Course description

ASSESSMENT:
For full details of assessment procedures in the Faculty, refer to "Normas de Avaliação 2006".You are expected to do a considerable amount of study out of class time.TASK OUTLINE COURSEWORK:
40%Written task 1 - 10% March - e.g. statistical report
Written task 2 - 10% March - e.g. creative writing
Integrating technology - 10% March/April - e.g. Power Point for presentations( individual task)
Learner autonomy - 10% -
On-going assessment of personal learning:lexical notebook/language work/creative writing.
RESEARCH PROJECT: - 10% June e.g. Country profile – to be presented in class blogs.
(Group task).
FORMAL CLASS TASKS:
30%Written task 3 (with dictionary) - 15% May e.g. report/news item
Written task 4 (without dictionary) - 15% April e.g. Discursive writing – problem/ solution.
ORAL TASKS: 20%Class presentation - 10% to be programmed e.g. presentation using power point - individual task.
FINAL paired oral - 10% June Reading aloud and discussion topic.

A mark of ‘0' will be given for work which is not submitted within the time given by your teacher. If an assignment is shown to have been plagiarised, you will get zero and run the risk of more serious consequences; if the plagiarism cannot be proved, you will be invited to produce another piece of work of a similar standard under examination.

Council of Europe Common European Framework of ReferenceLevel B2 – Independent UserCan understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

Inglês B2.2 Língua 2006/2007 programme
Level: Council of Europe Level B2 – Vantage/Independent UserThe course aims to extend students’ grammatical and vocabulary range and knowledge with particular emphasis on developing lexical awareness through the use of dictionaries and grammar resources, focusing on strategies and techniques of self-evaluation and skills of reflection. The analysis of literary and journalistic texts, as well as TV programmes and films which focus on socio-cultural and historical aspects of the English speaking world, facilitate reflection on and discussion of the similarities and differences between cultures. Learning and assessment tasks will provide regular opportunities for student written expression and will also focus on themes presented during the semester as well as on other contemporary Anglo-American, Portuguese or international areas of interest to the students.
CONTENT

• The course continues to explore English as a way of expressing your identity and culture. Topics broaden out to include cultural and social issues within both Portugal and English speaking countries.

METHODS OF LEARNING

• The coursebook, Natural Grammar, will help you to develop your language learning skills and to focus on key patterns of language. The idea of Natural Grammar is that grammar is organised around key words. You will need to keep a record of your language mistakes and research.

• As part of developing your learning autonomy and ability to evaluate your learning needs and progress, you will be comparing your strengths and areas needing improvement with examples of natural language used in a variety of genres. You will also be expected to keep your personal lexical notebook.• You will be working in pairs and small groups, both in class and in the preparation of certain assessment tasks. You are expected to take active part and to contribute to your class blog.

LEARNING RESOURCES

• Many of the learning materials used in class will come from Internet sources, which you can download and add to your course portfolio. You will need to keep a record of all materials
• PORTFOLIO OF SHORT STORIES

Some short stories and extracts are available from Casa das Folhas. Give the course code - Inglês B2.2.4.

INTERNET ACCESS

You need an e-mail address, which you can get from the Centro de Informática if you do not have one.