Technical English and Communication

B1/ B2 within the ERFL.

1. Theoretical-practical classes;

2. Oral and written practical work, carried out individually and/or in groups.

As a result of the teaching-learning process the student will be able to:

1. Recognize the particular features of scientific and technical discourse in both Portuguese and English;

2. Collect, analyse, select, use and produce information in both Portuguese and English;

3. Identify and use  correct syntax and rethorics in written scientific and technical texts;

4 .Identify and use appropriate grammar resources;

5. Orally present and explain topics and problems within his/her area of knowledge.

1. Reading comprehension of specialized texts;
2.  Audiovisual format tasks;
3. Technical vocabulary approach;
4.Text writing according to specific communication contexts: morphological, syntactic and semantic approach both in Portuguese and English;
5. Communication skills for academic work;
6. Oral presentation techniques.

• - Inglês Técnico: Teste escrito: 60% +Apresentação oral: 40% - 70.0%
• - Comunicação:Elaboração e apresentação oral de um "poster" científico: 100% - 30.0%

• - Apresentação oral: - 40.0%
• - Exame escrito - 60.0%

• - Communication: Scientific poster presentation: 100% - 30.0%
• - Technical English: Written test: 60% + Oral presentation: 40% - 70.0%

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

NAO

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Material de apoio elaborado pela docente.