OVERVIEW

Classes make up a total of 36 hours, half of which are devoted to strengthening the competence acquired during the previous year. The other half is more specifically devoted to the comprehension of video lectures covering topics related to communication strategy, and to the reading of texts. This year's topic is "Seeing is believing... or perhaps not". These additional materials will be made available or linked on AulaWeb.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

This course aims at increasing the skills and competence in English acquired at the first level.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

The core objective is to strengthen the students’ knowledge of the English language, and more specifically to reach the Upper Intermediate level (B2 according to the CEFR, or Common European Reference Framework for Languages). Students are expected to achieve the ability to work in different professional or academic contexts, allowing interaction with native speakers without strain for either party. Through exercises in both aural and written comprehension, the module more specifically aims at stimulating discussion and an ability to express one’s opinions relative to familiar contexts (communication, topical subjects), despite a relatively limited vocabulary.

TEACHING METHODS

Lessons encouraging the participation of students. Homework required, especially of students with weaker language skills.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Chris Redston & Gillie Cunningham, face 2 face - Upper Intermediate Student's Book with DVD-Rom, seconda edizione (Cambridge University Press, 2013, 2016). ISBN 978-1-107-42201-8

Chris Redston & Gillie Cunningham, face 2 face - Upper Intermediate Workbook with key, seconda edizione (Cambridge University Press, 2013, 2016). ISBN 978-1-107-60956-3

The textbook and workbook can be purchased together: https://www.cambridge.org/be/cambridgeenglish/catalog/adult-courses/face2face-2nd-edition/face2face-upper-intermediate-2nd-edition-students-book-dvd-rom-and-online-workbook-pack

Additional materials will be made available on AulaWeb (https://2019.aulaweb.unige.it/).

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

All the materials listed, uploaded or linked in AulaWeb.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

LAURA PARODI (President)

GABRIELLA PETTI

LESSONS

LESSONS START

Thursday, 27 February, 2020

Class schedule

ENGLISH LANGUAGE II

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written test to assess the students' proficiency in grammar and vocabuary.

Face-to-face interview to discuss the TED talks and other more specific materials.

ASSESSMENT METHODS

For further details on the written test and face-to-face interview, see the FAQs in AulaWeb.

Exam schedule