Sumários
Introduction to C1.1 English
11 Setembro 2023, 08:00 • Hilda Alexandra Prazeres Eusebio
Today's lesson was just an introduction to the course.
This C1.1 course has just one aim: for the student to learn how to express their opinion in a clear, concise, and coherent manner. Fluency in speech and writing is essential for this and will be developed over the course of the semester. To be clear, students will be expressing their opinions on current affairs through writing (editorials) and speaking (debates).
2. Course Content and Resources
Although we will not be dealing with grammatical problems during class, you will be tested on grammar and English Language use. You are expected to study grammar and English use at home. Naturally, if you have any questions or concerns, please email me to book a tutorial.
Tutorials will be held online on Fridays from 10h00 – 11h00. If you cannot make this hour due to work or conflicting class schedules, please let me know.
3. Resources
All necessary resources – such as this course book, grammar workbooks, and mock test papers – will be uploaded onto the Google drive that we, as a class, will share or onto the online summaries (videos only).
4. Grading Policy and Course Requirements
Attendance
and class participation – 15% |
Oral
Exams – 25% ·
Oxford Union-style Debate
1 (5%) ·
Oxford Union-style Debate
2 (20%) |
Grammar/English
Language Use Test – 20% |
Written
Exam – 40% ·
Written Test – Editorial |
Should you FAIL the course,
you can sit the Final Exam (Época
Especial) which will be in January
2024. This exam will consist of writing one editorial only –
there is no oral examination.
OPTIONAL HOMEWORK ASSIGNMENTS and
TUTORIALS
Students will have one to two OPTIONAL homework assignments which, upon completion, they must email me. All students are entitled to tutorials for grammar and for their optional homework assignments (after they receive their work marked).
No student can have more than three one-on-one tutorials in total.
All tutorials will be on: Fridays from 10h00 – 11h00 (but if you cannot make this time due to work/school restrictions, we will try to find alternatives).