Sumários

English C1.2 builds on the competencies gained at English C1.1 level. The objective of this course is to encourages students to read, interpret and reflect on English-language fiction, namely fantasy and young adult’s literature. Based on the assumption that accessing works of fantasy can initiate awareness of societal issues, create motivation and have therapeutic effects, this course will focus on:

· enhancing students reading skills;

· raising awareness to how emotions can be activated through symbols that appeal to people’s deepest hopes, fears, and dreams;

· recognizing how values and ideology are embedded in entertainment media;

· understanding one’s own biases and point of view;

· academic writing & speaking skills.

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: Writing about literature;

· Speaking: In-class discussions and oral exercises;

· Listening/Viewing: Short videos on relevant topics will be screened and discussed.

2. Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

· Analyse English-language fiction, particularly fantasy and young adult literature, to identify how literary devices, symbols, values and ideologies contribute to the construction of meaning;

· Evaluate different interpretations of literary texts, reflecting on how personal perspectives, assumptions and biases may influence the understanding of characters, themes and social issues;

· Produce coherent and well-structured academic responses to literary texts, using appropriate vocabulary, complex grammatical structures, and evidence to support interpretations and arguments.

3. 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: 10%

In-class writing activity: 20%

Oral Assignment: 25%

Literary Essay: 25%

Attendance & Participation: 20% (including interviewer duties)

3.1. Date for the Grammar Test: November 23

3.2. Date for the in-class Writing Activity: October 28

3.3. Date for the Literary Essay: December 9

3.4. Dates for the oral assignments: See Course Calendar

4. BIBLIOGRAPHY

§ Course materials are available on Moodle “English C1.2 - TP2 [26/27]”;

§ Compulsory reading: The Butcher of the Forest (2024) by Premee Mohamed.

§ Other references:

Fowkes, Katherine A. The Fantasy Film. Wiley-Blackwell, 2010.

“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]

Mendlesohn, Farah and James, Edward. A Short History of Fantasy. Middlesex University Press, 2009.

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]