Course Unit / Oral Communication A1/A2

Oral Communication A1/A2

Year
1
Academic year
2017-2018
Code
02032663
Subject Area
Language
Language of Instruction
Portuguese
Other Languages of Instruction
English
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-face
Duration
SEMESTRIAL
ECTS Credits
6.0
Type
Compulsory
Level
Non Degree Course

Recommended Prerequisites

NA

Teaching Methods

Lecture-demonstration by the teacher

Oral excercises

Reading aloud by students

Learning Outcomes

Listening: The student is expected to be able to understand basic vocabulary and clearly and carefully articulated phrases regarding common subjects, e.g. basic personal information, daily routines and the immediate surroundings.


Speaking production and interaction: The student is expected to be able to communicate in simple and routine verbal exchanges on familiar topics.

Work Placement(s)

No

Syllabus

• Greeting and introducing
• Being polite:
o addressing others (formal and informal)
o congratulating, thanking, apologizing, asking permission
• Talking about:
o personal information;
o daily routines;
o shopping and consumer services;
o travel arrangements;
o health care.
• Telling the time and dates
• Giving information regarding transportation and asking for directions
• Inviting; refusing/ accepting invitations
• Temporal and physical localization
• Describing:
o objects;
o people;
o feelings and emotions;
o daily events.
• Talking about likes and dislikes.

Obs.: The syllabus can be revised to better suit students' needs.

Head Lecturer(s)

Sandra Marisa da Costa Chapouto

Assessment Methods

Assessment
Final written and oral test: 40.0%
Continuous assessment: 60.0%

Bibliography

Materiais de apoio específicos para este curso. Instruction materials suitable for this course.