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Faculty of Philology
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Grao en Inglés: Estudos Lingüísticos e Literarios
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  Lingua Inglesa e os seus Usos 1
   Contents
Topic Sub-topic
1. Introductory aspects of learning vocabulary in a context. (See text books in Section 8 "Sources of Information"). Learning strategies; types of meaning; dictionary use (different types); collocation; metaphor; register; connotations and cultural associations.
2. Word formation Abbreviations and acronyms; prefixes; suffixes; word-building; language enrichment through contact; similar but different words.
3. Vocabulary related to work and study Fields: Colleagues, routines, careers, promotion, business; academic work; education
4. Vocabulary about people and relationships Fields: Positive and negative aspects; problems; feelings; appearance and character
5. Vocabulary related to leisure and lifestyle. Fields: performance and plastic arts; literature; food; travel and tourism; clothes, socialising
6. Vocabulary related to the environment Fields: Landscapes, climate; metaphors; vegetation; animals; conservation

7. Vocabulary related to society and institutions Fields: Police, the law; history;war and peace
8. Metáforas Metáforas procedentes de distintos campos; interpretación e uso.
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