Autonomous University of Sinaloa

Academic Unit Faculty of Architecture

English
MTE Csar Augusto Covarrubias Flores
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Unit I Basic Grammar
Disciplinary competence: Identifies, comprehends and uses personal pronouns, subject, verbs, complement, adjectives,
prepositions, synonyms and architecture related vocabulary.
Goals Dictionary Active grammar Listening/Pronunciation
Greetings
Introducing itself and
others.
Giving personal
information.
Architecture
Interior Design
Urbanism
Landscaping
Personal pronouns
Subject
Verbs
Complement
Adjectives
Prepositions
Synonyms
Alphabet
Numbers
Contraction forms
Reading /Writing Reading Strategies Learning Tips Observations
English around the
world
All about my body
Pre-reading
Vocabulary review
Comprehension
Looking at
communication
Weeks 1 and 2
6 sessions
Consult your platform
to review learning
material.
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Academic Unit Faculty of Architecture
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MTE Csar Augusto Covarrubias Flores
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Lesson 1 Greetings
Directions.- Complete the information
My first name is
My last name is
I am a student at
My class is in room
My teacher is
Directions.- Look at the pictures and complete the information
Spanish Mary
Teacher Student
Design Michigan
This is __________. Shes from __________. She speaks __________. Shes a student at the
Autonomous University of Sinaloa. She is studying __________. Her teacher is Mr. Rodrguez.
Dr. James English
Robert GVI Architecture
Nebraska A business proposal
This is __________. Hes from __________. He speaks __________. Hes a client at
____________________. Hes an investor. He has _______________. His partner is __________.
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Lesson 2 People at work
Directions.- Look at the pictures and answer the questions:
Grammar summary
Statements: Be Contractions
I am a student. Im a student
He is a designer. Hes a designer
She is an amazing person Shes an amazing person
Possessive adjectives Her office is comfortable
My name is Richard Its keyboard is small
Your name is Christina Our appointment is on Friday
His name is David Their computer is new.
Wh- Questions When is your appointment?
What is your name? Why do you study here?
Where is he from? How do you get downtown?
Who are they? How often do you study on your own?
Who are these
people?
What are they
doing?
Where do
they work?
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Lesson 3 Work around the world
Directions.- Look at these pictures and read the information
Some students work abroad for a year before they start college. Other students go abroad to work
in the summer vacation.
Think about it
Directions.- Read these statements. With your partner, find three benefits and three problems of
working abroad. Write B (benefit) or P (problem).
a. Working abroad helps you learn a foreign language.
b. Living and working in another country can be stressful.
c. Its interesting to find about another culture.
d. You sometimes miss your family and friends.
e. It can be hard to communicate with people.
f. You can have lost of new experiences.
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Lesson 4 Occupations
Directions.- Complete with a or an and the correct occupation. Write the workplace.
a) Denisse is _____ __________. b) Juan is _____ __________.
c) She works at a _______________. d) He works at a _______________.
e) Mr. Riddle is _____ __________. f) Christine is ______ __________.
g) He works at a _________________. h) She works ___________________.
i) Michael is _____ ___________. j) Gilberto is _____ __________.
k) He works at ________________. l) He works at a _______________.
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Academic Unit Faculty of Architecture
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Lesson 5 A job interview
Directions.- Read the next questions and give information about yourself:
1) Tell me about yourself.
- Positive personality traits.
- Highlight your skills
- Say how fantastic you are
2) Why should we hire you?
- Team player
- Assertive
- Your qualifications
- Work history
3) Have you ever had a
confrontation at your last job?
4) Tell me about a confrontation
at your last job.
5) How did you resolve it?
6) What are you positive and
negative traits?
Directions.- Go to the following websites:
Job interview first impression: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIzqhQsTos4
Job interview skills: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr2bpcpNQWY
Job interview outfit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alavHk9XlYk
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Academic Unit Faculty of Architecture
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MTE Csar Augusto Covarrubias Flores
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Lesson 6 Architecture and Design Vocabulary
Directions.- Read the concepts and underline verbs. Write a list of scientific approaches to
the meaning of design.
