English C2.1

Code: MTSL013     Acronym: IC2.1

Keywords
Classification Keyword
OFICIAL Foreign Languages

Instance: 2025/2026 - 1S

Active? Yes
Responsible unit: Department of Anglo-American Studies
Course/CS Responsible: Master of Arts in Translation and Language Services

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym No. of Students Study Plan Curricular Years Credits UCN Credits ECTS Contact hours Total Time
MEBI 0 MEBI - Study Plan 1 - 6 60,5 162
MTSL 22 Study plan 1 - 6 60,5 162

Teaching Staff - Responsibilities

Teacher Responsibility
Carlos Júlio Lindade Rodrigues

Teaching - Hours

Theoretical and practical : 4,50
Type Teacher Classes Hour
Theoretical and practical Totals 1 4,50
Carlos Júlio Lindade Rodrigues 4,50
Last updated on 2025-09-04.

Fields changed: Mandatory literature, Componentes de Avaliação e Ocupação, Programa, Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final, Resultados de aprendizagem e competências, Objetivos, Bibliografia Complementar, Bibliografia Obrigatória, Componentes de Avaliação e Ocupação, Programa, Fórmula de cálculo da classificação final, Resultados de aprendizagem e competências, Objetivos, Bibliografia Complementar

Teaching language

English
Obs.: Inglês

Objectives


  • Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of grammar at C2 level;

  • Read, comprehend and work independently with a wide range of authentic texts;

  • Identify and analyse different registers and textual genres;

  • Explain, summarise and produce thematic, academic and communicative texts (e.g. emails, summaries);

  • Infer, interpret and discuss complex arguments with accuracy, clarity, and fluency;

  • Show a broader knowledge of the English-speaking world, including sociocultural aspects and an appreciation of cultural diversity and microcultures.

Learning outcomes and competences

By the end of this curricular unit, students should have: 

  1. demonstrated a greater understanding of grammar at C2 level; 
  2. read, understood and worked autonomously with a wide range of texts; 
  3. identified different registers and genres;
  4. explained and summarised texts; 
  5. demonstrated an ability to infer and discuss accurately and fluently;
  6. demonstrated a broader knowledge of the English-speaking world e.g. socio-cultural knowledge, appreciation of cultural diversity.

Working method

Presencial

Pre-requirements (prior knowledge) and co-requirements (common knowledge)

N/A

Program


  1. Grammar study related to text analysis and writing skills;

  2. Reading comprehension of authentic texts;

  3. Register and genre analysis;

  4. Writing summaries, emails, topic-based and academic texts;

  5. Interpreting complex arguments and specialized communication;

  6. Theme-based exploration of pedagogic texts, including specific microculture-based themes.

Mandatory literature

Bailey , Stephen; Academic writing for university students. ISBN: 978-0-367-44539-3
Hewings , Martin; Advanced grammar in use : a self-study reference and practice book for advanced learners of english with answers. ISBN: 978-0-521-61403-0
Swan , Michael; Practical english usage. ISBN: 0-19-431197-X

Complementary Bibliography

Crystal, David,; A little book of language /. ISBN: 0-300-15533-6
American Psychological Association; Publication manual of the American Psychological Association : the official guide to APA style. ISBN: 9781433832161
Parrott , Martin; Grammar for english language teachers. ISBN: 0-521-47797-2

Teaching methods and learning activities

Theoretical/practical; personal tutorials; computer-based work; whole class participation & group activities; self-access study.

Software

Await further instructions

keywords

Humanities > language sciences > Languages > Modern languages > European languages

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation without final exam

Assessment Components

Designation Weight (%)
Participação presencial 10,00
Prova oral 25,00
Teste 40,00
Trabalho escrito 25,00
Total: 100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation Time (hours)
Elaboração de projeto 41,50
Estudo autónomo 60,00
Frequência das aulas 60,50
Total: 162,00

Eligibility for exams

According to the criteria in force at FLUP

Calculation formula of final grade


  • Written Use of English Test 40%

  • Written Abstract 25%

  • Spoken Presentation 25%

  • Class participation 10%

Examinations or Special Assignments

RESITS. Students may only repeat ONE written test for which they have a negative mark. Students must inform their teacher in writing (via email) which test they wish to repeat so that their names are generated automatically for the ‘recurso’ marks list on Sigarra.

Internship work/project

N\A

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

N/A

Classification improvement

Students who wish to improve their final mark may only repeat ONE written test. Students must inform their teacher in writing (via email) which test they wish to repeat. Students must also be properly enrolled for ‘melhoria’ with the ‘Serviços Académicos’ so that their names are included in the marks list on Sigarra.