Overall objectives:

1. To consolidate vocabulary and grammar structures that are essential to an effective communication in English;
2. To develop specific language skills, namely reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills.
3. To produce oral and written texts;
4. To apply the grammar structures studied in context;
5. To identify and apply the vocabulary contents seized in context;
6. To discuss topics of cultural, political and social interest in Europe and other English-speaking countries.

Syllabus:

1. Thematic contents: generations; lifestyles; health and illness; other relevant topics.
2. Grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation: a generalized approach to the elements underlying the functioning of the English language.
3. Functional models of writing: descriptive, discursive and argumentative texts; instructions and directions.

Literature/Sources:

 -  Burton, S. & J. Humphries, Mastering the English Language. Macmillan.

-  Carter, R. & M. McCarthy, Cambridge Grammar of English: A Comprehensive Guide - Spoken and Written English Grammar and Usage. CUP

-  Crystal, D, Rediscover Grammar, Longman

-  Grice, T. Oxford English for Careers: Nursing 1. OUP

-  Harmer, J. & R. Rossner, More than Words: Vocabulary for Intermediate to Advanced Students. Longman.

-  Redman, S., English Vocabulary in Use ? Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate, Cambridge U.P.

-  Vince, Michael, Intermediate Language Practice, Macmillan

-  Collins Cobuild Dictionary of English Language, Collins

-  Dicionário Ilustrado Verbo, Vols. 1, 2 and 3, Verbo

-  Glendinning, Eric and Howard, Ron, Professional English in Use: Medicine C.U.P

-  Jones, D., English Pronouncing Dictionary, Cambridge U.P.

-  Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (New Edition, with CD ROM), Longman

-  McCarther, Sam, Oxford English for Careers: Medicine 1. OUP

-  Murphy, R., English Grammar in Use, Cambridge U.P.

-  Pohl, Alison, Test Your Professional English: Medical, Penguin English Guides

-  Sinclair, John, Collins Cobuild English Grammar, and Student?s Grammar (Self-Study Edition), Collins

-  Swan, M., and C. Walter, How English Works, Oxford U.P.

-  Thomson, A. J. et al., A Practical English Grammar for Foreign Students, Oxford U.P.

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitative (0-20)
Evaluation Methodology: As expected for Higher Professional Technical Courses.