Design:
Realization of a concept or idea into a configuration, drawing, model, mold, pattern, plan or
specification (on which the actual or commercial production of an item is based) and which helps
achieve the items designated objective (s).
Design in technology expanded process:
The approach that engineering and some other disciplines use to specify how to create or do
something. A successful design must satisfy a functional specification; conforms to the limitations
the target medium; meets implicit or explicit requirements on performance and resource usage.
A design may also have to satisfy restrictions on the design process itself, such as its length or
cost, or the tools available for doing the design. In some applications design must follow the
specific requirements based on analysis and implementation.
Booch, G. (1996) Object oriented analysis and design with applications, 2
nd
Ed.
1) 2) 3)
4) 5) 6)
7) 8) 9)
Directions.- Write a short text using your previous knowledge and vocabulary from the text
above.
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Lesson 7 Daily activities
Directions.- Find the letter of the alphabet in order from A Z (on signs, building, cars, etc.)
on your road trip. Mark off each letter and draw a picture once you find a letter.
A B C D
E F G H
I J K L
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M N O P
Q R S T
U V X Y
Z
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Lesson 8 Basic Medical Biochemistry: A clinical approach
Directions.- Use the bold verbs to write new statements and draw some sketches in your
notebook. Show your skills and imagination.
How could architecture be part of life? Does architecture matter in the way we live, interact,
experience the other? The present work searches answers to these old questions the place of
architectural space in human practice progressively, identifying three layers of space: first the
physical space of bodily action, the syntax of structures; second the semiotic space of typologies
in visual perception; third the semantic space as context to communication. Taking the form-
function dilemma as a starting point, it proposes a more complete picture of the pervasiveness of
space in our practices and experiences, seeing its role in (a) setting up conditions of
communication and expected behavior; (b) as a trigger to the awareness of situation contexts
minimizing risks of misunderstanding and ensuring the fluidity of interaction; (c) as an active
resource in the definition of contents of communication. The paper aims to describe
interpenetrations of space, language, and practice.
* Neto, V.M. (2005) Is architecture an active part of life? From the form-function paradigm to space as context to practice. Arquiteturarevista, vol. 1,
nm. 2, julio-diciembre, 2005. Universidade do Vale do Rio dos Sinos. So Leopoldo, Brasil
STATE OF THE ART: THE CONCEPT OF ARCHITECTURAL THEORY
This state of the art reviews the concept of theory from various disciplines and focuses mainly on
the concept of architectural theory. It explains how theory is born out of the thinking process
humans develop in front of reality. This process envelops the building of critical judgment helped
by historical reasoning. It also reviews theory related to architectural practice through history.
Considers how in architecture the idea of putting theory at the service of practical specificities has
become a constant according to the needs of "distant generations in time and space". Observes
though, in spite of some essays on the history of architectural history consider the bipolarity
between "idea and reality", saying theory and practice, it can be considered how theory has
always been present in the act of design and building, in the sense that theory explains and
gives foundation to design.
* Duran D. et al. (2005). ESTADO DEL ARTE DEL CONCEPTO. TEORA ARQUITECTNICA. Revista de Arquitectura, vol. 7, enero-diciembre,
2005, pp. 42-45. Universidad Catlica de Colombia. Bogot, Colombia.
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Academic Unit Faculty of Architecture
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Lesson 9 Daily routine
Directions.- Listen and repeat. Then complete the sentences.
1. Hugo ________
at 6:30 a.m.
2. He
__________
3. He __________
from 7:00 a.m. to
7:30 a.m.
4. He
__________ a
shower.
5. He __________ 6. He
__________
dressed for
work.
7. He __________
coffee.
8. He
__________
breakfast.
9. He __________
his teeth.
10. He
__________
the house.
11. He __________
to work.
12. He
__________ to
work at 8:50
a.m.
