Sumários
Essay Writing and Comprehensions
20 Setembro 2017, 12:00 • David Alan Prescott
Explanation of some techniques of essay writing and of answering comprehension exercises.
Introduction to classes and explanation of aims of course
18 Setembro 2017, 12:00 • David Alan Prescott
1. Aims of Course
The overall aim of this semester unit will be to practise and assess skills in the area of analysis and production of English of a high standard, with specific classes aimed at the language of the modern media and its role in the world as one of the themes. Particular attention will be paid to the way that English has changed and developed through the influence of print, broadcasting and social media, and how this new "media English" has influenced other languages. In addition, as it is extremely common for students of English even at this high level to be baffled at the English used in newspapers, one of the aims will be to teach the style of the language used in the press.
2. Length of Course
The length of the course will be about 50 plus hours.
3. Assessment
Assessment will be based on two elements: one written work in class, usually referred to as a test paper, and the second element, which is presence and participation in classroom activity. In the case of lack of satisfaction in the written exercise in class, there will be the opportunity for a second paper to be written in class.
Except for the cases of working students, who must inform me of their attendance situation in advance, irregular attendance will lead to a negative mark. However, under no circumstances will it be possible to simply do one test and pass the semester.
4. Bibliography and Dictionaries
A workbook available in the form of photocopies.
Webster’s Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language
5. Useful Websites
The following are websites of some interest in the field of the Media worldwide: