Publication in the Diário da República: Plano 4 - 2010/2011
4.5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 2º Semestre, 15,0 T + 30,0 PL , Cód. 925013.
Lecturer
- Susana Isabel Caetano Domingos (2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Objectives
Improving the proficiency in English is of utmost importance for future professionals. By the end of the course, the students should be able to use English fluently in future work and bussiness contexts, specifically in the area of information technology and communication.
Program
A - Topic contents
1. Careers in Computer related areas
2. Communications
3. The internet
4. Future trends
5. Issues in Computing
B - English language
1. Articles, determiners
2. Adjectives, Adverbs
3. Verb tenses and forms
4. Conditional sentences
5. Reported speech
6. Passive voice
Evaluation Methodology
A - Continuous Assessment
Participation in class- 20%
Essays - 20%
Evaluation paper - 60%
B - Periodic Assessment
Essays - 20%
Evaluation paper - 60%
Oral test - 20%
C - Final Assessment
Written exam - 50%
Oral exam - 50%
Bibliography
Teaching Method
Real situations are used as often as possible in classes.
Debate among students on the topics studied are strongly encouraged.
The students have the opportunity to practise all four skills: listening, reading, writing and speaking.
Software used in class
