Sumários
Animated reading
17 Fevereiro 2016, 12:00 • Cecília Maria Beecher Martins
BNW Pre-Reading I
17 Fevereiro 2016, 08:00 • Bernardo Manzoni Palmeirim
- Presentations and discussion of homework research findings
- Brainstorming session in pairs: creating an ideal society. Class feedback.
HW:
- Read the "Foreword" (by A. Huxley, i.e. not the "Introduction")
- View a dystopian fiction movie (from my suggestions or one you believe is suitable) and fill in the "Elements of the Novel" student sheet
Presentation of programme and evaluation criteria
15 Fevereiro 2016, 16:00 • Cecília Maria Beecher Martins
English C1. English Advanced Proficiency 2 TP 6& 7
2015/2016 Academic Year 2nd Semester
Teacher: Cecilia Beecher Martins email address: cbeecher@campus.ul.pt
COURSE PROGRAMME AND REGULATIONS
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit
To acquire a C1.2 level of fluency and accuracy in the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in English using and producing materials appropriate for language learning in a university environment.
At the end of the Curricular Unit, they will be expected to
v be able to read, appreciate and criticise texts of different types, including literary, journalistic and philosophical texts.
v produce written texts of different types including academic and journalistic summaries, essay and descriptive as well as narrative texts.
v to discuss concrete as well as abstract ideas in English
v listen to and discuss issues presented through online and other debates and discussions carried out in a number of different accents, related to different cultural and scientific areas
Syllabus
Consolidation of essay writing techniques for “opinion” and “for and against” essays
Summary writing applied to literary, academic and journalistic texts
Writing descriptive and narrative texts
Listening to varied multimedia resources including debates, discussions, lectures and video clips
Reading and discussion of a set contemporary novel
Preparation of student led discussion on literary texts
Presentation of an Oxford Union style debate
Teaching methodologies (including evaluation)
The methods used in this CU will be student-centred and task based with a progressive development of the difficulty of the exercises applied to encourage the development of active listening, speaking reading and writing skills up to a C1.2. Students will also practice different types of writing, namely summary writing, essay writing and narrative and descriptive writing, so that they understand the differences and similarities between the different styles.
Students will listen to and discuss a series of authentic multi-media resources presented in various English accents, to improve their listening skills and to expand their notion of “English as an international language”. They will also participate in speaking activities common in British and American universities, such as individual or group student-led discussions on set sections of the course novel and participate in an Oxford Union Style Debate.
EVALUATION:
Written Assignments 20%
Oxford Union Style Debate 20%
Attendance, Participation, Tasks Performed in Class and Presentation Section of Novel: 20%
Final Written Test: 40%
Bibliography
Course Book for English C1. 2 TP6&7 – available at the beginning of the semester
Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi (2014) Americanah, London: Fourth Estate.
Donovan, Melissa (2011) Adventures in Writing: 101 Creative Exercises, San Francisco, Swan Hatch Press.
Hewings, Martin & Thane, Craig (2012) Cambridge Academic English C1 Advanced: Student's Book, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Office hours
A weekly 1-hour tutorial will be available, but students must register for this, and these tutorials will be scheduled according to student or teacher request. If a tutorial session is full when students request, they will automatically be enrolled for the next available session.
Requirements
Students must have passed English C1.1 or been placed at C1.2 level by the FLUL Placement Test to enrol in this Curricular Unit.
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. Please turn off your mobile phones or place in bags at the beginning of class. 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.
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.
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.
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 in the case of part-time students only, work-related problems. 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.
Please note that the Test date has been set, but extenuating circumstances sometimes require changes in the Course Calendar.
Presentation of programme and evaluation criteria
15 Fevereiro 2016, 12:00 • Cecília Maria Beecher Martins
English C1. English Advanced Proficiency 2 TP 6& 7
2015/2016 Academic Year 2nd Semester
Teacher: Cecilia Beecher Martins email address: cbeecher@campus.ul.pt
COURSE PROGRAMME AND REGULATIONS
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit
To acquire a C1.2 level of fluency and accuracy in the four language skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening) in English using and producing materials appropriate for language learning in a university environment.
At the end of the Curricular Unit, they will be expected to
v be able to read, appreciate and criticise texts of different types, including literary, journalistic and philosophical texts.
v produce written texts of different types including academic and journalistic summaries, essay and descriptive as well as narrative texts.
v to discuss concrete as well as abstract ideas in English
v listen to and discuss issues presented through online and other debates and discussions carried out in a number of different accents, related to different cultural and scientific areas
Syllabus
Consolidation of essay writing techniques for “opinion” and “for and against” essays
Summary writing applied to literary, academic and journalistic texts
Writing descriptive and narrative texts
Listening to varied multimedia resources including debates, discussions, lectures and video clips
Reading and discussion of a set contemporary novel
Preparation of student led discussion on literary texts
Presentation of an Oxford Union style debate
Teaching methodologies (including evaluation)
The methods used in this CU will be student-centred and task based with a progressive development of the difficulty of the exercises applied to encourage the development of active listening, speaking reading and writing skills up to a C1.2. Students will also practice different types of writing, namely summary writing, essay writing and narrative and descriptive writing, so that they understand the differences and similarities between the different styles.
Students will listen to and discuss a series of authentic multi-media resources presented in various English accents, to improve their listening skills and to expand their notion of “English as an international language”. They will also participate in speaking activities common in British and American universities, such as individual or group student-led discussions on set sections of the course novel and participate in an Oxford Union Style Debate.
EVALUATION:
Written Assignments 20%
Oxford Union Style Debate 20%
Attendance, Participation, Tasks Performed in Class and Presentation Section of Novel: 20%
Final Written Test: 40%
Bibliography
Course Book for English C1. 2 TP6&7 – available at the beginning of the semester
Adichie, Chimamanda Ngozi (2014) Americanah, London: Fourth Estate.
Donovan, Melissa (2011) Adventures in Writing: 101 Creative Exercises, San Francisco, Swan Hatch Press.
Hewings, Martin & Thane, Craig (2012) Cambridge Academic English C1 Advanced: Student's Book, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Office hours
A weekly 1-hour tutorial will be available, but students must register for this, and these tutorials will be scheduled according to student or teacher request. If a tutorial session is full when students request, they will automatically be enrolled for the next available session.
Requirements
Students must have passed English C1.1 or been placed at C1.2 level by the FLUL Placement Test to enrol in this Curricular Unit.
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. Please turn off your mobile phones or place in bags at the beginning of class. 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.
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.
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.
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 in the case of part-time students only, work-related problems. 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.
Please note that the Test date has been set, but extenuating circumstances sometimes require changes in the Course Calendar.
Introduction
15 Fevereiro 2016, 08:00 • Bernardo Manzoni Palmeirim
Introductions
Presentation of Student’s Book: syllabus, rules and assessment, etc.
HW:
- Buy Brave New World (by Aldous Huxley) at FLUL bookstore, or ISBN 9780099477464
- Groups research topics for discussion next class