Speaking Skills in Academic English

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

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

This course will enable students to

– learn techniques for academic and professional presentations

– write abstracts in English

– improve their pronunciation, articulation and voice projection

– develop their listening comprehension skills

– develop their speaking skills

– expand their vocabulary

– acquire better conversational skills

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

Development of techniques for academic and professional presentations

Writing abstracts in English

Exercises in pronunciation, articulation and voice projection

Overcoming the fear of public speaking in a foreign language

Conversation:

– 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

Head Lecturer(s)

Stephen David Thomas

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Assessed presentation: 100.0%

Bibliography

Vários recursos adaptados ao contexto do curso, a indicar no decurso das aulas. Different materials will be provided during the course.