Base Knowledge
Not applicable
Teaching Methodologies
Teaching methodologies range from ‘role playing’ of prospective professional work situations to extended reading of texts of the professional domain.
Learning Results
1. To read and understand different written texts in the field of Tourism; To identify the main topics approached in those texts; To understand technical vocabulary and organizes English-Portuguese glossaries; To infer meanings by context.
2. To write texts on the UC’s topics, using the English language rules; To improve description techniques; To write summaries for brochures; to use technical vocabulary.
3.To understands lectures, films and documentaries; To produce orally summaries and paraphrases; To fill-in worksheets.
4. To make oral presentations on Tourism topics; To organize programmes for visits and itineraries.
5. To use Tourism related vocabulary in a a functional and pragmatic context (curriculum vitae, application letter, cover letter, formal letter, e-mail, flyers).
Program
1.Reading comprehension of various written texts on Tourism related topics: The Tourism world and current trends (statistics, dates); Package travel (natural and cultural heritage, routes); Hospitality services (food and drinks); Nature Tourism (wildlife observation, equestrian activities, adventure and sport)
2.Writing texts on the UC’s topics, using the English language rules: Package tour/tourim product design; Promotion of a region, product or tourism service
3.Understanding lectures, films and documentaries: Film watching
4. Oral presentations on Tourism related topics: Preparing presentations; Organizing programmes for visits and itineraries
5.Using Tourism related vocabulary in a a functional and pragmatic context (curriculum vitae, application letter, cover letter, formal letter, e-mail, flyers).
Curricular Unit Teachers
Ana Bela Oliveira Mendes LopesGrading Methods
- - Written work - 25.0%
- - Two works with oral expression - 50.0%
- - Written test - 25.0%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
DOFS, K (2012)-Autonomous Language Learning. Christchurch: CPIT Printery.
DONNELAN, C. (ed.) (2002)–The Tourism Issue. Issues vol. 33. Cambridge: Independence Educational Publishers.
HARDING, K (1999)–Going International. English for Tourism. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
HARDING, K et al. (2001)-High Season. English for the Hotel and Tourism Industry. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
ICEP (1999)–Portugal: Seven Good Reasons to Visit. Video cassette. Investimento, Comércio e Turismo de Portugal.
JACOB, M et al. (1997)–English for International Tourism. Harlow: Longman.
JONES, L (1998)–Welcome. English for the Travel and Tourism Industry. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
MOL, H (2008)-English for Tourism and Hospitality in Higher Education Studies. Reading: Garnet Publishing.
PAGE, S et al. (2001)–Tourism: A Modern Synthesis. London: Thomson Learning
STUTT, P.(2013)- English for International Tourism. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.