Sumários
"Stutterer" + "Girl"
18 Setembro 2024, 12:30 • Rui Vitorino Azevedo
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We watched the short film "Stutterer"
and engaged in a group discussion on the following aspects: -
Barriers of Communication: Discussed the communication challenges faced
by the main character. -
Fighting Insecurities: Explored how the main character and others confront their
insecurities, particularly when speaking. -
Portrayal of Disabilities: Examined stereotypes and the portrayal of
people with disabilities in the film. -
Camera Work:
Analyzed how camera techniques are used to evoke sympathy for the main
character. -
Voice-Overs and Non-Diegetic Sounds: Discussed the impact of voice-overs and
non-diegetic sounds on the narrative. -
Voice, Individuality, and Identity: Reflected on the relationship between voice,
individuality, and identity. We then read and explored the main
themes in Jamaica Kincaid’s short story "Girl." We discussed
how the story addresses gender roles and expectations by highlighting the
societal pressures placed on young girls, particularly through the mother’s
detailed instructions on domestic duties and proper behavior. We examined the
complex mother-daughter relationship, noting how the mother’s advice reflects
both care and control. The theme of societal pressure and conformity was
analyzed, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a good reputation and
adhering to social norms. We also touched on the struggle for identity and
self-expression, considering the daughter’s minimal responses and the tension
between following prescribed roles and seeking individuality. Additionally,
we considered the cultural context of the story, noting how the instructions
convey cultural traditions and expectations from the mother’s perspective.
Finally, we discussed the themes of power and authority within the family
dynamic and broader society. |
Introduction
18 Setembro 2024, 11:00 • Cláudia Rute Canelas Pereira Duarte
The general theme for the course will be crime/thriller novels, covering different eras, with the objective of developing a critical sense of language and how it is expressed by different authors. The syllabus also includes video resources to ensure the variety of exposure to spoken English and to increase students’ knowledge of vocabulary and register. Learners should also be able to follow and take part in more abstract/technical discussions and to adapt to new circumstances efficiently and with few mistakes. The main objective is to broaden linguistic knowledge in terms of register and of more complex grammatical structures. The objective is also to understand some aspects of English culture and how it articulates with language, and to be able to describe their own culture and view of the world in a complete and honest perspective.
Evaluation
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Test 1 – Final Debate |
30% |
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Test 2 – Final Essay |
30% |
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Participation in class + 2 assignments |
40% |
Students are expected to fulfill an extra hour of individual study a week, for which will be assigned extra work.
Homework for next class: Reaading the micro stories (available in the resources drive)
Assessment criteria
17 Setembro 2024, 09:30 • Daniel Gregg Lopes da Silva
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
· Essay 1: 30% (25 or 29 October)
· Debate: 30% (17 and 20 December)
· Final Essay: 40% (10 December)
Lesson 1
16 Setembro 2024, 17:00 • Katarzyna Dominika Karpowicz Osowska
- Introduction to the course
Presentations; Assessment; Semester Planning
16 Setembro 2024, 14:00 • Ana Rita Martins
ENGLISH C1.1 (ENGLISH PROFICIENCY)
TP2
2024/2025 – First Semester
Ana Rita Martins (anaritasilva@edu.ulisboa.pt)
1. OBJECTIVES
English C1.1 builds on the competencies gained at
English B2.2 level. While it works on all four language skills, this course
will focus specifically on descriptive writing and vocabulary building. Sensory
description will play a key role in getting students to transition from vague
to concrete and sensory-packed discourse (vivid vs. vague language; show don’t
tell). In addition, students will expand their vocabulary and improve their
knowledge of complex grammatical structures using Cambridge examination materials.
These aims will be achieved by means of
specific written and oral activities, which will serve as the basis for
continuous assessment. These activities will include:
§ Reading: Short stories will be selected for in-class
discussions and activities. A novel will also be read independently and
discussed in class;
§ Academic Writing: Descriptive writing; Writing about
literature;
§ Speaking: In-class discussions and oral descriptive
exercises;
§ Listening/Viewing: A film and short videos on relevant
topics will be screened and discussed.
