Overall objectives:

1 - By the end of the course students are expected to be able to: 1. talk about their projects
2 - 2. use an editing checklist
3 - 3. improve their writing style
4 - 4. recognise and produce different forms of writing and function
5 - 5. handle technical details of grammar, documentation and formatting
6 - 6. take part in a debate
7 - 7. interview someone
8 - 8. make an oral presentation

Syllabus:

1 - I - Communication Skills in English
1.1 - The Importance of English
1.2 - English as First or Second Language
1.3 - English as a World Language
1.4 - Uses of English
2 - II - The Different Types of Communication Skills
2.1 - Listening Skills 2.1.1 Types of Listening 2.1.2. Objectives
2.2 - Reading Skills 2.2.1. Levels of Reading 2.2.2. Requirements for Reading 2.2.3. Types of Reading
2.3 - Writing Skills 2.3.1. Letters, Words, Phrases, Clauses, Sentences, Kinds and Types of Sentences, and Parts of Speech 2.3.2. Paragraphs and Cohesion
2.4 - Speaking Skills 2.4.1. The Communication Process 2.4.2. Barriers of Communication
3 - III - Language and Communication
3.1 - Spoken English and Written English
3.2 - Lexis and Semantics
3.3 - Dialect - Language Variation according to USER 3.3.1. Regional, Social and Temporal Dialects
3.4 - Register - Language Variation according to USE 3.4.1. Tenor, Mode and Field of Discourse
3.5 - Norm and Deviation 3.5.1. Standard English vs Non-Standard English
3.6 - Types of Texts: Structure and Characteristics of Formal Letters and Emails, Reports, Memos, Adverts, Academic Papers?)
3.7 - Writing Essays/Compositions
4 - IV - Scientific Methodology
4.1 - Format and Quotations
4.2 - Endnotes; Footnotes
4.3 - References
4.4 - Bibliography
5 - Intensive Reading and Extensive Reading

Literature/Sources:

Thomson, A. J. et al. , A Practical English Grammar for Foreign Students , Oxford U.P.
Carter, R. & M. McCarthy , 2006 , Cambridge Grammar of English: A Comprehensive Guide - Spoken and Written English Grammar and Usage , CUP,
Harmer, J. & R. Rossner , 1991 , More than Words: Vocabulary for Intermediate to Advanced Students , Longman,
Pallant, A , 2007 , English for Academic Study (Course book), University of Reading , Garnet education
Hargie, O., & D. Dickson, , 2004 , Skilled Interpersonal Communication ? Research, Theory and Practice , Routledge,
Seely, J , 2005 , Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking , O.U.P.
Bloomer, A. , 2005 , Language in Use ? A Coursebook , Routledge,
David Crystal , 2003 , The Cambridge Encyclopaedia of Language , Cambridge University Press
Burton, S. & J. Humphries , 1992 , Mastering the English Language , Macmillan
Goatly, A. , 2000 , Critical Reading and Writing , London: Routledge
B. Bryson , 1990 , The Mother Tongue: English and How it got that Way , Harper Collins
G. D. Brandreth , 2018 , Have You Eaten Grandma? , Michael Joseph
D. Crsytal , 2002 , The English Language: A Guided Tour of the Language , Penguin Books
D. Freeborn, et. al. , 1993 , Varieties of English: An Introduction to the Study of Language , Macmillan
S. Thorne , 1997 , Mastering Advanced English Language , Bloomsbury Academic
G. Finch , 2003 , Word of Mouth: A New Introduction to Language and Communication , Macmillan
A. Goddard , 2002 , The Language of Advertising , Routledge

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitativa (0-20)

Evaluation Methodology:
Evaluation Methodology: Classes are of the expositive, theoretical-practical type and are student-centred. The syllabus material is taught through initial lecturer presentation and the teaching and learning experience is based upon the ongoing interaction amongst students themselves, through pair and group work, as well as class discussions and oral presentations. During lessons students will develop their English language skills, both through individual and peer work. Students are asked to: (1) read the materials and do the exercises; and (2) to undertake a systematic study of the structures learnt by following through with project work that is requested. Communication is required to be done exclusively in English. Assessment: Type A was chosen from the Ass. Regulation of Madeira Univ. Hence, students are assessed during the semester according to possible.variants in Assessment A, chosen by the lecturing staff member. Pratical Test - 30%; Writing Exam and Lector - 20%; Writing Exam: 50%