This paper outlines the implementation process of the CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning) Methodology in two programs: Medicine and International Studies at a public university in Chile. This phase encompasses team training and the curricular design of a quasi-experimental pilot study, underpinned by a linguistic and pedagogical framework aligned with the educational goals of the two programs involved. The CLIL methodology emphasizes the simultaneous teaching of specific content and language skills, fostering more contextualized and effective language learning. The results describe the methodological approach developed by the team to implement the CLIL methodology, taking into account the sociolinguistic context and the educational needs of the two participating programs. This includes the creation of a contextualized syllabus, the planning of learning activities for students, and the development of didactic materials based on principles of relevance, significance, systematicity, sequentiality, and contextual adequacy. The study concludes that a theoretically sound and reality-based curricular design allows students to experience a learning process that enhances their ability to produce oral and written texts in English according to the conventions of their respective discourse communities. Additionally, the systematization of this implementation stage contributes to the advancement of the CLIL methodology in Chile, where such applications are currently scarce.

Authors:
Roxana Orrego, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Chile
Ricardo Úbeda, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Chile
Manuel Rubio, Universidad de Santiago de Chile, Chile

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Roxana Orrego is an Associate Professor of Linguistics at the Linguistics and Literature Department at Universidad de Santiago (USACH), Chile. Dr. Orrego is actively involved in research on second language learning, English pedagogy and CLIL.

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