CODE 90386 ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 1 LINGUE E LETTERATURE MODERNE PER I SERVIZI CULTURALI 9265 (LM-38) - GENOVA 6 cfu anno 1 LINGUE E LETTERATURE MODERNE PER I SERVIZI CULTURALI 9265 (LM-37) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-LIN/02 LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 1° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The teaching constitutes the development of the Teaching of Modern Languages course and introduces the student to linguistic assessment in its broadest sense and its role both in teaching and in certification. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES To investigate the relationship between technology and language learning. To design and develop multimedia and language learning materials. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The course intends to introduce the student to evaluation understood in its broadest meaning, that is, not only as a language test, but declined according to its function and its modalities. At the end of the course the student will have acquired both the theoretical / notional knowledge related and the practical skills to carry out evaluation tests. Specifically, the student will be able to: -describe the different language skills assessment tasks - identify advantages and disadvantages in the different evaluation methods (e.g. computerized and non-computerized tests) - apply the principles of assessment for learning to diatica -deconstruct evaluation tests relating to assessment objectives and methods -design evaluation tasks for different levels / skills -design evaluation scales for production tasks for different levels / skills - build computerized tests on the Moodle platform PREREQUISITES Fundamentals of Language Education (see the homonymous three-year degree course). To fill any gaps, contact the teacher to agree on a recovery bibliography. TEACHING METHODS The teaching is divided into lectures and exercises. The exercises, which aim to apply the knowledge to concrete cases, will be carried out independently and discussed during the lessons or carried out during the lessons themselves. SYLLABUS/CONTENT Principles of linguistic evaluation Language test structure CEFR tasks, skills and levels The computerized test Assessment for learning and feedback RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY The teaching is divided into lectures and exercises. The exercises, which aim to apply the knowledge to concrete cases, will be carried out independently and discussed during the lessons or carried out during the lessons themselves. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD SIMONE TORSANI Ricevimento: Tuesday 10-12 Exam Board SIMONE TORSANI (President) CATERINA BRAGHIN LESSONS LESSONS START Lessons will start on 17th October Hours: tuesday 11-12 room 18, wednesday 16-18 room 18 Class schedule TEACHING LANGUAGES AND NEW TECHNOLOGIES EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The exam is written and will be held on Aulaweb. The test is divided into: -12 multiple choice questions (4 answers, one correct) -5 open questions NB. Exam methods may vary according to the University regulations. The details of the different tests (as well as sample questions) will be published on the Aulaweb page of the course ASSESSMENT METHODS Multiple choice questions test knowledge of the concepts Open questions require the candidate to argue, evaluate or design evaluation tests (see training objectives) For example, the candidate may be asked to design a test for a specific language skill held for a given level of the CEFR (see learning objectives "design assessment tasks for different levels / skills"), or the candidate may be asked to illustrate the advantages and disadvantages of an assessment method (see training objectives "deconstruct evaluation tests relating to assessment objectives and methods") Open questions are rated on a holistic scale from 0 to 4 which takes into account the following criteria: execution of the requested task (eg. if the question asks to "illustrate and exemplify" a concept, it is necessary to explain it and provide examples to support it) completeness and correctness of the information quality of the language and organization of the text terminology Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 23/01/2023 10:00 GENOVA Scritto 23/01/2023 10:00 GENOVA Scritto 06/02/2023 10:00 GENOVA Scritto 05/05/2023 11:00 GENOVA Scritto 09/06/2023 14:00 GENOVA Scritto 04/07/2023 14:00 GENOVA Scritto 19/07/2023 10:00 GENOVA Scritto 19/07/2023 10:00 GENOVA Scritto 08/09/2023 10:00 GENOVA Scritto 22/09/2023 10:00 GENOVA Scritto 16/11/2023 09:00 GENOVA Scritto FURTHER INFORMATION More details about the program and exam methods will be made available on the Aulaweb page of the course Students with learning disorders, disability or other special educational needs are advised to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on teaching and exam methods that, in compliance with the teaching objectives, take into account the learning methods individuals and provide suitable compensatory instruments.
