English Language
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The general objective of the course is the knowledge and understanding of spoken and written academic English through the analysis of authentic situations and texts related to the disciplines and topics of the degree course.
By the end of the course students will consolidate communicative skills, will be more independent language users and will master academic English for presentations and research projects.
By the end of the course students will consolidate communicative skills, will be more independent language users and will master academic English for presentations and research projects.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course students will:
-be able to recognize academic vocabulary and main ideas and details from academic texts
-become aware of the strategies they need to organize academic texts
-be able to use the appropriate skills to write academic texts correctly
-utilize several strategies for presenting ideas and for participating in academic discussions
-master subject-specific vocabulary for discussing academic subjects
-be able to support opinions with relevant reasons and examples
-be able to recognize academic vocabulary and main ideas and details from academic texts
-become aware of the strategies they need to organize academic texts
-be able to use the appropriate skills to write academic texts correctly
-utilize several strategies for presenting ideas and for participating in academic discussions
-master subject-specific vocabulary for discussing academic subjects
-be able to support opinions with relevant reasons and examples
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
The lessons could be carried out online (TEAMS platform) if the epidemiological conditions were to vary. Students will be informed promptly
Course syllabus
The 40 hours will be provided weekly with n. 2 meetings (2h each), starting from March 2023 (second semester), according to the calendar that will be promptly communicated.
The course comprises two classes. The first class introduces students to the knowledge and consolidation of the writing and oral presentation skills typical of the disciplinary-based texts. Instructions will be given on the vocabulary and the grammatical and syntactic structures of different academic text types. Particular attention will be paid to the academic research project and the presentation for which detailed and effective strategies will be provided. During the class, opportunities for interaction and exchange will also be created in order to allow students to implement and apply the acquired theoretical elements.
The second class aims to develop the writing and oral presentation skills acquired in the first class. Students will be asked to complete a short research project on a particular topic related to the degree program and to create an academic-style presentation. Indications for improvement regarding the procedures and strategies to be followed will be given for the duration of the class. Both the project and the academic presentation will be constantly guided and monitored with personalized feedback and will also be the subject of the oral exam.
The course comprises two classes. The first class introduces students to the knowledge and consolidation of the writing and oral presentation skills typical of the disciplinary-based texts. Instructions will be given on the vocabulary and the grammatical and syntactic structures of different academic text types. Particular attention will be paid to the academic research project and the presentation for which detailed and effective strategies will be provided. During the class, opportunities for interaction and exchange will also be created in order to allow students to implement and apply the acquired theoretical elements.
The second class aims to develop the writing and oral presentation skills acquired in the first class. Students will be asked to complete a short research project on a particular topic related to the degree program and to create an academic-style presentation. Indications for improvement regarding the procedures and strategies to be followed will be given for the duration of the class. Both the project and the academic presentation will be constantly guided and monitored with personalized feedback and will also be the subject of the oral exam.
Prerequisites for admission
Admission to the course is allowed to all students with language proficiency equivalent to the intermediate level (B1 of the CEFR)
Teaching methods
The course is taught in English.
The course aims to combine theory and practice. A variety of methods will be used: online lectures by the teacher featuring specific EAP texts; reading and analysis of authentic materials, task-based activities with immediate feedback; guided exercises intended to highlight EAP vocabulary and grammar; videos; academic discussions on disciplinary-based topics; web tools and applications to encourage a more active and thoughtful approach to EAP learning and use.
The course aims to combine theory and practice. A variety of methods will be used: online lectures by the teacher featuring specific EAP texts; reading and analysis of authentic materials, task-based activities with immediate feedback; guided exercises intended to highlight EAP vocabulary and grammar; videos; academic discussions on disciplinary-based topics; web tools and applications to encourage a more active and thoughtful approach to EAP learning and use.
Teaching Resources
- Class slides, web apps and teaching materials (will be available online, on Ariel);
-Williams, E. J. (2008), Presentations in English. Find your voice as a presenter, Oxford: MacMillan ed.; ISBN 9780230028784.
-Smith, S. (2018), Academic presentations: Eap Foundation, Sheldon Charles Hume Smith ed. , ISBN 9781912579006.
-An intermediate level English grammar book (B1 / B2) with exercises is recommended:
Murphy, R., (2012) English Grammar in Use. A self-study reference and practice book for intermediate English students. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
-Williams, E. J. (2008), Presentations in English. Find your voice as a presenter, Oxford: MacMillan ed.; ISBN 9780230028784.
-Smith, S. (2018), Academic presentations: Eap Foundation, Sheldon Charles Hume Smith ed. , ISBN 9781912579006.
-An intermediate level English grammar book (B1 / B2) with exercises is recommended:
Murphy, R., (2012) English Grammar in Use. A self-study reference and practice book for intermediate English students. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam is in English and it is oral. It is based on the oral academic-style presentation of a Research Project (+ n.2 e-tivities) compiled following the instructions and feedback received during the course. The topic should be related to the degree program.
Each exam presentation is assessed with a mark out of 30, which is given by the average following descriptors: content relevance; presentation effectiveness; lexical and syntactic accuracy; register; sequencing of information; and pronunciation. The pass mark is 18/30
The students who cannot attend online classes regularly are requested to contact the teacher of the course before taking the exam. They are also requested to take an oral exam on the same assignment; and to study the materials given during the online classes and the reference books listed in the bibliography.
Each exam presentation is assessed with a mark out of 30, which is given by the average following descriptors: content relevance; presentation effectiveness; lexical and syntactic accuracy; register; sequencing of information; and pronunciation. The pass mark is 18/30
The students who cannot attend online classes regularly are requested to contact the teacher of the course before taking the exam. They are also requested to take an oral exam on the same assignment; and to study the materials given during the online classes and the reference books listed in the bibliography.
Unita' didattica A
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Unita' didattica B
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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