Introduction to the course

1 Outubro 2020, 11:00 • John Richard Walker

Introduction to the course, the programme, the materials and the evaluation system. 

Introduction and Programme

30 Setembro 2020, 18:30 • Tânia Joesephine Gregg Lopes da Silva

ACADEMIC ENGLISH C2

In addition to exploring the conventions of academic writing in general, the course will focus primarily on the language and structures involved in the writing of an academic paper. The following areas of study will be explored:

·         Organisation, structure and cohesion

·         Academic register

Writing an Academic Paper

·         Thesis statement and topic sentences

·         Paraphrasing, summarising and in-text citations

·         Expression of arguments, evidence and stance

·         Hedging

·         Writing a literature review

·         Writing an abstract

 

*Students should bring their devices (laptops) to classes

Students will be assessed on their understanding and assimilation of the skills required to meet advanced academic writing and speaking standards, in the four core areas of reading, writing, speaking and listening.

Assessment will include two in-class exercises- the first a literature review, the second the production of a summary based on notes taken from listening to an authentic lecture in a university context. The written test will focus on specific features of academic writing to be highlighted in an essay, and the extended essay (2000-3000 words), based on students’ analysis of an academic paper related to their area of study, will include all the features practiced in class. Students will also deliver an individual oral presentation based on specific features of an academic article of their choice.  

Assessment Criteria

In-class writing -  Literature review– October 28 -                                                          10%

Test essay– November 9 -                                                                                                        20%

In class Listening and summary – Dec 7 -                                                                            20%

Extended Essay (based on academic article) – Dec 16 -                                                                25%

Oral Presentations –Dec 9 and 16                                                                                          15%

Participation and attendance -                                                                                                10%

 

All tests and assignments for evaluation will be in-class.

The Zoom link for our Thursday classes is as follows:

Hi there,

Tania Joesephine Gregg Lopes Da Silva is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Academic English
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/84504045768?pwd=L0s4N1AwZjhzNUNNVGgyVUV6NTZ5Zz09
   Password: 099738

Or iPhone one-tap:  211202618,84504045768# or 308804188,84504045768#

Or Telephone:
   Dial: +351 211 202 618 (Portugal Toll) or +351 308 804 188 (Portugal Toll)
   Meeting ID: 845 0404 5768
   International numbers available: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/u/kt4ZMqe8S

Zoom Tutorial – Wednesday Mornings 9am-10am by appointment only via email.

The Zoom link for the Tutorial session is as follows:

Hi there,

Tania Joesephine Gregg Lopes Da Silva is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: Tutorial
Time: This is a recurring meeting Meet anytime

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/j/87059522567?pwd=REhRZUViVjlWZSsxM1NLaG51MXA4QT09
   Password: 062798

Or iPhone one-tap:  308804188,87059522567# or 308810988,87059522567#

Or Telephone:
   Dial: +351 308 804 188 (Portugal Toll) or +351 308 810 988 (Portugal Toll)
   Meeting ID: 870 5952 2567
   International numbers available: https://videoconf-colibri.zoom.us/u/kdCgryeDwX

All material will be put on Moodle to be accessed and downloaded by students.

The link to our class on Moodle is as follows:

https://elearning.ulisboa.pt/course/view.php?id=4102