Sumários
19 Outubro 2020, 11:00
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John Richard Walker
Course book Unit 3
Definition of sentence and paragraph and the differences between the two.
How paragraphs are formed in English c/f Portuguese.
Using the article from "Correio da Manhã" reproduced in unit 3 of the course book, identifying what each paragraph is (or is supposed to be) about. As a result, which items of information should be moved to another paragraph, so that each paragraph is about a single theme?
15 Outubro 2020, 11:00
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John Richard Walker
Where to find evidence to justify/support the arguments presented.
Evaluation of different categories of source.
Find evidence to support argument 4 in favor of Erasmus (it promotes mutual tolerance).
13 Outubro 2020, 11:00
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John Richard Walker
Course book Unit 2
How to present each argument in academic writing:
a) state the point clearly and simply
b) develop the argument and explain how it is relevant to the issue at hand
c) justify with evidence from a reputable source.
12 Outubro 2020, 11:00
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John Richard Walker
Thinking up arguments on more than one side of an issue.
"Participation in the Erasmus program is a complete waste of time and public money. Students would do better to stay at home and finish their courses".
Arguments produced in class compared with samples form the course book.
8 Outubro 2020, 11:00
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John Richard Walker
Putting pluralism into practice: different issues on different sides of a subject.
The importance of a balanced approach.