Publication in the Diário da República: Aviso n.º 3961/2023 - 29/03/2023
5 ECTS; 1º Ano, 1º Semestre, 60,0 TP , Cód. 62638.
Lecturer
- Maria de Fátima Matos Navalho Silva Peixoto (1)(2)
(1) Docente Responsável
(2) Docente que lecciona
Prerequisites
English language skills at A2 level (QCERL).
Objectives
The students should know how to:
- recognise and apply competences in communicative situations in the specific area of Automation and Technology;
- use language sociocultural competences in specific communication situations;
- use the interpretation capacity and written production, using the English language and grammar rules in a fluent way;
- communicate fluently in real context;
- recognise and use specific vocabulary.
Program
A. Topics
1-Types of companies and departments
1.1 People and jobs
1.2 Products and services
1.3 Team work
2- Automation and Technology
2.1 The digital era
2.2 Planning and maintainance
2.3 Damage and Repairs
2.4 Safety precautions at work
3. The world of work
3.1 Curriculum Vitae
3.2 Motivation letter
3.3 Reports
B. Grammar
1-Articles, pronouns and determiners
2-Adjectives and adverbs
3-Prepositions
4-Verb Tenses
5-Conditionals
6-Passive voice
Evaluation Methodology
Continuous Assessment
Oral and written work throughout the semester(direct observation in class) (20%)
Written tests (40%+40%)
Students will only be exempted from examination if for any of the elements of evaluation, the grade is not less than 7,5 and their average is equal to or higher than 9,5.
Written exam: 100%
Bibliography
- Sydes, J. e Hollet, V. (2009). Tech Talk Pre-Intermediate. Oxford: Oxford Press
(2011). Information Technology. Berkshire: Express Publishing
(2012). English Grammar in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
(2016). On Screen - B1. United Kingdom: Express Publishing
Teaching Method
Student-centered communicative methodology, developing communicative skills close to the professional context through reading, listening, speaking and writing activities.
Software used in class
NA
