Introductory lesson

21 Setembro 2015, 12:00 • Tânia Joesephine Gregg Lopes da Silva

Discussion of the programme:

- development of discursive language through reading, writing, critical analysis, discussion and debate:

-analysis of a short story by a contemporary British author

-the viewing of one film by a contemporary British/American director

- structured debates – students will be introduced to the techniques of organising ideas and opinions in a structured manner for debating purposes. The aim is to help students construct coherent, cohesive and persuasive arguments

Teaching methodologies (including evaluation)

development of discursive language through reading, writing, critical analysis, discussion and debate.

 Students will be assessed on attendance, class work (oral and written), homework, tests (written and oral).

Weighting will be as follows:

Test 1                                                                                   30%

Test 2                                                                                   30%

Book Report                                                                         30%

Class participation and homework                                       10%