Overall objectives:

1 Develop reading, speaking, writing and listening skills in course students.

2 Promote self-confidence in the student in the use of the English language in a work or social context.

Syllabus:

1.The English Language

1.1. Grammar:

1.1.1. Sentence Structure

1.1.2. Verb Tenses

1.1.3. Punctuation

1.2. Vocabulary:

1.2.1. Extending vocabulary with affixation and compound words.

1.2.2. Collocations

1.2.3. Acquiring specific vocabulary and terminology.

1.3.Writing:

1.3.1. Summarizing

1.3.2. Expressing opinions and arguing points of view.

1.3.2. Writing reports, claims and letters.

1.4. Speaking:

1.4.1. Using the English language to recount, explain, and describe,

1.4.2. Using the English language to interact in specific and  in everyday situations.

1.4.1. Phonetics and pronunciation.

1.5. Reading:

1.5.1. Extracting information from different types of Texts.

 

2. Information about Madeira

2.1. History ? Important Events and Historical Details.

2.2. Cultural information ? Cuisine, People and Activities on Madeira.

2.2. Geography ? Geographical Features, Climate, Geology, Nature, Directions

2.3. The Environment ?Environmental issues and possible solutions

2.4. Customs, Traditions and Events ? Feasts and Festivals

2.5. Fauna and Flora ? Endemic, Introduced and Exotic Species

2.6. First Aid and Emergency Situations ? Body, Illnesses and Ailments

2.7. Tourism and the hotel industry.

Literature/Sources:

Burton, S. & Humphries, J. (1992). Mastering the English Language. MacMillan.

Carter, R. & McCarthy, M. (2006). Cambridge Grammar of English: A Comprehensive Guide - Spoken and Written English Grammar and Usage. CUP.

Crystal, D. (2004). Rediscover Grammar. Longman.

Grice, T. (2007). Oxford English for Careers: Nursing 1. OUP.

Harmer, J. & Rossner, R. (1991). More than Words: Vocabulary for Intermediate to Advanced Students. Longman.

Longman (s/d). Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. Pearson.

Murphy, R. (1999). English Grammar in Use. CUP.

Pietzschke, F. (s/d). Novo Michaelis, Dicionário Ilustrado. Edições Melhoramentos Swan.

M., & Walter, C. (1997). How English Works. OUP.

Swan, M., & Walter, C. (2005). Practical English Usage. OUP.

Thomson, A. et al. (1975). A Practical English Grammar for Foreign Students. OUP.

Willis, D. (1995). Collins Cobuild Student?s Grammar. Harper Collins.

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitative (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology: The aim is to acquire and apply the knowledge foreseen in the objectives and syllabus contents. Assessment Methodology: Classification Type: Quantitative (0-20) Assessment according to Model B of the UMa Student Learning Assessment Regulation, namely in normal season. The approval of the curricular unit implies approval in all components (minimum 9.5). There is possibility of recovery in resource/improvement season for all components. The final classification is expressed on a scale of 0 to 20 values and is the teacher's responsibility.