ISLA Santarém 2316

English Language I

• ApresentaçãoPresentation

  The English Language Curricular Unit aims to develop essential linguistic and cultural skills for communication in English, both personally and professionally. Its field of action covers grammar, vocabulary, oral comprehension, reading and written production.   The area of expertise includes the practice of conversation, text analysis and listening comprehension, preparing students for real communication situations in international contexts. The relevance of this course in the study cycle lies in its importance for the development of global skills and for success in various labor markets.
• ProgramaProgramme

  Content 1. Global communication. [O1, O2, O3, O4 and O5; C1, C2, C3, C4]. Content 2 The English language in socio-professional daily life. [O1, O2, O3, O4 and O5; C1, C2, C3, C4]. Content 3 The English language and new technologies. [O1, O2, O3, O4 and O5; C1, C2, C3, C4]. Content 4. Oral and written communication in English. [O1, O2, O3, O4 and O5; C1, C2, C3, C4]. Content 4.1 The formal aspects (phonological, syntactic and lexical-semantic) of the English language system. [O1, O2 and O3; C1, C2 and C3]. Content 4.2 Grammar: verb tenses; If-clauses. [O1, O2 and C1, C2]. Content 4.3 Interpretation and text production. [O1, O2, and O5; C1, C2]. Content 4.4 Planning and development of individual projects in English; written and oral presentation of these projects. [O1, O2, O3, O4 and O5; C1, C2, C3, C4].
• ObjectivosObjectives

  Objectives:   O1. Promote the development of oral and written skills. O2. Mobilize previously acquired linguistic knowledge and apply it in new learning situations. O3. Provide the improvement of the English language, adapting it to the socio-professional context. O4. Use the English language as a work and communication tool. O5. Improve the interpretation of scientific and technological matters.   Skills and competencies:   C1. Develop autonomy in communication, promoting oral and written expression, as well as mastery of grammatical rules and vocabulary. C2. Be able to apply previous linguistic knowledge to new contexts, adapting what has been learned to varied communication situations. C3. Know and practice vocabulary and technical terms related to your area of work. C4. Actively apply the English language in work tasks and situations, as a means of communication.
• BibliografiaBibliography

  Badger, I. & Menzies, P. (2005). Business Life. London. Marshall Cavendish Education.   Brooks, Bessie (2013). A Guide To English Grammar: Conjugation Of Verbs Volume 1, 2 and 3, Xisbris Corporation.   Denham, K. & Lobek, Anne (2013). Navigating English Grammar - A Guide To Analyzing Real Language, John Wiley and Sons Ltd.   Evans, V., Dooley, J. & Wright, S. (2012).Career Paths: Information Technology, UK. Express Publishing.   Swan, Michael & Walter C. (2007). How English Works: A Grammar Practice Book (With Answers), Oxford Univeresity Press
• MetodologiaMethodology

  In presence:   1. Theoretical/practical classes: presentation of concepts; discussion of programme contents; textual interpretation; resolution of grammatical and lexical exercises using digital tools (RED). 2. Practical classes: conversational situations; simulation of real situations; discussion of topics; brainstorming; researching information and presenting/discussing it, using digital tools (AI); solving exercises either in an intranet environment or using paper support.   Autonomous:   3. Inverted classroom dynamics with information research for application in the classroom context. 4. Consolidation of the contents taught in class by researching additional information and solving exercises on the different themes and contents.
• LínguaLanguage

  Português
• TipoType

  Semestral
• ECTS

  5
• NaturezaNature

  Mandatory
• EstágioInternship

  Não
• AvaliaçãoEvaluation

  Descrição dos instrumentos de avaliação (individuais e de grupo) ¿ testes, trabalhos práticos, relatórios, projetos... respetivas datas de entrega/apresentação... e ponderação na nota final.

  Exemplo:

  Descrição	Data limite	Ponderação
  Teste de avaliação	12-01-2026	50%
  Portfolio	Ao longo do ano	15%
  Apresentação oral	24-11-2025	35%

   

  Ao longo do semestre, será colocada no Moodle documentação informativa e/ou fichas de trabalho de auxílio ao trabalho autónomo dos alunos.