Welcome to the Pleasure Dome

20 Fevereiro 2018, 10:00 • David Michael Greer

What, When and How Much.

Methodology

1st student introductions

introduction to the course and to the programme

20 Fevereiro 2018, 08:00 • John Richard Walker

Introduction to the course and to the programme:

the syllabus, the themes of the course, the essential bibliography and where to obtain it, the evaluation scheme.

Syllabus

19 Fevereiro 2018, 16:00 • Rui Vitorino Azevedo

General introduction to the course: reviewed the syllabus and assessment criteria.

Introduction to C1.1

19 Fevereiro 2018, 14:00 • Hilda Alexandra Prazeres Eusebio

Students were introduced to C1.1 English and were emailed the course book.

COURSE PROGRAMME AND REGULATIONS

1.       Aims

To further develop the students’ abilities to interact with longer texts and to fluently respond both orally and in writing within well structured and organized formats in various contexts whether academic, social and/or professional. Reading, writing, listening, speaking and academic skills will be integrated in order for students to develop fluency, efficiency and effectiveness in communication at near mastery level.

2.  Course Content and Resources

Although we will be dealing with grammatical problems common to the group as a whole, you might find that you have difficulty with specific grammar structures. Do ask for help, but, ultimately, as a university student, you are expected to supplement the work done in class and consolidate your understanding of grammar structures by referring to a suitable grammar.

3. Bibliography

Set Reading: Torday, Paul (2007) Salmon Fishing in the Yemen, UK: Phoenix.

4. Appropriate Grammars:

Hewings, M. (2005) Advanced Grammar in Use, Cambridge: CUP

Foley, M. and Hall, D. (2003) Advanced Learners’ Grammar, Harlow: Longman

5. Appropriate Dictionaries:

Cambridge International Dictionary of English

Collins Cobuild Dictionary of English Language

Longman Dictionary of English Language and Culture

Oxford Advances Learner’s Dictionary of Current English

The New Penguin English Dictionary

Collins Thesaurus

Penguin Dictionary of English Synonyms and Antonyms

Assessment

Assessment methods include written test(s), coursework (homework, compositions, essays) and an oral examination and/or presentation. Weighting will be as follows:

Written assignments                                                      15%

(Dates for submission of written assignments will be announced as the term proceeds.  This mark also includes the essay and summary writing exercise that will be done in class.)

Oxford Union-Style Debate                                         20%

Written Test                                                                 50%

Attendance and participation                                       15%

(this must include observations on at least 2 debates, other than the one prepared by the student).

Homework assignments must have the following on the front page:

·         Student’s name;

·         Student’s class (turma).

Homework documents must be saved as follows:

·         your assignments should be saved as:

• Example:
• ana silva – summary
• ana silva – essay

All written work (including in-class written work not corrected in class) will be marked by the teacher with a colour key (yellow = incorrect conjugation; blue = incorrect spelling, etc.) and students may have the opportunity to correct their own mistakes in class under supervision.  All students are entitled to tutorials for in-class and homework writing assignments, and grammar after they receive their work marked.  No student can have more than two tutorials in total.

Extra support

All C1.1 students must get extra support with their writing assignments from the WILL Lab (Writing Innovation, Learning and Language Laboratory), located in room 1.23.  To book a session with the WILL Lab, you must email them in advance at WillLab_UL@letras.ulisboa.pt.

6. Attendance and Punctuality

Classes start ten 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.

Mobile phones are not normally learning aids. Therefore they should be turned off or in silence. Please keep them in your bags or pockets, never on your desks. If you do have an emergency situation and need to take a call during class, let me know at the beginning of the lesson.

7. Participation

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.

8. Submission of coursework

Written work must be word processed and double-spaced, using font size 12. It must be identified with the student’s name, name of the subject and class number, and date.  It must be emailed to me by no later than MIDNIGHT on the due date.

If you submit work to be marked after the deadline, 1 mark will be deducted for each working day the work is late after the deadline. If you submit your work more than 5 days late, your work will not be marked and it will be graded as zero.

Refer to the “Harvard System of Referencing and Citation” for guidelines on correct referencing.

Course Calendar

Lesson 1

19 Fevereiro 2018, 12:00 • Katarzyna Dominika Karpowicz Osowska

- Introduction to the course - contents, assessment, dates

- Vocabulary: language learning & communicating

- Grammar review: Past Simple & Present Perfect 

- Speaking & writing: My language learning experience

- "Fake nice" - reading

Homework: exs. 1-3 (extra worksheet)

Vocabulary from the lesson:

- Communicating: to make eye contact, to come into contact with, to gossip, to butt in, to overhear, to have a row, to intervene, to witter on, to grumble about, to eavesdrop on, to bicker, to chat up
- Language learning: to acquire a language, to struggle with, to attain a level/a degree of competence, to get accustomed to, to brush up (a language), to have an ear for languages, to hold a conversation, to put sth into practice, to keep at it, to pick up phrases, to get to grips with, rusty  
- "Fake nice": pushy, churlish, perky, spurious