Practical Language Classes (Esercitazioni) - English
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The aim of the practical language classes is the acquisition and development of written, oral, and interactive skills. Learning objectives depend on the level of the course, i.e. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year, and rely upon the Common European Framework of Reference for languages. Learning, Teaching, Assessment (CEFR). Practical language classes are non-credit bearing and complement the course.
Expected learning outcomes
The expected learning outcomes are strictly related to the learning objectives for each single year (BA 1st, 2nd, 3rd year; MA 1st, 2nd year). For every year of the course, the students are expected to be competent in the four skills, i.e. writing, reading, listening and speaking. The entrance level is stated in the 'Prerequisites for admission' section. The expected outcomes can be found in the Syllabus. Self-study and homework are essential to develop and consolidate the specific learning outcomes.
Lesson period: Activity scheduled over several sessions (see Course syllabus and organization section for more detailed information).
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Group 2A
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
Practical language classes aim to develop students' receptive and productive skills in English at an advanced level (C1):
- reading and summary writing of academic essays;
- delivering presentations and engaging in discussions on current affairs issues, presenting and arguing specific opinions and points of view
- writing short academic essays on a wide range of topics, arguing against or in favour a claim/position.
- reading and summary writing of academic essays;
- delivering presentations and engaging in discussions on current affairs issues, presenting and arguing specific opinions and points of view
- writing short academic essays on a wide range of topics, arguing against or in favour a claim/position.
Prerequisites for admission
Practical language classes are held entirely in English. Students are expected to have a CEFR B2 proficiency level in English to be able to take part in the teaching activities and to complete the assignments.
Teaching methods
Language classes adopt the following learning and teaching activities:
- inductive teaching activities
- collaborative interaction activities.
- inductive teaching activities
- collaborative interaction activities.
Teaching Resources
Lewis, M. et al. 2025. Unlock Level 5 Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking. Student's book with Digital Pack. Third edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Further information about the instructional materials and the reading list for the course are provided in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 2 course description.
Further information about the instructional materials and the reading list for the course are provided in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 2 course description.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Assessment methods and criteria are described in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 2 course description.
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professor:
Jacobs Arianna Maria
Group 2B
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
Practical language classes aim to develop students' receptive and productive skills in English at an advanced level (C1):
- reading and summary writing of academic essays;
- delivering presentations and engaging in discussions on current affairs issues, presenting and arguing specific opinions and points of view
- writing short academic essays on a wide range of topics, arguing against or in favour a claim/position.
- reading and summary writing of academic essays;
- delivering presentations and engaging in discussions on current affairs issues, presenting and arguing specific opinions and points of view
- writing short academic essays on a wide range of topics, arguing against or in favour a claim/position.
Prerequisites for admission
Practical language classes are held entirely in English. Students are expected to have a CEFR B2 proficiency level in English to be able to take part in the teaching activities and to complete the assignments.
Teaching methods
Language classes adopt the following learning and teaching activities:
- inductive teaching activities
- collaborative interaction activities.
- inductive teaching activities
- collaborative interaction activities.
Teaching Resources
Lewis, M. et al. 2025. Unlock Level 5 Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking. Student's book, with Digital Pack. Third edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Further information about the instructional materials and the reading list for the course are provided in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 2 course description.
Further information about the instructional materials and the reading list for the course are provided in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 2 course description.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Assessment methods and criteria are described in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 2 course description.
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professor:
Jacobs Arianna Maria
Group 2C
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
Practical language classes aim to develop students' receptive and productive skills in English at an advanced level (C1):
- reading and summary writing of academic essays
- delivering presentations and engaging in discussions on current affairs issues, presenting and arguing specific opinions and points of view
- writing short academic essays on a wide range of topics, arguing against or in favour a claim/position.
- reading and summary writing of academic essays
- delivering presentations and engaging in discussions on current affairs issues, presenting and arguing specific opinions and points of view
- writing short academic essays on a wide range of topics, arguing against or in favour a claim/position.
Prerequisites for admission
Practical language classes are held entirely in English. Students are expected to have a CEFR B2 proficiency level in English to be able to take part in the teaching activities and to complete the assignments.
Teaching methods
Language classes adopt the following learning and teaching activities:
- Inductive teaching activities
- collaborative interaction activities.
- Inductive teaching activities
- collaborative interaction activities.
Teaching Resources
Lewis, M. et al. 2025. Unlock Level 5 Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking. Student's book with Digital Pack. Third edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press
Further information about the instructional materials and the reading list for the course are provided in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 2 course description.
Further information about the instructional materials and the reading list for the course are provided in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 2 course description.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Assessment methods and criteria are described in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 2 course description.
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professors:
Jacobs Arianna Maria, Smith Jessica Ellen
Group 3A
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
Practical language classes aim to develop students' receptive and productive skills in English at an advanced level (C1), including:
- writing academic essays;
- summary writing;
- listening and note taking;
- delivering presentations and/or engaging in discussions on current affairs issues
- writing academic essays;
- summary writing;
- listening and note taking;
- delivering presentations and/or engaging in discussions on current affairs issues
Prerequisites for admission
Practical language classes are held entirely in English. Students are expected to have a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) B2+ proficiency level in English to be able to take part in the teaching activities and to complete the assignments.
Teaching methods
Practical language classes adopt the following teaching methods:
- inductive teaching activities
- collaborative interaction activities
- individual activities
- inductive teaching activities
- collaborative interaction activities
- individual activities
Teaching Resources
- Stephen Bailey (2018). Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students (5th ed.). Routledge
- Erika J. Williams (2008). Presentations in English. Macmillan.