Brushes drives eats gets gets up leaves makes runs shaves takes wakes up
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Lesson 10 Dialogue skills
Directions.- Practice this conversation with a partner. Ask your teacher for any new words.
Karl: Good Morning, John. I am Karl.
James: Good Morning.
Karl: How are you doing?
James: I am doing fine. Thank you.
Karl: How was the traffic coming over here?
James: I am so glad that the traffic was light this morning. No traffic jam and no accidents.
Karl: That is good. John, lets start the interview. First of all, let me properly introduce myself. I am
the Design Department Manager. As you know there is an open position in my department, and I
need to fill this position as soon as possible.
James: Please, tell me a little bit about the position.
Karl: It is an entry-level position. The new employee will have to work closely with the Structures
Department. He will also have to deal with the union on a daily basis.
James: What type of qualifications do you require?
Karl: I require a four-year college degree in Architecture, Engineering or similar. Some working
experience would be helpful.
James: What kind of experience are you looking for?
Karl: Doing office work is good. However, since this is an entry-level position, I do not require a lot
of experience. I am willing to train the new person.
James: That is great!
Karl: John, tell me a little bit about you.
James: I was a student at the Autonomous University of Sinaloa, and I just graduated with a
Bachelor degree in Architecture. I have been working part-time as a payroll clerk for the last two
years.
Karl: What are you looking for in a job?
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James: The job should help me see what Constfruction is all about. I have learned a lot of
structure, building and materials in theory at school, and now it is time for me to put them into
practice.
Karl: Anything else?
James: I also hope that it will help me grow in my field.
Karl: What are your strengths? Why should I hire you?
James: I am a hard-working person and a fast learner. I am very eager to learn, and I get along
fine with people.
Karl: OK. Now, let me ask you a few quick questions. You do not mind working long hours, do
you?
James: No, I do not.
Karl: Can you handle pressure?
James: Yes, I can. When I was going to school, I took quite a few courses each semester while
working at least twenty hours every week. And, I handled that situation very well.
Karl: Do you still have any questions for me?
James: No, I think I have a pretty good understanding of the job. I believe that I can handle it with
ease, and I hope to have the opportunity to work for you.
Karl: John, nice meeting you. Thank you for coming.
James: Nice meeting you too. Thank you for seeing me.
Directions.- Write a brief interview with a client and a co-worker.
Case 1 Case 2
You: You:
Client: Co-worker:
You: You:
Client: Co-worker:
You: You:
Client: Co-worker:
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Academic Unit Faculty of Architecture
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Unit II Simple tenses and continuous tenses
Disciplinary competence: Identifies, comprehends and uses simple present, simple past, future (will and going to)
present continuous, past progressive and future continuous to express ideas.
Goals Dictionary Active grammar Listening/Pronunciation
Describing what is
happening
Describing locations.
Describing activities
and plans.
Information
Procedures
Sistematization
Practice
Simple present
Simple past
Future (will and going
to)
Present continuous
Past progressive
Future continuous
Irregular verbs
Pronunciation: Final -
ed
Stressed words
Reading /Writing Reading Strategies Learning Tips Observations
Family activities
Holidays
The booking
Pre-reading
Vocabulary review
Comprehension
Mind maps
Mental maps
Drawing
Looking at forms
Graphs
Lists
Weeks 2 and 3
6 sessions
Consult your platform
to review learning
material.
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Academic Unit Faculty of Architecture
English
MTE Csar Augusto Covarrubias Flores
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Lesson 11 Tasks and shores
Directions.- Listen and repeat.
