CODE 107846 ACADEMIC YEAR 2024/2025 CREDITS 6 cfu anno 1 MEDIA, COMUNICAZIONE E SOCIETÀ 11417 (L-20) - SAVONA 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: LANGUAGE, WRITING, AND COMMUNICATION 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 LAURA PARODI Ricevimento: By appointment only, preferably online on Teams LESSONS LESSONS START PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS CLASS HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO THE SECOND SEMESTER Classes will start in February, 2025 Class schedule ENGLISH FOR COMMUNICATION 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