- films and clips from documentaries
- Materials made available in class or on the MyAriel website
Further information about the materials and reading list are provided in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 3 course description.
- Erika J. Williams (2008). Presentations in English. Macmillan.
- films and clips from documentaries
- Materials made available in class or on the MyAriel website
Further information about the materials and reading list are provided in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 3 course description.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Essay writing: Students write an academic essay of 500-600 words on a given topic, selecting from amongst the ones discussed during the practical language classes. Students are allowed to use a monolingual English dictionary. Writing skills will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 1. Lexical accuracy; 2. Lexical variety and propriety; 3. Morpho-syntactic and rhetorical strategies; 4. textual cohesion and coherence.
Summary writing: Students write a summary of 200 words. An input text is provided.
Listening: students listen to an interview or a podcast and answer questions (they may be in the form of quiz, request to identify specific vocabulary/language, critiquing arguments or summarising key points)
Summary writing: Students write a summary of 200 words. An input text is provided.
Listening: students listen to an interview or a podcast and answer questions (they may be in the form of quiz, request to identify specific vocabulary/language, critiquing arguments or summarising key points)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professor:
Shadloo Faramarz
Group 3B
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
Practical language classes aim to develop students' receptive and productive skills in English at an advanced level (C1), including:
- writing academic essays;
- summary writing;
- listening and note taking;
- delivering presentations and/or engaging in discussions on current affairs issues
- writing academic essays;
- summary writing;
- listening and note taking;
- delivering presentations and/or engaging in discussions on current affairs issues
Prerequisites for admission
Practical language classes are held entirely in English. Students are expected to have a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) B2+ proficiency level in English to be able to take part in the teaching activities and to complete the assignments.
Teaching methods
Practical language classes adopt the following teaching methods:
- inductive teaching activities
- collaborative interaction activities
- individual activities
- inductive teaching activities
- collaborative interaction activities
- individual activities
Teaching Resources
- Stephen Bailey (2018). Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students (5th ed.). Routledge
- Erika J. Williams (2008). Presentations in English. Macmillan.
- films and clips from documentaries
- Materials made available in class or on the MyAriel website
Further information about the materials and reading list are provided in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 3 course description.
- Erika J. Williams (2008). Presentations in English. Macmillan.
- films and clips from documentaries
- Materials made available in class or on the MyAriel website
Further information about the materials and reading list are provided in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 3 course description.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Essay writing: Students write an academic essay of 500-600 words on a given topic, selecting from amongst the ones discussed during the practical language classes. Students are allowed to use a monolingual English dictionary. Writing skills will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 1. Lexical accuracy; 2. Lexical variety and propriety; 3. Morpho-syntactic and rhetorical strategies; 4. textual cohesion and coherence.
Summary writing: Students write a summary of 200 words. An input text is provided.
Listening: students listen to an interview or a podcast and answer questions (they may be in the form of quiz, request to identify specific vocabulary/language, critiquing arguments or summarising key points)
Summary writing: Students write a summary of 200 words. An input text is provided.
Listening: students listen to an interview or a podcast and answer questions (they may be in the form of quiz, request to identify specific vocabulary/language, critiquing arguments or summarising key points)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professor:
Shadloo Faramarz
Group 3C
Responsible
Lesson period
year
Course syllabus
Practical language classes aim to develop students' receptive and productive skills in English at an advanced level (C1), including:
- writing academic essays;
- summary writing;
- listening and note taking;
- delivering presentations and/or engaging in discussions on current affairs issues
- writing academic essays;
- summary writing;
- listening and note taking;
- delivering presentations and/or engaging in discussions on current affairs issues
Prerequisites for admission
Practical language classes are held entirely in English. Students are expected to have a Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) B2+ proficiency level in English to be able to take part in the teaching activities and to complete the assignments.
Teaching methods
Practical language classes adopt the following teaching methods:
- inductive teaching activities
- collaborative interaction activities
- individual activities
- inductive teaching activities
- collaborative interaction activities
- individual activities
Teaching Resources
- Stephen Bailey (2018). Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students (5th ed.). Routledge
- Erika J. Williams (2008). Presentations in English. Macmillan.
- films and clips from documentaries
- Materials made available in class or on the MyAriel website
Further information about the materials and reading list are provided in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 3 course description.
- Erika J. Williams (2008). Presentations in English. Macmillan.
- films and clips from documentaries
- Materials made available in class or on the MyAriel website
Further information about the materials and reading list are provided in the relevant section of the Lingua inglese 3 course description.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Essay writing: Students write an academic essay of 500-600 words on a given topic, selecting from amongst the ones discussed during the practical language classes. Students are allowed to use a monolingual English dictionary. Writing skills will be evaluated according to the following criteria: 1. Lexical accuracy; 2. Lexical variety and propriety; 3. Morpho-syntactic and rhetorical strategies; 4. textual cohesion and coherence.
Summary writing: Students write a summary of 200 words. An input text is provided.
Listening: students listen to an interview or a podcast and answer questions (they may be in the form of quiz, request to identify specific vocabulary/language, critiquing arguments or summarising key points).
Summary writing: Students write a summary of 200 words. An input text is provided.
Listening: students listen to an interview or a podcast and answer questions (they may be in the form of quiz, request to identify specific vocabulary/language, critiquing arguments or summarising key points).
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Language lab: 80 hours
Professor:
Shadloo Faramarz
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