2023

English Language I

Name: English Language I
Code: LLT10794L
6 ECTS
Duration: 15 weeks/156 hours
Scientific Area: Linguistics

Teaching languages: Portuguese, English
Languages of tutoring support: Portuguese, English
Regime de Frequência: Presencial

Presentation

This curricular unit aims at developing the students’ English language skills by providing opportunities to engage in communicative activities in written and oral reception, production, and interaction, within the descriptors identified in the CEFR level B2.

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.

Contents

Oral production: sustained monologue: describing experience (e.g. personal identification, house/home, environment – leisure, hobbies & interests, sports, intellectual & artistic pursuits – daily life, free time, etc.)
Written production: creative writing (e.g. page of diary, experience/dreams/ambitions, etc.)
Listening comprehension: short texts/paragraphs
Reading comprehension: newspapers & magazines (online and paper versions) (I)
Spoken interaction: informal discussion on a previously selected topic

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%).

Teaching Staff

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