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Advanced English

Code 6214
Year 3
Semester S2
ECTS Credits 6
Workload OT(15H)/TP(45H)
Scientific area Letras
Entry requirements Not applicable.
Mode of delivery Theoretical/practical
Work placements Not applied
Learning outcomes 1. To hone communication skills in the field of Economics;
2. To express, in a clear, detailed and convincing manner, ideas and points of view;
3. To be able to work with others and to solve problems in a dynamic and creative fashion;
4. To be able to effectively negotiate in English and to fit in the professional world. > 1. To hone communication skills in the field of Economics;
2. To express, in a clear, detailed and convincing manner, ideas and points of view;
3. To be able to work with others and to solve problems in a dynamic and creative fashion;
4. To be able to effectively negotiate in English and to fit in the professional world.
Syllabus 1. Advanced grammar, lexicon and spelling;
2. Specialised vocabulary;
3. History and geopolitics in Economy;
4. Fair trade in the modern world;
5. Globalisation and Economics;
6. The impact of on-line businesses. > 1. Advanced grammar, lexicon and spelling;
2. Specialised vocabulary;
3. History and geopolitics in Economy;
4. Fair trade in the modern world;
5. Globalisation and Economics;
6. The impact of on-line businesses.
Main Bibliography • Antonioni, P. & Flynn, S. M. (2011). Economics for Dummies (2nd ed.). Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
• McCarthy, M., & O'Dell, F. (2004). English Phrasal Verbs in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Murphy, R. (2012). English Grammar In Use (Fourth Edition). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Rutherford, D. (2002). Routledge Dictionary of Economics (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
• Vince, M; Sutherland, P. (2003). Advanced Grammar Practice (With Key). Oxford: Macmillan Education. > • Antonioni, P. & Flynn, S. M. (2011). Economics for Dummies (2nd ed.). Sussex: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.
• McCarthy, M., & O'Dell, F. (2004). English Phrasal Verbs in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Murphy, R. (2012). English Grammar In Use (Fourth Edition). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
• Rutherford, D. (2002). Routledge Dictionary of Economics (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
• Vince, M; Sutherland, P. (2003). Advanced Grammar Practice (With Key). Oxford: Macmillan
Language Portuguese. Tutorial support is available in English.
Last updated on: 2012-05-24

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