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CODE 107846
ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025
CREDITS
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-LIN/12
LANGUAGE English
TEACHING LOCATION
  • SAVONA
SEMESTER 2° Semester
PREREQUISITES
Propedeuticità in uscita
Questo insegnamento è propedeutico per gli insegnamenti:
  • MEDIA, COMMUNICATION AND SOCIETY 11417 (coorte 2024/2025)
  • ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION 2 108263
MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di:
TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The module aims to strengthen the students’ knowledge of the English language. The target level is B1 (Pre-Intermediate), in accordance with the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). Roughly half of the module will be devoted to a review of grammar and vocabulary. The other half will be devoted more specifically to English as used in the media, using a specific textbook, and to a critical evaluation of presentation skills, using the example of select TED talks.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

Learning outcomes can be summarized as follows:

1) acquiring or reinforcing the students' language skills up to QCER B1 level

2) improving the students' communication skills through dedicated exercises (writing a survey, writing a review, reflections on the appropriate communication pitch, etc.)

3) improving the students' presentation skills through a discussion of examples (e.g. TED Talks) and a reflection on the principal subconscious mechanisms involved in the transmission of information

TEACHING METHODS

Interactive in-person classes, complemented by self-paced homework.

Our textbook gives access to a virtual classroom (separate from AulaWeb), where students will find exercises with key, with the option of letting (or not letting) the instructor monitor their individual progress.

For more information and additional materials, please check the Module's AulaWeb page regularly.

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

Classes and homework will comprise:

- exercises for the acquisition of new grammar and vocabulary

- self-paced viewing of additional materials such as TED Talks, to be discussed in class

- mid-term assignments (communication exercises)

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Students taking this class must purchase the textbook: Elevate! B1

ISBN: 8891910341

https://it.pearson.com/docenti/universita/lingue/elevate.html

The book will give you access to a virtual classroom with interactive resources and exercises with key.

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

LESSONS

LESSONS START

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CLASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THE SECOND SEMESTER

Classes will start in February, 2025

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Final grades will be calculated based on:

- a written test to verify their language proficiency based on grammar and vocabulary

- a few mid-term assessments

- a final interview

Holders of a PET, First, or equivalent certificates awarded from a maximum of two years are exempted from the written test

Your written test grade remains valid for a year, after which you will have to re-sit the test

Exam schedule

Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note
16/01/2025 10:00 SAVONA Scritto Aula Informatica
16/01/2025 13:00 SAVONA Orale Aula Informatica
30/01/2025 10:00 SAVONA Scritto Aula Informatica
30/01/2025 13:00 SAVONA Orale Aula Informatica
13/02/2025 10:00 SAVONA Scritto Aula Informatica
13/02/2025 13:00 SAVONA Orale Aula Informatica
21/05/2025 10:00 SAVONA Scritto
21/05/2025 13:00 SAVONA Orale
04/06/2025 10:00 SAVONA Scritto
04/06/2025 13:00 SAVONA Orale
18/06/2025 10:00 SAVONA Scritto
18/06/2025 13:00 SAVONA Orale
02/07/2025 10:00 SAVONA Scritto
02/07/2025 13:00 SAVONA Orale
11/09/2025 10:00 SAVONA Scritto
11/09/2025 13:00 SAVONA Orale