English B2.2

Code:

LLC058

Acronym:

IB2.2

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	English

Instance: 2023/2024 - 2S

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
CL	20	study plan	1	-	6	60,5	162
LA	65	Study plan	1	-	6	60,5	162
LLC	113	Study plan	1	-	6	60,5	162
		Study plan	1	-	6	60,5	162
LRI	98	Study plan	1	-	6	60,5	162

Teaching language

English

Objectives

The learning outcomes for this level of foreign language learning correspond largely to those defined by the CEFR. Students can comprehend the key ideas of complex texts about concrete and abstract topics. Students can communicate with a reasonable level of spontaneity and fluency and can interact with native speakers without difficulty. Students are able to produce coherent, detailed texts on several topics and explain a viewpoint on a current issue explaining the pros and cons of different options.

Learning outcomes and competences

 

By the end of the course the student should have demonstrated the ability to speak and write effectively in English at the level of B2 (CEFR).

 

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 support text produced by the teachers of B2.2.The main thematic areas covered in this semester are, firstly, ‘The Technology of Information", dealing with issues related to digital  technologies including surveillance techniques; influential figures such as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg; psychological effects of the Internet; social media and society; and secondly, ´Cinema´, including  vocabulary for describing and evaluating films, the "grammar" of camera movements, shots and angles, and an analysis of techniques employed by major directors such as Martin Scorsese and Christopher Nolan.  In terms of grammar items, the semester focuses on relative clauses and the passive voice.

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

Mandatory literature

Sinclair, John 340; Collins Cobuild english language dictionary. ISBN: 0-00-370023-2 (All students should haveaccess to a good English dictionary)
ULL; Collins Cobuild english grammar. ISBN: 0-00-370257-X

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. Students are evaluated by means of two writing tests (a summary of a text and a report based on data), two Use of English Tests, and two speaking tests (a group discussion based on a film, and a final paired oral based on a book). 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.

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	60,50
Trabalho de investigação	38,00
Total:	168,50

Eligibility for exams

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

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% (two tests worth 10% and 20% respectively); Speaking: 30% (a discussion group activity worth 10% and speaking test to be done in pairs at the end of the semester worth 20%). 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. No dictionaries may be used in any test.

Examinations or Special Assignments

RESITS. Students may ONLY repeat one of the written elements of evaluation for which they have received a negative mark. In order to do this, students must inorm their yeacher in writing (email), stating which written paper they wish to resit. Thus the student's name will appear on the Sigarra list of students elligible for resits.

Internship work/project

N/A

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to FLUP regulations

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.