English Language and Culture
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The course is aimed at the development and consolidation of the skills of written understanding and oral presentation of texts and specialized topics of a historical and cultural nature. It also seeks to enhance, at the intermediate-advanced level (level B1/B2 of the CEFR), knowledge related to the lexicon, grammar and the use of the English language.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student will have acquired the language skills necessary to understand different text types; will know the historical highlights of the English-speaking countries presented in the classroom and will be able to understand specialized texts. The student will also be able to assimilate and interpret the information received, express himself and communicate in English (both orally and in writing) at an intermediate-advanced level, and make autonomous critical assessments. These skills will be acquired through a direct and continuous meeting with the instructor in the classroom. The discussion around the proposed sources, which will take place from time to time, will be an essential moment of critical reflection and methodological learning. Students opting not to attend the lessons will be able to make use of the educational tools provided by the instructor on Ariel, deepen their knowledge of main topics through special readings with the agreement with the instructor, and contact the instructor via email or during office hours.
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
A-L
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Histories and Cultures of the Anglosphere
Module 1: Histories and Cultures of the Anglosphere: from the origins to the American Revolution;
Module 2: Histories and Cultures of the Anglosphere: from the Victorian Age to the 20th century
Module 3: The English Language as a tool for Academia
Module 1: Histories and Cultures of the Anglosphere: from the origins to the American Revolution;
Module 2: Histories and Cultures of the Anglosphere: from the Victorian Age to the 20th century
Module 3: The English Language as a tool for Academia
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements other than those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended although not compulsory. The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
In addition to frontal lectures, team works and/or individual presentations are envisaged.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
In addition to frontal lectures, team works and/or individual presentations are envisaged.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1 and 2)
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
Knowledge of the following volumes:
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language)
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2 and 3)
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
an intermediate/advanced grammar, such as: R. Murphy, English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2012,
Knowledge of the following volumes
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Peter Ackroyd, Revolution: The History of England Vol. IV, London, MacMillan, 2016;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language);
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
Knowledge of the following volumes:
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Peter Ackroyd, Revolution: The History of England Vol. IV, London, MacMillan, 2016;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language)
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
an intermediate/advanced grammar, such as: R. Murphy, English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2012,
Knowledge of the following volumes:
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Peter Ackroyd, Revolution: The History of England Vol. IV, London, MacMillan, 2016;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language)
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1 and 2)
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
Knowledge of the following volumes:
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language)
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2 and 3)
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
an intermediate/advanced grammar, such as: R. Murphy, English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2012,
Knowledge of the following volumes
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Peter Ackroyd, Revolution: The History of England Vol. IV, London, MacMillan, 2016;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language);
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
Knowledge of the following volumes:
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Peter Ackroyd, Revolution: The History of England Vol. IV, London, MacMillan, 2016;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language)
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
an intermediate/advanced grammar, such as: R. Murphy, English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2012,
Knowledge of the following volumes:
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Peter Ackroyd, Revolution: The History of England Vol. IV, London, MacMillan, 2016;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language)
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral and written exam;
- Type of examination: oral interrogation, written test articulated in two parts: the first concerning the topics dealt with in class, while the second will be a production in English
- Length of written examination: 2h
- Evaluation criteria: ability to navigate the topics and themes taught in class, ability to organize knowledge with rigour and effectiveness using the English language;
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s;
- Possible materials utilised to sustain the exam and allowed during the exam itself: monolingual dictionary;
- Method of communication of the assessment results in case of written examinations: Ariel site.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation, written test articulated in two parts: the first concerning the topics dealt with in class, while the second will be a production in English
- Length of written examination: 2h
- Evaluation criteria: ability to navigate the topics and themes taught in class, ability to organize knowledge with rigour and effectiveness using the English language;
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s;
- Possible materials utilised to sustain the exam and allowed during the exam itself: monolingual dictionary;
- Method of communication of the assessment results in case of written examinations: Ariel site.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
Unita' didattica
L-LIN/10 - ENGLISH LITERATURE - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Unita' didattica
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
M-Z
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
Title of the course: Histories and Cultures of the Anglosphere
Module 1: Histories and Cultures of the Anglosphere: from the origins to the American Revolution;
Module 2: Histories and Cultures of the Anglosphere: from the Victorian Age to the 20th century;
Module 3: The English Language as a tool for Academia.
