Advanced Language Skills: Anglo-American (6 ECTS)

A.Y. 2023/2024
6
Max ECTS
Language
English
Learning objectives
Attaining C1 level according to the he Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
Expected learning outcomes
Reading: understanding long and complex factual and literary texts, appreciating distinctions of style; understanding specialised articles and longer technical instructions, even when they are not related to your own field.
Listening: understanding an extended speech even when it is not clearly structured and when relationships are only implied and not explicit; understanding television programmes and films without too much effort.
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Course syllabus
Attendance: compulsory

Important: Erasmus+ incoming students must contact the University Language Centre through the InformaStudenti platform - 'Language Test' category.
Prerequisites for admission
The course is addressed to those students who did not pass the entry test and attained at least the B2 level or to those students who submitted a B2 level certificate.
Teaching methods
The course consists of 40 hours of remote learning integrated by self-study on an online didactic platform.
Teaching Resources
Pearson Roadmap C1 and MyEnglishLab Pearson online platform.
Assessment methods and Criteria
To be admitted to the end-of-course test students must have attended at least 75% of the course and completed at least 75% of the exercises on the online platform by the end of the course.

The assessment is computer-based. Students will have to sit for the test about one week after the end of the course. It consists of three parts:

1. Listening: 2 exercises
2. Reading: 2 texts
3. Language: 3 grammar exercises and 1 vocabulary exercise.

Students who do not attain the level required by their degree program can sit for the test up to five times within their academic career.

Students with disabilities or with specific learning disabilities (SLDs) must contact the SLAM Centre through the Informastudenti platform, 'Language Test' category, to receive special arrangements (Students with disabilities: 50% more extra time; Students with SLDs: 30% more extra time).
- University credits: 6
Language assessment: 0 hours