Code: | IAB1 | Acronym: | IAB1 |
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Classification | Keyword |
CNAEF | Foreign languages and literatures |
Active? | Yes |
Responsible unit: | Department of Anglo-American Studies |
Course/CS Responsible: | English (B1) |
Acronym | No. of Students | Study Plan | Curricular Years | Credits UCN | Credits ECTS | Contact hours | Total Time |
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ECINB1 | 19 | Study Plan | 1 | - | 5,5 | 120 | 150 |
The course seeks to respond to the general public's need for English language learning.
The main purpose of the course will be to develop the following skills:
In the first semester of the school year, the sub-level B1.1.1 will take place. In the second semester will take place the sub-level B1.2.
I can understand the main points of clear standard speech on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc. I can understand the main points of many radio or TV programmes on current affairs or topics of personal or professional interest when the delivery is relatively slow and clear.
I can understand texts that consist mainly of high frequency every day or job related language.
I can understand the description of events, feelings and wishes in personal letters.
I can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. I can enter unprepared into conversation on topics that are familiar, of personal interest or pertinent to everyday life (e.g. family, hobbies, work, travel and current events).
I can connect phrases in a simple way in order to describe experiences and events, my dreams, hopes and ambitions. I can briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. I can narrate a story or relate the plot of a book or film and describe my reactions.
I can write simple connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. I can write personal letters describing experiences and impressions.
Placement test. More information here.
The communicative and grammatical contents for this level are the following:
Diverse methodology, chosen according to the age and cognitive profile of the students and their training needs.
Designation | Weight (%) |
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Participação presencial | 30,00 |
Teste | 70,00 |
Total: | 100,00 |
Designation | Time (hours) |
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Frequência das aulas | 120,00 |
Estudo autónomo | 30,00 |
Total: | 150,00 |
75% attendance
The final grade will result from the weighting of the following assessment components:
continuous student work (30%);
written test performed at the end of the 1st semester (30%);
written test at the end of the 2nd semester (40%).