Module 1: Histories and Cultures of the Anglosphere: from the origins to the American Revolution;
Module 2: Histories and Cultures of the Anglosphere: from the Victorian Age to the 20th century;
Module 3: The English Language as a tool for Academia.
Prerequisites for admission
There are no specific requirements other than those requested for the degree admission.
Teaching methods
Attendance to classes is strongly recommended although not compulsory. The teaching is delivered through frontal lectures aimed primarily at the acquisition of knowledge, competence and specific language of the subject. Discussion with the teacher in the classroom is integrant part of the didactic method and aims at promoting a critical attitude and the capacity to apply the acquired competence and knowledge.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
In addition to frontal lectures, team works and/or individual presentations are envisaged.
The teaching is also based on didactic and multimedia material provided on Ariel.
In addition to frontal lectures, team works and/or individual presentations are envisaged.
Teaching Resources
Attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1 and 2)
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
Knowledge of the following volumes:
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language)
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2 and 3)
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
an intermediate/advanced grammar, such as: R. Murphy, English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2012,
Knowledge of the following volumes
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Peter Ackroyd, Revolution: The History of England Vol. IV, London, MacMillan, 2016;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language);
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
Knowledge of the following volumes:
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Peter Ackroyd, Revolution: The History of England Vol. IV, London, MacMillan, 2016;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language)
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
an intermediate/advanced grammar, such as: R. Murphy, English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2012,
Knowledge of the following volumes:
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Peter Ackroyd, Revolution: The History of England Vol. IV, London, MacMillan, 2016;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language)
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1 and 2)
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
Knowledge of the following volumes:
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language)
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Knowledge of the topics taught in lectures (modules 1, 2 and 3)
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
an intermediate/advanced grammar, such as: R. Murphy, English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2012,
Knowledge of the following volumes
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Peter Ackroyd, Revolution: The History of England Vol. IV, London, MacMillan, 2016;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language);
Non-attending students:
- Programme for 6 cfu:
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
Knowledge of the following volumes:
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Peter Ackroyd, Revolution: The History of England Vol. IV, London, MacMillan, 2016;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language)
- Programme for 9 cfu:
Textbook
G. Ludbrook, English for History and Philosophy, Venezia, Cafoscarina, 2000;
an intermediate/advanced grammar, such as: R. Murphy, English Grammar in Use. Cambridge University Press, 2012,
Knowledge of the following volumes:
Peter Ackroyd, Civil War: The History of England Vol. III, London, MacMillan, 2014;
Peter Ackroyd, Revolution: The History of England Vol. IV, London, MacMillan, 2016;
Daniel Defoe, Robinson Crusoe (any edition in original language)
International and Erasmus students are invited to promptly get in touch with the professor in order to arrange a reading plan (available in English) for exam preparation.
Assessment methods and Criteria
- Method: oral and written exam;
- Type of examination: oral interrogation, written test articulated in two parts: the first concerning the topics dealt with in class, while the second will be a production in English
- Length of written examination: 2h
- Evaluation criteria: ability to navigate the topics and themes taught in class, ability to organize knowledge with rigour and effectiveness using the English language;
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s;
- Possible materials utilised to sustain the exam and allowed during the exam itself: monolingual dictionary;
- Method of communication of the assessment results in case of written examinations: Ariel site.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
- Type of examination: oral interrogation, written test articulated in two parts: the first concerning the topics dealt with in class, while the second will be a production in English
- Length of written examination: 2h
- Evaluation criteria: ability to navigate the topics and themes taught in class, ability to organize knowledge with rigour and effectiveness using the English language;
- Type of evaluation method: mark in 30s;
- Possible materials utilised to sustain the exam and allowed during the exam itself: monolingual dictionary;
- Method of communication of the assessment results in case of written examinations: Ariel site.
The format of the exam for students with disabilities should be arranged in advance with the professor, as well as the relevant office.
Unita' didattica
L-LIN/10 - ENGLISH LITERATURE - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Unita' didattica
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
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