Overall objectives:

1. To consolidate vocabulary and grammar structures that are essential to an effective communication in English;
2. To develop specific language skills, namely reading, speaking, writing, and listening skills.
3. To produce oral and written texts;
4. To apply the grammar structures studied in context;
5. To identify and apply the vocabulary contents seized in context;
6. Promote students' self-confidence in the use of English in a work or/and social contexts;  

Syllabus:

By having completed this curricular unit, the student is expected to develop skills and attitudes to:

Apply priciples and techniques of clear and assertive communication and positive interpersonal relationships; 

Use resourses effectively and efficiently;

Demonstrate the ability to adapt attitudes and communication skills to talk about people, family and communities; 

Promote the respective empowerments; 

Demonstrate attitudes revealing intercultural sensitivity in different contexts and areas of intervention; 

Literature/Sources:

 -  Burton, S. & J. Humphries, Mastering the English Language. Macmillan.

-  Carter, R. & M. McCarthy, Cambridge Grammar of English: A Comprehensive Guide - Spoken and Written English Grammar and Usage. CUP

-  Crystal, D, Rediscover Grammar, Longman

-  Grice, T. Oxford English for Careers: Nursing 1. OUP

-  Harmer, J. & R. Rossner, More than Words: Vocabulary for Intermediate to Advanced Students. Longman.

-  Redman, S., English Vocabulary in Use ? Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate, Cambridge U.P.

-  Vince, Michael, Intermediate Language Practice, Macmillan

-  Collins Cobuild Dictionary of English Language, Collins

-  Dicionário Ilustrado Verbo, Vols. 1, 2 and 3, Verbo

-  Glendinning, Eric and Howard, Ron, Professional English in Use: Medicine C.U.P

-  Jones, D., English Pronouncing Dictionary, Cambridge U.P.

-  Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English (New Edition, with CD ROM), Longman

-  McCarther, Sam, Oxford English for Careers: Medicine 1. OUP

-  Murphy, R., English Grammar in Use, Cambridge U.P.

-  Pohl, Alison, Test Your Professional English: Medical, Penguin English Guides

-  Sinclair, John, Collins Cobuild English Grammar, and Student?s Grammar (Self-Study Edition), Collins

-  Swan, M., and C. Walter, How English Works, Oxford U.P.

-  Thomson, A. J. et al., A Practical English Grammar for Foreign Students, Oxford U.P.

Assesssment methods and criteria:

Classification Type: Quantitative (0-20)
Evaluation Methodology: As expected for Higher Professional Technical Courses.