| CODE | 55920 |
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| ACADEMIC YEAR | 2022/2023 |
| CREDITS |
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| SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR | L-LIN/12 |
| LANGUAGE | English |
| TEACHING LOCATION |
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| SEMESTER | Annual |
| PREREQUISITES |
Prerequisites (for future units)
This unit is a prerequisite for:
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| TEACHING MATERIALS | AULAWEB |
This module introduces students to the history of the English language and develops students’ English language skills at level C1.2 (upper C1 level).
This module aims to
- provide students with a basic knowledge of the history of English from Old English to Present-day English, including some discussion of world-wide varieties of English;
- bring students to the C1.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
This module aims to
- provide students with a basic knowledge of the history of English from Old English to Present-day English, including a few varieties of English;
- bring students to the C1.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
55870 Lingua Inglese I,
61294 Lingua Inglese II,
65217 Lingua inglese III,
or equivalent.
The linguistics module is made up of weekly lectures (3 hours a week over 11 weeks in the second semester).
The practical module is made up of weekly classes (4 hours a week over 20 weeks, i.e. 10 weeks per semester).
English Language I (LM) is divided into two parts, a one-semester linguistics module ("modulo teorico") and a two-semester practical module ("modulo pratico" or "esercitazioni" o "lettorato").
The linguistics module ("modulo teorico") is an introduction to the History of English, based on the following topics:
- English in the world today,
- English as a national language,
- English as a colonial language,
- English as a global language,
- English and Englishes,
- English and other languages,
- variation and change in English.
The practical language module aims to bring students to the C1.2 (upper end of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages C1 level) through reading, writing and speaking activities as well as vocabulary and grammar exercises.
The syllabus for attenders and non-attenders is the same.
Seargeant, Philip and Joan Swann (eds.). 2012. English in the World: History, Diversity, Change. Routledge/The Open University.
VV. AA. 2021. Roadmap: C1/C2. Pearson. (ISBN13: 978-1-292-39153-3)
Office hours: Office hours will be held in the classroom immediately after class or by appointment the "Docenti Lingue" office on the 2nd floor. or an appointment, please email susan.campbell@unige.it
Office hours: Please visit my personal page on the Lingue website.
CRISTIANO BROCCIAS (President)
ANNALISA BAICCHI
Practical module: Week of 8th October 2022.
Theory module: Week of 13th February 2023.
Each component ("modulo pratico" and "modulo teorico") is assessed separately. The practical module is assessed at the end of the second semester through a written test (Use of English and a writing task) and an oral test (a conversation on general topics and the writing task). The linguistics module is assessed through a written test at the end of the second semester.
The exam for attenders and non-attenders is the same.
The linguistics module is assessed through a written test with open questions and exercises. The practical part is assessed through a written test (‘Use of English’ and writing) and an oral test.
| Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23/01/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | Le informazioni relative all'aula verranno fornite agli iscritti per email venerdì 13 gennaio. |
| 26/01/2023 | 10:00 | GENOVA | Compitino | Aula 15 (Albero dei Poveri) |
| 09/02/2023 | 11:00 | GENOVA | Compitino | Aula 15 (Albero dei Poveri) |
| 29/05/2023 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | L'Aula verrà comunicata via mail agli iscritti il venerdì prima dell'esame. |
| 06/06/2023 | 10:00 | GENOVA | Compitino | Aula 15 (Albergo dei Poveri) |
| 15/06/2023 | 14:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | L'Aula verrà comunicata via mail agli iscritti il venerdì prima dell'esame. |
| 26/06/2023 | 11:00 | GENOVA | Compitino | Aula 15 (Albergo dei Poveri) |
Attendance is strongly recommended.
Special needs students should contact Prof. Sara Dickinson (sara.dickinson@unige.it).