Faculty's Undergraduate Direction has requested that classes be conducted remotely synchronously through U-Cursos' Virtual Class feature on May 22nd, 23rd, and 24th."

Additionally, it has been stated that:

"Remote classes will not be recorded, and the previously communicated conditions remain in place:

If students do not connect at the start time, please wait for about 15-20 minutes. The class materials and any additional resources needed will be uploaded to the Teaching Material section, along with instructions on how to work with them, as the calendar will not be extended, and classes cannot be made up.

If there are scheduled assessments, they must be rescheduled and will be taken once the strike ends."

The link for the virtual class will be posted in the "Virtual Class" section, and it will be sent to you via email through U-Cursos once the meeting begins. Please pay attention to your emails for this information.

I'll be closely monitoring your contact if you have any questions or concerns regarding the situation.

Warm regards,

Prof. Jordán Masías O.

Dear Students,

Considering the recent weather conditions and the ongoing faculty strike, today's class will be held virtually via the Zoom platform. Please note that this is an exceptional measure, yet, the online lessons will also continue through Friday.

I would also like to remind you that for English courses under the English Transversal Program, classes are to be held in person and there is no suspension during strikes.

The link for today's virtual class will be posted in the "Virtual Class" section and will be sent to you via U-Cursos email once the meeting begins. Please pay attention to your emails for this information.

Finally, due to the current situation, the first round of presentations will be rescheduled in coordination with the class.

Thank you for your understanding.

Look forward to our class.

Best regards, 

Prof. Masías O. 

Hello everyone,

I hope you're all doing well! I wanted to give you a quick rundown of what we covered in our last classes and what's coming up next.

In our recent sessions, we went over the feedback from our latest evaluations and conducted a corrrection of our writing tests. After that, we kicked off Unit 4, where we explored the topic of making plans and how it relates to future tenses. You can find all the material you need for this unit on U-Cursos.

We also discussed the upcoming presentations, and all the details are posted in the "Material Docente" section on the platform. The presentation dates are available in the "Calendario" section on U-Cursos, so make sure to review them.

One more thing! For our next class, it would be great if each of you could bring a portion of your presentation already prepared. We'll provide feedback and you'll have a chance to practice before the actual presentation.

If you have any questions or need clarification on anything, feel free to reach out.

Looking forward to our next session!

Best regards,

Professor Masías .

Dear English 3 Students,

I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to provide a brief summary of our recent class session.

During the first part of our class this week, we focused on reviewing details of word order, collocations, and vocabulary related to Cohesive Devices. We engaged in various activities aimed at integrating these concepts into paragraph construction and textual composition and checked on the homework assignment related to Word Order

As our first round of tests is scheduled for next Monday, I have uploaded a listening activity practice task in the "Tareas" section of the platform. This activity will help you better prepare for the upcoming written and listening assessments. We will briefly review both assignments at the beginning of our next session.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing you in our next class.

Best regards,

Professor Jordán Masías O.

Dear students,

I hope you're all doing well. Let's quickly go over what we did in our last classes and the main things we covered.

Last week, we worked on different online tasks together, focusing on making our writing flow better. We looked at things like joining sentences, moving between ideas smoothly, and using words to connect our thoughts. You can find all the online ressources we used for this in the "Enlaces" part on U-Cursos.

We also talked about how we put words in the right order when we write sentences. This ties into our ongoing homework on the basic skills we need for writing effectively.

I also set some extra practice Homework for you to do at home, which you can find on the website. And I've put up some extra info and answers to questions people have asked in the "Novedades" section, so be sure to check that out too.

If you have any questions or need more help, just let me know. Keep up the good work!

Best regards,

Professor Masías O.