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IPLUSO 22085

English in a Professional Context

Automation and Robotics
  • ApresentaçãoPresentation
    The teaching methdology is the communicative approach since learning a language always encompasses its effective use. The objective is, therefore, to integrate the specific skills of written and oral comprehension, speaking and writing in order to provide students with the possibility of developing and consolidating their English in the several topocs proposed. The students will also have the opportunity to consolidate their grammar knowledge.
  • ProgramaProgramme
    Objectives of this course unit: * Develop oral and written skills in the area of Technology; * Review and systematize previously acquired linguistic content; * Share information about everyday life; * Produce written communications in the field of commercial and technical relations in the area of the course; * Expand and apply vocabulary related to information technologies; * Develop ability to read and interpret technical manuals in the course area.
  • ObjectivosObjectives
    The main skills to be acquired are: The ability to communicate in writing and orally fluently, clearly and appropriately in English in a professional context. The ability to participate in meetings, make presentations and speak on the phone, in a clear and well-structured manner, using vocabulary and linguistic strategies appropriate to the situations and problems faced. The ability to prepare, analyse and discuss written documents.
  • BibliografiaBibliography
    Brooks, Charles J. et al. Cybersecurity Essentials , Wiley, 2013 Esteras, Santiago Remacha, Fabré, Elena Marco, Professional English in Use : For Computers and the Internet , Cambridge Univeristy Press, 2017 Glendinning, Eric H., Oxford English for Careers: Technology , Oxford University Press, 2007  
  • MetodologiaMethodology
    Classes will be theoretical-practical, with the development and application of the 4 areas of linguistic competence: oral and written comprehension, oral and written production. Theoretical classes focusing on grammatical content. Practical classes that include grammar exercises, vocabulary acquisition exercises, reading and interpreting texts, role play exercises, individual and group work. Digital tools like Quizlet and others will be used.
  • LínguaLanguage
    Português
  • TipoType
    Semestral
  • ECTS
    3
  • NaturezaNature
    Mandatory
  • EstágioInternship
    Não