Sumários
'A Christmas Memory' by Truman Capote
30 Janeiro 2019, 10:00 • EDUARDA MELO CABRITA
'A Christmas Memory' by Truman Capote. Reading and discussing narrative techniques
Presented course programme and evaluation system
29 Janeiro 2019, 08:00 • Cecília Maria Beecher Martins
Presented course programme and evaluation system
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.
The contemporary novels that were selected for this CU discuss issues that are very relevant today, from migration to the consequences of the rise of populisms. An aspiration of the CU is that the reading and analysis of these works will lead to a fruitful and broad based discussion of these topics.
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 texts and academic essays.
v produce written texts of different types including academic summaries and essays.
v comprehend the structural elements and differences associated with descriptive and narrative texts
v discuss, in both a formal and informal setting, concrete as well as abstract ideas in English based on texts set for reading.
Syllabus
Consolidation of essay writing techniques for argumentative essays
Consolidation of advanced grammatical structures
Summary writing applied to literary and academic texts
Presentation of the structures of 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
A formal oral presentation of technical aspects or relevant content of the contemporary novel read during the semester.
Mandatory Course Reading One of the following novels:
Atwood, Margaret (1996) [1985] The Handmaid’s Tale, UK: Vintage Books.
Conlon, Evelyn (2013) Not the Same Sky, Ireland: Wakefield Press.
Hamid, Mohsin (2017) Exit West, UK: Penguin Books.
EVALUATION:
Formal Written Assignments 20%:an argumentative essay (10%) 21st Feb
and a either a summary or a close reading exercise (10%).
Oral Presentation based on set novel 20%
Attendance and Participation in set class activities: 20%
Final Written Test: 40% 11th April
Intro
28 Janeiro 2019, 16:00 • Bernardo Manzoni Palmeirim
Introductions & Student’s Book
Designing a utopia (GW) p.2
HW
-Buy BNW (see ISBN in Bibliography above)
-Read Atwood p.3-8
- Prep Utopia GW presentation
Assessment criteria
28 Janeiro 2019, 14:00 • EDUARDA MELO CABRITA
Students will be assessed on oral and written work. Weighting will be as follows:
writing test 50%
individual participation in debates 20%
oral, written task-based assignments
and active participation in class 25%
attendance 5%
Since assessment will be conducted on a regular basis in class, any task that is not submitted when due will be given a zero out of 20. Any form of plagiarism (including representing anyone's work as your own or receiving any unauthorised assistance) shall be reported to the Conselho Pedagógico and shall be equivalent to a fail in C1.2.
Worker students may opt for continuous assessment (in which case they will have to comply with all the assessment criteria set for regular students) OR sit an examination to be held after the end of the second semester. The examination will focus on the contents of the syllabus adopted for English.
Semester calendar
The writing test will be held on 15 April 2019. Dates for debates set in the semester plan may be altered in accordance with the work done in class.
Student's Workbook and bibliography
A Student's Workbook will be available from the green photocopy house at the beginning of the first week of classes. Students are expected to have dictionaries and grammar reference books appropriate for their level.
Tutorials
Tutorials are made by appointment with the teacher by email.
Assessment criteria
28 Janeiro 2019, 10:00 • EDUARDA MELO CABRITA
Students will be assessed on oral and written work. Weighting will be as follows:
writing test 50%
individual participation in debates 20%
oral, written task-based assignments
and active participation in class 25%
attendance 5%
Since assessment will be conducted on a regular basis in class, any task that is not submitted when due will be given a zero out of 20. Any form of plagiarism (including representing anyone's work as your own or receiving any unauthorised assistance) shall be reported to the Conselho Pedagógico and shall be equivalent to a fail in C1.2.
Worker students may opt for continuous assessment (in which case they will have to comply with all the assessment criteria set for regular students) OR sit an examination to be held after the end of the second semester. The examination will focus on the contents of the syllabus adopted for English.
Semester calendar
The writing test will be held on 15 April 2019. Dates for debates set in the semester plan may be altered in accordance with the work done in class.
Student's Workbook and bibliography
A Student's Workbook will be available from the green photocopy house at the beginning of the first week of classes. Students are expected to have dictionaries and grammar reference books appropriate for their level.
Tutorials
Tutorials are made by appointment with the teacher by email.