Secretaria de Relações Internacionais | Office of International Relations

O Núcleo Institucional de Línguas e Tradução (NILT) da Secretaria de Relações Internacionais (SINTER) está com inscrições abertas para três cursos de extensão de inglês para fins específicos, a serem ministrados pelo English Language Fellow Daniel Chavez, professor de inglês designado pela Embaixada dos Estados Unidos no Brasil para desenvolver atividades na UFSC em 2025.

Os temas dos cursos foram definidos pela SINTER, a partir das demandas da comunidade universitária e das prioridades institucionais de internacionalização.

Verifique a seguir as informações sobre os cursos.

Academic English Writing

This course will focus on academic writing skills in English, including outlining papers; writing abstracts; identifying common writing errors; using advanced vocabulary; and other techniques in formal writing. It is intended for members of the UFSC community who will write research papers, essays, reports, and other types of academic texts in English. Participants will be asked to provide samples of their own writing for feedback and editing in class. This course is suitable for advanced (B2-C1) levels of written and spoken English.

Academic English Communication

This course will help participants practice and refine their spoken English skills. It is intended for members of the UFSC community who will give presentations in English, such as conference presentations, classroom lectures, workshops, skill shares, and other formal academic talks. Skills covered include spoken fluency, presentation techniques, and developing academic vocabulary. Participants will regularly present in small groups and give peer feedback on their progress. This course is suitable for upper-intermediate (B2) and higher levels of spoken English.

English for Study Abroad

This General English course is for students who plan to study abroad or wish to improve their English for studying abroad in the future. It will cover situations from daily life, such as travel, meeting new people, and living overseas. It will also include academic topics to better equip students to participate in classes and complete their coursework. Students will practice their written and spoken skills to improve their confidence and reinforce their existing knowledge. It is suitable for students at intermediate (B1-B2) levels of English.

*Poderão se inscrever outros integrantes da comunidade universitária, mas será dada prioridade aos descritos como público-alvo.