CODE 55920 ACADEMIC YEAR 2023/2024 CREDITS 9 cfu anno 1 LINGUE E LETTERATURE MODERNE PER I SERVIZI CULTURALI 9265 (LM-38) - GENOVA 9 cfu anno 1 LINGUE E LETTERATURE MODERNE PER I SERVIZI CULTURALI 9265 (LM-37) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-LIN/12 LANGUAGE English TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER Annual PREREQUISITES Propedeuticità in uscita Questo insegnamento è propedeutico per gli insegnamenti: MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES FOR CULTURAL SERVICES 9265 (coorte 2023/2024) ENGLISH LANGUAGE 61342 TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW This module introduces students to the history of the English language and develops students’ English language skills at level C1.2 (upper C1 level). AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES 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. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES 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. PREREQUISITES 55870 Lingua Inglese I, 61294 Lingua Inglese II, 65217 Lingua inglese III, or equivalent. TEACHING METHODS 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). SYLLABUS/CONTENT 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. In particular, writing skills will be developed though the discussion of topics related to ‘British civilisation’. The syllabus for attenders and non-attenders is the same. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY 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) Oakland, John. 2019. British Civilization: An Introduction. London: Routledge. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD SUSAN MARIE CAMPBELL Ricevimento: 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 SEAN BRENDAN GRIMES CRISTIANO BROCCIAS Ricevimento: Please visit my personal page on the Lingue website. Exam Board CRISTIANO BROCCIAS (President) ANNALISA BAICCHI LESSONS LESSONS START Practical module: Week of 2nd October 2023. Theory module: from 20th February 2024. Timetable: Tuesdays, 4 pm - 6 pm (Aula C, Polo); Thursdays, 9 am - 10 am (Aula C, Polo). Class schedule ENGLISH LANGUAGE I LM EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION 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. ASSESSMENT METHODS 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. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 29/01/2024 09:00 GENOVA Scritto 01/02/2024 10:00 GENOVA Compitino 15/02/2024 11:00 GENOVA Compitino 07/05/2024 11:00 GENOVA Compitino 10/06/2024 09:00 GENOVA Scritto 18/06/2024 10:00 GENOVA Compitino 27/06/2024 14:00 GENOVA Scritto 02/07/2024 11:00 GENOVA Compitino 09/09/2024 09:00 GENOVA Scritto 10/09/2024 10:00 GENOVA Compitino 23/09/2024 14:00 GENOVA Scritto 25/09/2024 11:00 GENOVA Compitino FURTHER INFORMATION Attendance is strongly recommended. Special needs students should contact Prof. Sara Dickinson (sara.dickinson@unige.it).