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Presentation
Presentation
The UC aims to provide students with opportunities to consolidate existing knowledge of the English language and acquire new knowledge. The manuals Business Result Pre-Intermediate and Essential Grammar in Use will serve as supporting teaching material. Theoretical-practical classes will address professional contexts and international relations, through topics related to national and international organizations/companies, multicultural environments and cultural differences. It is essential to know vocabulary and topics related to the functioning of an organization, international relations and cultural awareness. In this way, the aim is to adapt the UC contents to the general scope of the study cycle, with the aim of making English a tool for the students' professional future.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Optional | Português
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Code
Code
ULP290-980
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Prerequisites and corequisites
Prerequisites and corequisites
Not applicable
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Professional Internship
Professional Internship
Não
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Syllabus
Syllabus
Topics Companies and organizations: structures and departments, organizational policies and values, etc. European and international organizations Work, occupations, and job positions Job interviews, careers, skills, and qualifications Formal vs. informal language Grammar Present Simple vs. Present Continuous Past Simple vs. Present Perfect Past Simple vs. Past Continuous Numbers
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Objectives
Objectives
The main objective of this course unit is to consolidate and develop students' language skills, with an emphasis on areas relevant to the degree program. Students will be expected to be able to: Understand written and spoken English in everyday situations and in simple professional contexts. Communicate fluently, clearly and appropriately in English in situations related to the professional environment, work and organizations. Use basic vocabulary appropriate to organizational contexts and distinguish between formal and informal language. Use grammatically correct sentences in both written and spoken communication. Develop learning strategies that enable them to become independent, confident and successful learners in the field of Business English and business communication.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
The syllabus aims at developing speaking, listening, writing and reading skills, through a variety of activities related to an organisational environment. The reading sections introduce a variety of authentic texts aimed at developing the ability to understand. The practice of writing builds on the work done through well-structured tasks. The main language skills will be developed through a variety of tasks (discussions, listening exercises, debates, quizzes, grammar and vocabulary revision or develop functional language). Evaluation: Assessment: Continuous assessment a cover letter for a job application (25%) + an oral conversation (job interview simulation) (25%) a written test (50%) Final assessment: written exam (100%)
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References
References
GRANT, David & HUDSON, Jane. (2017). Business Result Pre-Intermediate. Oxford: Oxford University Press. MURPHY, Raymond. (2007). Essential Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press.
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Assessment
Assessment
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
Written task + Job interview simulation
End Oct 2026
25%+ 25%
Written test
Dec 2026
50%
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Mobility
Mobility
Yes
