2025
English Language II
Name: English Language II
Code: LLT10801L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area:
Linguistics
Teaching languages: Portuguese, English
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial
Sustainable Development Goals
Learning Goals
(CEFR Level B2)
Objectives: understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation; interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Competences: can give detailed descriptions and presentations on a wide range of subjects related to his/her field of interest; can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to his/her field of interest; can understand standard spoken language, on both familiar and unfamiliar topics; can read with a large degree of independence using appropriate reference sources selectively; can use the language fluently, accurately and effectively on a wide range of topics; can express news and views effectively in writing, and relate to those of others.
Objectives: understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation; interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Competences: can give detailed descriptions and presentations on a wide range of subjects related to his/her field of interest; can write clear, detailed texts on a variety of subjects related to his/her field of interest; can understand standard spoken language, on both familiar and unfamiliar topics; can read with a large degree of independence using appropriate reference sources selectively; can use the language fluently, accurately and effectively on a wide range of topics; can express news and views effectively in writing, and relate to those of others.
Contents
Oral production: commenting (news broadcast, newspaper & magazine articles, etc.)
Written production: commenting (news broadcast, newspaper & magazine articles, etc.)
Listening comprehension: radio (documentaries, live interviews, talk shows, plays, etc.)
Reading comprehension: newspapers and magazines (online and paper versions) (II)
Spoken interaction: informal discussion on a topic selected at the moment
Written interaction: exchanging correspondence by letter (e.g. complaint, expressing thoughts and feelings - 'Letter to the Editor', 'Dear Abby', etc.) (II)
Grammar: this, my, some, a lot of, etc.; pronouns; adjectives and adverbs; prepositions; verbs with prepositions and adverbs; reported speech; relative clauses; conditionals and wish; linking words.
Written production: commenting (news broadcast, newspaper & magazine articles, etc.)
Listening comprehension: radio (documentaries, live interviews, talk shows, plays, etc.)
Reading comprehension: newspapers and magazines (online and paper versions) (II)
Spoken interaction: informal discussion on a topic selected at the moment
Written interaction: exchanging correspondence by letter (e.g. complaint, expressing thoughts and feelings - 'Letter to the Editor', 'Dear Abby', etc.) (II)
Grammar: this, my, some, a lot of, etc.; pronouns; adjectives and adverbs; prepositions; verbs with prepositions and adverbs; reported speech; relative clauses; conditionals and wish; linking words.
Teaching Methods
According to the descriptors established for the level B2 in the CEFR, the methodology adopted will focus on the acquisition and development of oral and written skills (production, reception and interaction), grammar practice and vocabulary enhancement: direct exposure to authentic use of language (through videos, written texts - newspapers, magazines, etc. - Internet, CD-ROM, among others); direct participation in communicative interaction;
presentations, explanations, exercises/exploitation activities; translation (native language/foreign language/native language); individual, pair and group working; contribution to formal and informal discussions; guided study; autodidactically, by self-study.
Students may choose between two modes of assessment:
(1) Continuous assessment:
a. Written quiz (35%); b. Oral quiz (25%); c. Assignments, throughout the semester, in and at home (40%);
(2) Exam: a. Written exam (60%); b. Oral exam (40%).
presentations, explanations, exercises/exploitation activities; translation (native language/foreign language/native language); individual, pair and group working; contribution to formal and informal discussions; guided study; autodidactically, by self-study.
Students may choose between two modes of assessment:
(1) Continuous assessment:
a. Written quiz (35%); b. Oral quiz (25%); c. Assignments, throughout the semester, in and at home (40%);
(2) Exam: a. Written exam (60%); b. Oral exam (40%).
Teaching Staff
- Laura Margarida Breu Melgão
- Luís Sérgio Pinto Guerra [responsible]
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