Base Knowledge
B1-level English proficiency.
Teaching Methodologies
The teaching methodologies are varied and include reading and interpreting texts, watching short films and completing worksheets, practical vocabulary and grammar exercises in class, oral presentations, and the production of professional text types.
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; Develop a scientific poster addressing an issue in the sector.
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
Vivina Almeida CarreiraGrading Methods
The use of AI is not permitted under any circumstances.
Continuous assessment:
Poster development and its oral presentation: 40%
Written test: 60%
Assessment by final examination:
Poster development and its oral presentation: 40%
Written test: 60%
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
Donnelan, C. (Ed.) (2002). The Tourism Issue. Issues vol. 33. Independence Educational Publishers.
Harding, K. (1999). Going International. English for Tourism. Oxford University Press.
Harding, K. et al. (2001). High Season. English for the Hotel and Tourism Industry. Oxford University Press.
Jacob, M. et al. (1997). English for International Tourism. Longman.
Jones, L (1998). Welcome. English for the Travel and Tourism Industry. Cambridge University Press.
Mol, H. (2008). English for tourism and Hospitality in Higher Education Studies. Garnet Publishing.
Niglio, O. (2021). Towards a Humanist Education: Understanding Cultural Heritage to Redesign the Future. Academia Letters, Article 3223. https://doi.org/10.20935/AL3223.
Page, S. et al. (2001). Tourism: A Modern Synthesis. Thomson Learning