English II

Non applicable

The teaching-learning process uses a combination of complementary methods: – Oral exposition of the basic contents necessary for the acquisition of competences, in theoretical-practical classes, that stimulate student participation; -Reading and analyzing various types of text aimed at acquiring vocabulary in the area of Tourism; – Hearing of lectures and viewing of small films and documentaries aimed at acquiring vocabulary in the area of Tourism; -Elaboration of project work under guidance; – Oral presentation and discussion of individual and / or group work.

1. To read and understand written texts of various typologies, of intermediate complexity, on various aspects related to Tourism: To identify the relevant aspects of these texts; To understand the technical vocabulary and to elaborate an English-Portuguese glossary; To infer the meaning of words through context.

2. To write texts about the UC topics using English language rules: To develop characterization and description techniques; To produce abstracts and summaries; To use specific vocabulary of Tourism; To use correctly the linguistic and grammatical structures of the English Language.

3. To understand lectures, short films and documentaries: To identify relevant topics, taking notes of the main ideas; To fill-in worksheets.

4. To perform oral presentations on tourism topics: to develop a visit or itinerary program.

1. Tourism and travel: Holiday destinations; Active tourism – water activities; Cultural tourism – discovering the heritage sites and culture of a place; Public and private sustainable transport options.

2. Ecotourism – nature tourism – sustainable tourism – responsible tourism: Vocabulary expansion on nature and wilderness related words; Islands and groups of islands; Geographical features; Outdoor activities.

3. Rural tourism: Country houses; Types of accommodation.

4. Historical, cultural and natural sites that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Portugal.

5. Grammar: verb tenses; connectives and linking phrases.

• - Theoretical-practical test - 100.0%

• - Oral presentation - 40.0%
• - Written test - 60.0%

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