Base Knowledge
Knowlwdge of the English language at secondary school level.
Teaching Methodologies
1.Theoretical-practical classes.
2. Oral presentations.
Learning Results
Develop skills in oral, written and audiovisual comprehension and expression.
Search, select and treat information for the preparation of technical-scientific reports.
Draw conclusions from the information presented.
Recognize the importance and know how to adapt the discourse in the elaboration of contents proper to the communication situation.
Program
1. Basic principles of oral and written communication: similarities and differences.
2. Appropriate use of oral language and audiovisual media to speak in public and make oral presentations.
3. Notions about the specificity of written language in reporting.
4. Handling of technical files, recording and processing of information obtained through printed and online material.
5. Structure of the technical-scientific report: fundamental and accessory parts, differences between tables and figures and their identifications, concept of plagiarism, types of citations and reference modes, bibliographic identification standards, bibliographic identification,abstracts and keywords.
6. Writing and work: writing curricula, cover letters, application letters, concept and types of job interview.
Grading Methods
Continuous evaluation:
Practical work: 10%
Oral presentation: 20%
Written test: 70%
Conditions: 75% of compulsory attendance and a final mark of 9.5% or more
Exam:
Oral presentation: 30%
Written test: 70%
Conditions: final mark of 9.5% or more.
When final examination approval is not obtained, students have access to a final exam provided for in the Regulations or in the specific situations provided by law.
Internship(s)
NAO
Bibliography
ESTRELA, E.; SOARES, M.A.; LEITÃO, M.J. (2007) – Saber escrever uma tese e outros textos. 5ªed. Lisboa: Dom Quixote. ISBN 978-972-20-3173-8.
NP 405-1 (1994) – Informação e documentação – Referências bibliográficas: documentos impressos. Instituto Português da Qualidade (IPQ).
SILVA, D.; SILVA, L. (2003) – Jogos de Oralidade. Porto: Porto Editora. ISBN 972-0-31096-0.
NP 405-3 (2000) – Informação e documentação – Referências bibliográficas: documentos não publicados. Instituto Português da Qualidade (IPQ).
NP 405-4 (2002) – Informação e documentação – Referências bibliográficas: documentos electrónicos. Instituto Português da Qualidade (IPQ).
ROCHA, A.; ROHRICH, O. (2012) – Como procurar e conseguir emprego: guia prático do candidato. Lisboa: Pactor. ISBN 978-989-693-019-6.