Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho nº 1469/2007
2 ECTS; 3º Ano, 2º Semestre, 30,0 TP + 1,50 OT , Cód. 912352.
Lecturer
- Susana Isabel Caetano Domingos (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
A2 Level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Objectives
- provide students with language skills that will enable them to communicate effectively with the world around them, particularly in the work context;
- provide language and communication skills targeted to engineering and technology
Program
1. Engineering, Technology and Society: What's it all about?
2. An Engineering Student
3. Careers in Engineering
4. Applying for a Job
5. Engineering Materials
6. Mechanisms
7. Forces in Engineering
8. Safety at Work
9. Transports
10. Mechanical Devices: components and instructions
Evaluation Methodology
- A written test at the end of semester (60%)
- Ongoing assessment including practice and class discussion (written and oral) and assiduity (20%)
- Research assignment (written and oral) (20%)
Bibliography
- Glendinning, E. e Glendinning, N. (2001). Oxford English for Eletrical and Mechanical Engineering. Oxford: Oxford University Press
- Glendinning, E. (2007). Oxford English for Careers - Technology 1. Oxford: Oxford University Press
- Sydes, J. e Hollett, V. (2005). Oxford Business English - Tech Talk - Pre-intermediate. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Teaching Method
Theoretical and practical lessons where the students are to develop the following skills: reading, listening, speaking and writing with implicit grammar.
Software used in class
