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English C1.2

Code: LLC060     Acronym: IC1.2

Keywords
Classification Keyword
OFICIAL English

Instance: 2021/2022 - 2S Ícone do Moodle

Active? Yes
Responsible unit: Department of Anglo-American Studies
Course/CS Responsible: Bachelor in Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym No. of Students Study Plan Curricular Years Credits UCN Credits ECTS Contact hours Total Time
LA 42 LA - Study Plan 3 - 6 52 162
LLC 81 LLC - Monodisciplinary Study Plan 3 - 6 52 162
LLC - Bidisciplinar Study Plan (Portuguese Studies) 3 - 6 52 162
LLC - Bidisciplinar Study Plan (Two Foreign Languages) 3 - 6 52 162
LRI 27 LRI - Study Plan 3 - 6 52 162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

The learning objectives for this level of foreign language learning correspond largely to those defined by the CEFR. Students can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts (from various sources) and recognize implicit meaning in these texts. Students can draw comparisons and express reasoned choices. Students can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for lexical expressions or grammatical structures. Students can use language flexibly and effectively for a variety of discursive purposes. Students can produce clear, well-structured, detailed written text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Learning outcomes and competences

The learning outcomes for this level of foreign language learning correspond largely to those defined by the CEFR. Students can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts (from various sources) and recognize implicit meaning in these texts. Students can draw comparisons and express reasoned choices. Students can express themselves fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for lexical expressions or grammatical structures. Students can use language flexibly and effectively for a variety of discursive purposes. Students can produce clear, well-structured, detailed written text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

N/A

Program

The syllabus is largely defined by the use of a coursebook, Texto (see bibliography below). This course is the second half of the C1 course.The main thematic areas covered in this semester are ‘Issues of Identity’  and ‘Gender Issues’  In terms of grammar focus, particular emphasis is placed on the comprehension and use  of Complexity and concord. As well as Texto based exercises, specific classes are timetabled for intensive work on these items.

All students must print the learning materials for this level of English and bring a ‘hard copy’ to every class.

Mandatory literature

ULL; Collins Cobuild english language dictionary. ISBN: 0-00-370023-2
ULL; Collins Cobuild english grammar. ISBN: 0-00-370257-X

Comments from the literature

N/A

Teaching methods and learning activities

The course employs an essentially ‘communicative approach’ to English language teaching. The principle focus is on improving students’ productive skills: speaking and writing. The stimulus for this work is provided by reading and listening texts from a variety of authentic sources, which also help develop the students’ receptive skills. The work undertaken in class involves frequent changes of interaction patterns to ensure a dynamic and participative learning environment. There is also a focus on developing students’ awareness of important grammatical patterns and features of the language as a system. Each grammar focus is revised in special teacher-led ‘grammar only’ class at the end of the unit. Students are evaluated by means of written tests (two Compositions and one Use of English Test and speaking tests (two tutorial discussion groups and a final paired oral). These elements are weighted to provide a balanced evaluation of the students’ productive skills and language awareness.

All students must switch off or silence and put away their mobile phones before the class starts.

Software

não aplicável

keywords

Humanities

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation Weight (%)
Prova oral 30,00
Teste 30,00
Trabalho escrito 40,00
Total: 100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo 70,00
Frequência das aulas 54,00
Trabalho de investigação 38,00
Total: 162,00

Eligibility for exams

All students are required to attend 75 % of classes, with exceptions according to FLUP regulations. Official worker students are not required to attend lessons but must take all components of continual evaluation, according to the dates published in the course programme.

Calculation formula of final grade

The final mark will be calculated based on the following components of assessment: Writing: 40% (two composition tests, both worth 20%); Use of English (Grammar & Vocabulary): 30%; Speaking: 30% (a speaking test to be done in pairs at the end of the semester). All of these tests are to be done in class, except the final paired speaking test (which will take place after the end of the course online). No dictionaries may be used in any test.

Examinations or Special Assignments

RESITS. Students may only repeat ONE written test for which they have a negative mark. Students must inform their teacher in writing (via email) which test they wish to repeat so that their names are generated automatically for the ‘recurso’ marks list on Sigarra.

Internship work/project

N/A

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

N/A

Classification improvement


Students who wish to improve their final mark may only repeat ONE written test. Students must inform their teacher in writing (via email) which test they wish to repeat. Students must also be properly enrolled for ‘melhoria’ with the ‘Serviços Académicos’ so that their names are included in the marks list on Sigarra.


Observations

 

Worker students should maintain contact with their class teacher and colleagues in order to remain informed as to progress and dates for tests, etc.
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