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English for Professional Purposes

Objectives

The learner should:
a) be able to write their own CV and resumé
b) know how to reply to job advertisements and for professional/academic courses
c) be able to handle interviews held in English
d) know how to give a professional presentation using English
e) be able to make introductions and know how to address other professionals appropriately
f) be able to participate actively, effectively and appropriately in meetings
g) develop the skills needed to write coherent work-related texts - reports, proposals, emails - in the appropriate genreand register with a high degree of accuracy
h) be sensitive to and know how to respond to intercultural issues and situations
i) be sensitive to concepts of emotional intelligence and leadership within professional contexts
j) have an awareness of using English as a Lingua Franca in international and/or L2 contexts

General characterization

Code

711121069

Credits

6.0

Responsible teacher

Rima Jay Prakash

Hours

Weekly - 4

Total - 168

Teaching language

Portuguese

Prerequisites

N/A

Bibliography

  • Barrett, B., & Sharma, P. (2010). Networking in English. Oxford: Macmillan.
  • Brieger, N. (2011). Business Writing B1-C2. London: Collins
  • Cotton, D., Falvey, D. & Kent, S. (2010). Market Leader Upper Intermediate. Harlow: Pearson Longman
  • Craven, M. (2008). Real Listening and Speaking 4. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
  • Downes, C. (2008). Cambridge English for Job Hunting. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
  • Emmerson, P. (2002). Business English Frameworks. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
  • Emmerson, P. (2003). Email English. Oxford: Macmillan
  • Emmerson, P. (2006). Essential Business Grammar Builder. Oxford: Macmillan
  • Goleman, D. (2005). Emotional Intelligence. Bantam
  • Mascull, B. (2002). Business Vocabulary in Use. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
  • Williams, E. J. (2008). Presentations in English. Oxford: Macmillan

Teaching method

The course follows a task- and problem-based approach, focusing primarily on speaking and writing skills. Each topic area or item is preceded by initial group discussion based around personal experience as well as prior reading, viewing or research. This is followed by personalized, individual or group tasks set in relevant meaningful contexts. The outcomes of the tasks will be subject to both peer and/or teacher revision, correction and comment. Internet-basedresources will be used frequently.

Evaluation method

Continuous assessment - Writing skills account for 50% and speaking skills 50%. Writing assessment consists of writing tasks set and done during the course and one final written task done in class. Speaking assessmentconsists of short spoken tasks, role-plays and presentations.(100%)

Subject matter

The course covers the following areas:
- English in the workplace
- CVs and resumés; covering letters and emails; personal statements; public profiles (LinkedIn and others)
- interview skills; assessment centre skills; performance review meetings
- presentation skills; presenting in English; reading aloud & pronunciation; meeting etiquette and skills; formality andappropriacy issues
- writing reports, proposals, e-mails; register issues
- concepts of emotional intelligence and leadership
- intercultural issues; using English as a 'lingua franca'