Class English I

The teaching methodology is the communicative approach since the learning of 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 topics proposed. The students will also have the opportunity to consolidate their grammar knowledge.

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Use of English Nightcrawler: movie and worksheet Words in the news: listening exercises  Journalism in Portugal: legal definition, duties and rights National Council for the Training of Journalists (UK): Life as a journalist  Vocabulary: news events; media and advertising The professional writer; style Texts and worksheets: “How to spot fake news”, Social media influencers”, “Cultural behaviour in business” Writing online; writing e-mails and letters of application; glossary of terms used in journalism Activities: Negotiation, Story-telling and Peddy-paper  

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.

Hicks, Wynford (2013). English for Journalists. London and New York: Routledge. Hicks, Wynford (2007). Writing for Journalists. London: Taylor and Francis. Swaine, Matt (2022). Writing for Journalists. London and New York: Routledge.