Presentation of Programme and Evaluation Criteria

18 Setembro 2017, 12:00 • Cecília Maria Beecher Martins

Presentation of Programme and Evaluation Criteria

 

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

Consolidation of grammatical structures

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

 

EVALUATION:

Written Assignments 20% - there will be three written assignments, an argumentative essay, descriptive text and a narrative text  - the best 2 grades will be considered for evaluation.

Oxford Union Style Debate 20%

Attendance and Participation in set class activities: 20%    

Final Written Test: 40% 22nd November 2017