1. Exchanging/giving personal information of oneself others;
2. Expressing concern, like or dislike concerning personal choices;
3. Expressing intentions or plans for the future;
4. Describing daily and common activities;
5. Identifying and describing places and events;
6. Presenting local worthy touristic places, traditions or activities;
7. Asking for and giving information and suggestions;
8. Asking for and /or offering assistance in different situations;
9. Giving advice and justifying choices;
10. Comparing choices and decisions;
11. Expressing and discussing opinions concerning different themes;
12. Defending or arguing for or against points of view concerning local or national social or economic facts;
13. Expressing opinion and discussing environmental issues;
14. Presenting, defending or rejecting arguments;
15. Narrating present or past events;
16. Practising text comprehension and developing writing skills on themes proposed for debate.
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit
Inglês I (LNP) develops English language skills at the intermediate level (CEFR B1). Students who successfully complete Inglês I (LNP):
1. can exchange personal information, describe everyday situations or activities, express concern/satisfaction regarding personal and professional issues, compare career options, and express intentions or plans regarding their professional futures;
2. can identify and describe familiar places and events, present/recommend touristic areas, traditions, or activities, ask for and give information or suggestions, compare and justify choices, and ask for and/or offer help in different situations;
3. can comprehend simple, straightforward texts related to their field, express and discuss opinions concerning various themes related to the environment, present, defend, or reject simple arguments, and narrate present and past events;
4. can write formal and informal letters, fill in a CV, and respond to an announcement/job offer.
Syllabus
1. Jobs and careers:
1.1 Investing in higher education;
1.2 Labour market(s) and entrepreneurship;
1.3 Job opportunities/careers;
1.4 Technological innovation and emerging jobs;
1.5 European exchange programmes for students/workers.
2. New technologies and their importance in globalization:
2.1 Media and forms of communication in the globalized world;
2.2 The importance of English as a language of international communication.
3. Nature Tourism and Ecotourism:
3.1 Ecotourists and "eco-destinations";
3.2 Sustainable tourism;
3.3 Different niches of tourism.
4. Tourism and its regional and national potential:
4.1 Significant touristic development sites;
4.2 Touristic-oriented programmes.
5. Regional and national economic sectors:
5.1 Agriculture and fishing;
5.2 Main industries;
5.3 Services.
6. Means of transport and infrastructure.
7. The environment:
7.1 Environmental threats worldwide;
7.2 Environmental changes and the possible local impacts;
7.3 Endangered species;
7.4 Environmental protection activities;
7.5 Environmental organisations.
Demonstration of the coherence between the syllabus and the learning outcomes
The objectives of the curricular unit are in accordance with the syllabus (topics proposed for reflection/debate). Students are encouraged to participate in class: reflecting on proposed topics related to their area of training, and using the English language to express themselves orally and in writing. They may also make use of vocabulary and their knowledge of the functions and structures of the acquired language for simulations of real communication situations.
Teaching methodologies
The methods to be adopted in class include the presentation of general topics (proposed in the program) using texts, documentaries, and/or images, which promote the debate of ideas/opinions in groups. In some cases students may be asked to produce written texts on the topics under discussion. In addition to the topics, exercises involving the application of vocabulary and notions of how the language functions will also be presented and addressed. In each topic presented, lexical development activities will be introduced. Oral presentations (individual or in pairs) will also be assigned with topics chosen by the students.
For each topic, information sheets with vocabulary content and indicators of language structure will be distributed. Students can use them either in their oral practice or in written expression. There will also be exercises on language usage in certain contexts and in simulations of real communication situations, aiming at the development of comprehension and oral expression skills.
The final grade includes a written test (50%), an oral presentation (30%) with topics chosen by the students, and participation and attendance (20%), in accordance with the Academic Statutes of the University of the Azores.
Demonstration of the coherence between the teaching methodologies and the learning outcomes
As a foreign language class, the methods used focus, essentially, on the presentation of tasks that stimulate oral and written expression and comprehension (of messages, texts, documents, etc.) in order to develop the four skills: speaking, writing, listening, reading. The methods also aim to provide and stimulate vocabulary research that is specific to certain topics of interest in the area of training.
Encouraging dialogue and the discussion of topics is essential for a discipline in which students are expected to develop the ability to express themselves in English (the main language of international communication) on subjects related to their area of training and/or others.
Bibliography
A specific bibliography will not be provided for this subject, but the use of monolingual dictionaries (preferably) or bilingual dictionaries will be advised for practical work in class. Students may also use English grammar books to clarify specific doubts that may arise in work performed outside the classroom.
Observations
Teaching provided by Dr. Rogério Paulo Nogueira e Sousa (external contract) after due authorization.
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