English II

Knowledge of English corresponding to level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

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.

This course unit has the following assessment opportunities:

Continuous assessment 

- Written test - 60%

- Oral test - 40%

Students will pass if they attend 75% of the classes and obtain 9.5 marks, provided they obtain a minimum of 7.5 marks in each component, written and oral.

Final exam

In assessment by final examination, students take an examination covering all the taught contents and also make an oral presentation. The written component has the weight of 60% and the oral component has the weight of 40%.

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