2. ASSESSMENT AND GRADING SYSTEM
Assessment will be continuous. Students are expected to attend all classes and to complete assignments prior to the class. Students will also be required to perform a variety of in-class activities (both written and oral).
The assessment criteria are as
follows:
Grammar Test: 15%
Descriptive Writing Assignment: 25%
Oral Assignment: 20%
Written Test: 25%
Attendance & Participation: 15%
2.1. Date for the Grammar Test: November 25
2.2. Date for the Descriptive Writing Assignment: October 28
2.3. Dates for the oral assignments: December 9 | January 6 & 10
2.4. Date for the Written Test: December 20
NB: § If you do not come to class on the day you are meant to do your in-house written assessment or participate in the oral assignments, you will get zero.
3. BIBLIOGRAPHY
§ C1.1 Coursebook (a collection of essays, articles and
stories) will be made available online.
§ Compulsory reading: Small Things Like These (2023) by Claire Keegan
§ Dictionaries: students are expected to have at least
one of the following dictionaries:
o Cambridge International Dictionary of English
o Collins Cobuild Dictionary of English Language
o Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture
o Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of Current
English
o The New Penguin English Dictionary
§ Other references:
“Descriptive Essays.” Purdue Online Writing Lab.
Purdue University.
https://owl.purdue.edu/owl/general_writing/academic_writing/essay_writing/descriptive_essays.html
[Accessed Feb. 2024]
“How to write a literary analysis essay.” Available
from:
http://www.bucks.edu/media/bcccmedialibrary/pdf/HOWTOWRITEALITERARYANALYSISESSAY_10.15.07_001.pdf
[Accessed March 4, 2023]
Turabian, Kate L. Student’s Guide to Writing
College Papers. Fifth Edition. University of Chicago Press, 2016.
“Writing Body Paragraphs.” Writing for Success.
University of Minnesota, 2015. Available from:
https://open.lib.umn.edu/writingforsuccess/chapter/9-2-writing-body-paragraphs/
[Accessed November 20, 2023]
4. CLASSROOM POLICIES
4.1. Plagiarism
§ Plagiarism is the act of using somebody else’s ideas
and work as your own in either written or oral work and constitutes a very
serious academic offence. Work found to be plagiarised will immediately get zero.
§ Make sure you are well acquainted with the FLUL Assessment Regulations with regards to fraud and plagiarism.
4.2. Attendance and Punctuality
§ As stated in the School of Arts and Humanities
Assessment Regulations published on the FLUL website, students are required to
comply with 100% attendance. Absence must be justified up to 10 days after a
class has been missed.
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If you miss a class,
make sure you refer to the Course Calendar or get in touch with one of your
classmates to find out what preparation is required for the next class. You can
also access the class summaries online (in Portal Académico).
§ Classes start five minutes after the hour. Your
presence and arrival on time is essential and will be reflected on your final
mark — being late not only disturbs class but is also a sign of disrespect for
your classmates and your teacher.
§ Students who are absent on the set test date will not get a chance to sit the test on another date. Arrangement of alternative test dates is subject to the student’s submission of a medical certificate/formal justification.
4.3. Mobile phones
§ Please turn the sound off your mobile phone at the
beginning of every class and keep it away from your desk.
§ If you are seen using a mobile phone during a test,
your test will be taken away and will be graded as zero.
§ Active participation in both class and group
discussions is not only reflected in your final mark but it also ensures you
develop fluency and confidence.
§ This is an English language course. Do not speak
Portuguese in class with either your classmates or your teacher.
§ The following are called ‘special dispensations’ and
cover medical problems, personal or medical problems arising from disability,
extreme personal and family problems, force majeure and work-related problems.
a. A student
should contact me at the earliest opportunity if they cannot meet the deadline
and ask for permission for late submission in advance of the deadline. The
student’s request should be accompanied or followed by medical evidence or
other documentation where appropriate;
b. I will then inform you of whether you can hand in work after the deadline.
4.6. Schedule & Rooms
§ TP2: Mondays [room: C013] and Fridays [C015] | 2.00-3.30pm
§ Office hours: Wednesdays | 2.00-3.30pm [online]