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Presentation
Presentation
The course unit aims to provide students with opportunities to consolidate their existing knowledge of the English language and acquire new knowledge at a more advanced level. The textbooks Business Result Pre-Intermediate, Business Result Advanced, and Essential Grammar in Use are used. Practical classes will focus on work in international organizations and institutions, cultural differences, and global challenges. Students will give presentations, defend arguments, engage in discussions, etc., in order to strengthen their oral skills. It is essential to master vocabulary related to international relations and cultural differences.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
2 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULP290-7439
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Topics: Working in multicultural contexts Future trends in work environments Communication in professional contexts (e.g., making complaints) Careers Global challenges Grammar: Present and past tenses: review Modal verbs Expressing the future Passive voice
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Objectives
Objectives
The main objective of this curricular unit is to consolidate and develop linguistic knowledge to a more advanced level, with an emphasis on areas relevant to the study cycle. Students will have to understand the English language, written and oral, in everyday situations and in more complex professional situations. They will have to use vocabular which is suitable for professional contexts, and know how to distinguish between formal and informal language. They will have to use sentences with correct grammar, both in writing and orally.
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Teaching methodologies and assessment
Teaching methodologies and assessment
The syllabus aims to develop speaking, listening, writing and reading skills, through various exercises inspired by organizational environments and international relations. Reading activities propose authentic texts designed to develop comprehension skills. Writing practice will be implemented through structured tasks. Oral skills (speaking and listening) will be developed through a variety of tasks (debates, listening exercises, group conversations). Assessment Continuous assessment: oral presentation in class (50%) written test (50%)
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References
References
[Preencher APELIDO], [Preencher Primeiros Nomes] - [Preencher Título]. [Preencher Edição. Local de publicação :Editor, Ano de publicação. Descrição física. Série. ISBN)] [Preencher APELIDO], [Preencher Primeiros Nomes] - [Preencher Título]. [Preencher Edição. Local de publicação :Editor, Ano de publicação. Descrição física. Série. ISBN)
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Office Hours
Office Hours
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Mobility
Mobility
No