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Presentation
Presentation
This course aims to lead students to develop skills in understanding and producing spoken and written English through the progressive acquisition and application of grammatical and lexical knowledge within the context of aviation, so that by the end of the semester, students are able to communicate about aviation topics in English.
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Class from course
Class from course
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Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Degree | Semesters | ECTS
Bachelor | Semestral | 2.5
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Year | Nature | Language
Year | Nature | Language
1 | Mandatory | Português
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Code
Code
ULHT1656-21603
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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
Oral practice through classroom interventions on topics related to aviation; Development of more advanced grammatical skills such as if clauses, the passive voice, phrasal verbs, idioms, direct and indirect speech, and discursive skills such as the sequence of verb tenses in the organization of longer paragraphs; Aviation-related vocabulary development, namely aircraft, airports and safety and security; Development of writing skills on aviation-related topics; Development of reading and interpretation skills based on aeronautical texts; Oral practice focusing on pronunciation and fluency to improve oral expression in English.
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Objectives
Objectives
To write clearly and in a structured manner; To develop the ability to communicate in English in an operational context in aviation; To expand the students' vocabulary; To develop the students' listening and speaking skills; To be able to understand and communicate effectively in English.
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Teaching methodologies
Teaching methodologies
During classes, the teacher will use interactive quizzes and various information and communication technologies (ICTs), promoting active and participatory learning. Innovative methodologies will also be integrated to support the teaching-learning process, such as case studies, simulations, gamification, and multimedia resources. These strategies aim to stimulate critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration among students, enhancing the practical application of acquired knowledge.
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References
References
Corballis, T. & Jennings, W. (2009). English for management studies in higher education studies .Reading: Garnet Publishing. Gunston, B. (2009). The Cambridge aerospace dictionary . Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press. Thomas, B., Hashemi, L., & Matthews, L. (2015). Grammar and vocabulary for First and First for Schools. Cambridge University Press.
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Assessment
Assessment
Descrição dos instrumentos de avaliação (individuais e de grupo) ¿ testes, trabalhos práticos, relatórios, projetos... respetivas datas de entrega/apresentação... e ponderação na nota final.
Exemplo:
Descrição
Data limite
Ponderação
Teste de avaliação
15-12-2025
60%
Entrevista / prova oral
17-12-2025
40%
Tanto a capacidade de se exprimir sob a forma escrita como a capacidade de comunicar oralmente na língua inglesa constituem competências essenciais no meio profissional aeronáutico; a avaliação será realizada através de um teste escrito e uma entrevista/ prova oral, ambos de cariz obrigatório.
Adicionalmente poderão ser incluídas informações gerais, como por exemplo, referência ao tipo de acompanhamento a prestar ao estudante na realização dos trabalhos; referências bibliográficas e websites úteis; indicações para a redação de trabalho escrito...
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Mobility
Mobility
No
