Advanced English For Master and Doctoral Programmes
Application Deadline: July 21, 2024
OBJECTIVE
The course aims to develop advanced English language skills (C1 level).
Students with GMAT scores should participate only if they need to enhance their oral and written competencies.
TARGET AUDIENCEStudents/candidates for FEP Master’s programs taught in English: Finance, Management, Economics, Data Analytics, and Economics of Business and Strategy.
Students in FEP Doctoral programs.
Other FEP students, subject to available vacancies.
Candidates should have a reasonable level of English proficiency (between B2 and C1). They will need to take an online diagnostic test to determine their knowledge level and ensure a homogeneous group, leading to better pedagogical outcomes.
TEACHING TEAM
International House Porto
PROGRAM
The course focuses on two main competencies: writing and speaking. The content is tailored to contexts and language that will be useful for postgraduate studies, especially in the fields of economics, management, and business, which also allow for the use of English in creative and relevant situations. Sessions include discussion topics related to business practices and current themes (such as lectures on economics, economic reports, etc.) to promote dialogue. The course includes developing students’ language abilities related to presentations, a small group presentation on a topic or case study, and a writing project using the International House Porto’s Moodle platform. This project involves analyzing academic writing, summarizing or abstracting a scientific article, and creating a factual scientific stance. Additionally, advanced grammar points are covered to enhance expression in an academic environment. At the end of the course, participants receive a preparation certificate indicating the total number of continuous training hours.
COURSE STRUCTURE | DATES | TIMING
- 25 hours (in-person) + 5 hours on Moodle (writing activities)
- September: 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 + 11, 12, 13, 14, 15
- Timing: 16:30-19:00
AVAILABLE SPOTSBetween 10 and 20 participants. The course will only run if there is a minimum of 10 registered students.
PRICE
¤150
PAYMENT METHOD
Once the minimum number of registrations (10) is met, admitted students will receive an email with Multibanco payment references.
APPLICATIONS
Applications should be submitted to the email
sa_dout@fep.up.pt with the subject “Advanced English,” including the following details:
- Full name
- Civil identification number
- Complete address
- Tax identification number
- Current academic situation
After submitting their application, students will receive an email with instructions for taking the diagnostic test, which serves as one of the selection/admission criteria for the course.
SELECTION CRITERIAStudents will be selected based on the order of application, with preference given to specific course recipients, considering their diagnostic test results.
Admission to the course will be communicated via email to students, who must proceed with payment.
The course will only begin once payments are received from the admitted candidates (minimum of 10 participants).