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Study and Communication Skills
Scholar Year: 2019/2020 - 1S
| Code: |
INF32147 |
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Acronym: |
MEC |
| Scientific Fields: |
Ciências Empresariais e Comunicação |
Courses
| Acronym |
N. of students |
Study plan |
Curricular year |
ECTS |
Contact time |
Total Time |
| INF |
87 |
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1º |
6,0 |
60 |
162,0 |
| LTE |
1 |
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3º |
6,0 |
60 |
162,0 |
Teaching language
Portuguese
Intended learning outcomes (Knowledges, skills and competencies to be developed by the students)
The aim of this subject is to develop 4 groups of competences.
In terms of metacognitive competences, it aims at:
- developing competences that help manage students’ study and workload in an academic context, making them progressively more autonomous.
In terms of communication (maternal tongue), it aims at provide students with knowledge and competences that enable them to:
- structure and write a report/ text in Portuguese;
- use communication techniques and present the results of a research by means of a PowerPoint.
In terms of the English language, it aims at:
- familiarise students with the conventions of the English language and acquire technical vocabulary in the area of Computer Science;
- leading them to the creation of a document /project about a technical topic within the area of Computer Science and present it before an audience.
In terms of transversal competences, the subject aims at:
- promote techniques and strategies that help students with their personal organisation and time management;
- develop team work skills and students’ autonomy;
- acquire techniques of research and information treatment;
- promote the effective use of information and communication technologies.
Syllabus
The syllabus is divided into 4 components:
Study Methods
(15h class hours + 12h autonomous work - 1 ECTS):
- Motivational strategies
- Multiple Intelligences theory by Howard Gardner
- Emotional Intelligence concept by Daniel Goleman
- GTD Method, conceptualised by David Allen, adapted to the academic context
- Personal aspects and environmental aspects that influence the study process
- Memory, tipologies and memorisation techniques
- Students and the assessment process (managing results)
Portuguese and Communication techniques
(15h class hours + 25h autonomous work - 1,5 ECTS):
- How to write a report / essay
- Bibliography
- writing tips
- ethics in the context of scientific production in the academic context
- PowerPoint presentations
- how to prepare and organise a PowerPoint presentation
- how to communicate effectively and professionally (voice intonation, behavioural codes, language)
3. English (15h class hours + 12h autonomous work - 1 ECTS):
The subject comprehends a set of topics related to technology, with the objective of familiarising the students with technical concepts and terminology. It also provides the students with competences in the areas of critical thinking vis-à-vis text analysis. These topics include:
-Worldwide Web
- Internet Security
- Smart phones, tablets and applications
- Business and Technology
- Artificial Intelligence
- Science and Technology
- The Internet of Things (IoT)
Grammar recycling:
-Verb tenses
-Asking questions
- Passive voice
-If clauses
-Reported Speech
4.English project (15h class hours + 12h autonomous work - 1 ECTS)
It comprises a research about a topic in the area of Computer Science, and the organisation of a PowerPoint. The project will be presented before the class.
Scheduled hours: 2h Study Methods + 2h English
Teaching methodologies
Teaching Methodologies:
The subject is grounded on continuous assessment. Therefore, there will be:
- Students will engage in the execution of several tasks (reading and discussion of thematic topics).
Assessment methodologies and evidences
Continuous assessment with a final exam.
Elements of assessment:
1 Study Method test 25%
1 Group Project in the area of Study Methods (Students will summarise and provide a critical analysis of a written text/oeuvre; documentary; TV series’ episode or film). 25%
2 English tests 25%
1 Group project in the area of technical English (about a topic related to Computer Science) 25%
The project is mandatory. It counts 40% in the final exam. If students score below 9,5 in one of the parts, they will have to write the exam concerning the part in which they didn't succeed.
Attendance system
75% of attendance is recommended.
Bibliography
Carrilho, Fernanda. (2004). Métodos e Técnicas de Estudo. Lisboa: Editorial Presença.
Bibliographical Notes
Também serão utilizados, nomeadamente, para parte do Inglês, textos atuais retirados da Internet sobre temas relacionados com Engenharia Informática.
Observations
Further information about the subject's contents and teacher's timetable will be available on Moodle.
No tablets or mobile phone can be used during tests.
Open laptops aren't allowed in the classroom.
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