Publication in the Diário da República: Despacho n.º 12419/2016 - 14/10/2016
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 60,0 TP + 3,0 OT , Cód. 81431.
Lecturer
- Susana Isabel Caetano Domingos (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
NA
Objectives
A good command of the English language is crucial for future ICT professionals.
Upon completion of this course students should be able to use English in working contexts in the field of computer and multimedia technology.
Program
A - Subject Contents
1. Company types and departments
a. People and jobs
b. Professional qualities, skills and experience
c. Products and services
d. Teamwork
2. Technology and Communication
a. Computer essentials
b. Living in a digital age
c. The internet and email
d. Chats and conferencing
e. Internet security
3. Communication systems
a. Networks
4. Video games
a. Advantages and disadvantages
b. Jobs in the area
5. New Trends
B - Grammar Contents
1. Articles, determiners
2. Adjectives, Adverbs
3. Prepositions
4. Verb tenses and forms
5. Conditional sentences
6. Reported speech
7. Passive voice
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous assessment
- 1 written test-60% (minimum mark - 8/20)
- final research assignment (written and oral)-20&
- continuous assessment (classroom pratical assignments)-20%
Exam
- 1 written test-80%
- final research assignment-20%
Bibliography
- Esteras, S. (2013). Infotech - English for Computer Users. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
- Glendinning, E. e McEwan, J. (2006). Oxford English for Information Technology. Oxford: Oxford University Press
- Grant, D. e Hughes, J. e Turner, R. (2009). Business Result. Oxford: Oxford University Press
Teaching Method
Communicative methodology centred on the student, applied to the IT area, using authentic documents and developing communicative skills similar to the professional contexto and applied through reading, listening, speaking and writing activities.
Software used in class
Elearning
