Course Unit / Academic Skills and Conversation Classes in English

Academic Skills and Conversation Classes in English

Year
1
Academic year
2014-2015
Code
02028239
Subject Area
Foreing Languagues and Literatures
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Other Languages of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
ECTS Credits
1.5
Type
Compulsory
Level
Non Degree Course

Recommended Prerequisites

n.a.

Teaching Methods

The lessons will be practical in that the focus will be on pronunciation and clarity of the medium of presentation – English.

In every lesson, students will have the opportunity to

- make a presentation, putting their acquired knowledge into practice, with both prepared and impromptu speeches;

- participate in conversations in groups based on a variety of topics

-  prepare and participate in academic seminars

Learning Outcomes

  • Development of techniques for Academic and Professional presentations
  • Exercises in pronunciation, articulation and voice projection
  • Overcoming the fear of public speaking in a foreign language
  • Conversation – various topics: Understanding better what others are saying
  • Learning to express yourself clearly, quickly, and in the correct manner
  • Expanding and developing your vocabulary
  • Appearing as a more confident person with better conversational skills
  • Encouraging communication and interaction in pairs or groups based on everyday situations.
  • Writing abstracts in English
  • Preparation and participation in academic seminars

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

  • Development of techniques for Academic and Professional presentations
  • Exercises in pronunciation, articulation and voice projection
  • Overcoming the fear of public speaking in a foreign language
  • Conversation – various topics: Understanding better what others are saying
  • Learning to express yourself clearly, quickly, and in the correct manner
  • Expanding and developing your vocabulary
  • Appearing as a more confident person with better conversational skills
  • Encouraging communication and interaction in pairs or groups based on everyday situations.
  • Writing abstracts in English
  • Preparation and participation in academic seminars

Head Lecturer(s)

Michelle de Saraiva Amado

Assessment Methods

Assessement
At the end of the course, the students will be required to make an assessed presentation.: 100.0%

Bibliography

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