He is eating She is washing the
car
She is listening to
music
They are studying
He is cooking She is sleeping He is reading She is drinking
They are talking They are watching
TV
He is doing his
homework
She is cleaning the
house
She is driving They are walking She is making lunch He is doing the
laundry
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Academic Unit Faculty of Architecture
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Lesson 12 Contraction forms
Grammar summary
Directions.- Write eight sentences using the contraction form.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
Long form Contraction form
She is reading Shes reading
He is sleeping Hes sleeping
I am studying Im studying
We are talking Were talking
They are eating Theyre eating
You are cooking Youre cooking
He is walking Hes walking
She is cleaning Shes cleaning
I am making lunch Im making lunch
You are driving Youre driving
They are watching TV Theyre watching TV
Directions.- Go to these websites and use the information to build a Glossary of
architectonic terms.
http://tefltastic.wordpress.com/worksheets/business-esp/architecture/
http://quizlet.com/17564520/architecture-vocabulary-flash-cards
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Academic Unit Faculty of Architecture
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Lesson 13 Glossary of architectural terms
Meaning Example sentence
Activities Things to do There are lots of activities that the whole
family will enjoy.
Architecture Design of a building The architecture of this building is typical of
the Renaissance age.
Art gallery Place to look at professional
paintings and drawings
We are going to visit the art gallery where
local painters exhibit their work.
Attractions Places for tourists to see The water park is our most recent attraction.
Bearings Feeling for understanding
ones location / surroundings
in an unknown area
If youre having trouble getting your bearings
just remember that the mountains are west.
Business
district
Area in a city that has many
offices
Keep in mind that this is the business district
so that grocery store may be expensive.
Castle A building for royalty No one has lived in this castle since the king
died twenty years ago.
Church A place to worship God The church is the central meeting place in this
town.
Conveniences Things that make life easier There you will find all of your conveniences,
from suntan lotion to shampoo.
Custom Something people of a region
do often
Its a custom to hang beads in the windows at
this time
En route On the way While we are en route to the hotel I will point
out the beach and the golf course.
Entertainment
district
A place where there are
theatres and concert halls
If you want to catch a movie while youre here,
the entertainment district is off to your left.
Exception Something / someone that
does not follow the usual
rules or expectations
With the exception of Johnson street, its safe
to walk around here at night.
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Exhibition Objects displayed for a short
time for the public to view
It may be tough to find parking with the car
exhibition on this week.
Grocery store Place to buy food to take
home (supermarket)
Since you have a kitchenette at your hotel you
will need to know where the grocery store is.
Highlight The best part People often say that the highlight of their trip
is the botanical garden.
Legend A person or story known for a
long time
According to an old legend, a sea monster
lives in this lake.
Directions.- Use the following websites to complete the chart.
https://www.englishclub.com/english-for-work/tour-guide-vocabulary.htm
http://grammarist.com/
Lobby
Locals
Location
Monument
Waterfront
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Lesson 14 Architecture in construction sites practice
Directions.- Use the following pictures to write short dialogues. What are they doing?
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Lesson 15 Rooms and furniture
Living room Laboratory Office Bathroom
Sofa Biosafety cabinets Chair Bathtub
Television / TV Laminar flow cabinet Desk Toilet
Armchair Lab refrigerator Computer Sink
Coffee table Ductless fume hoods Divan Shower
End table Lab incubator Counter Emergency kit
Picture Laboratory oven Bookshelf Mirror
Directions.- Find and label the furniture in the pictures.
Directions.- Listen and repeat.
In On Between Under Over In front of In back of Behind Next to
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Grammar summary
There is / There are statements:
There
is a student
in the classroom
are
a few computers
several desks
Affirmative Negative
There is a computer in the office There isnt a computer in the office
There is no computer in the office
There are some computer in the room There arent any computers in the office
There are no computers in the office
How many questions
How many students are there in the classroom? There are 40.
How many patients are there in the living room? There is one.
How many computers are there in the office? There arent any.
Present continuous tense
Use the present continuous to talk about whats happening now.
Some present continuous time expressions:
Now Right now At the present time At the moment
Statements
I Am Am not Answering questions
He Is Is not /
isnt
Filling out a form
She Giving medical advice to a patient
It Sitting on the sofa
We Are Are not /
arent
Mopping the office
You Fixing the problem
They Buying supplies