PRESENTAZIONE

This course is designed to enhance students’ proficiency in English within the context of computer engineering. It aims to strengthen students’ language skills in all four key areas—writing, speaking, listening, and reading—with a strong emphasis on interaction and practical communication. Using a communicative approach, the course incorporates authentic materials to enhance students’ ability to engage in professional and academic settings. Through interactive activities, students will refine their ability to express concepts clearly, collaborate effectively, and produce high-quality written and spoken communication suitable for their field.

OBIETTIVI E CONTENUTI

OBIETTIVI FORMATIVI

Gli obiettivi di questo insegnamento sono fornire una padronanza della terminologia tecnica, favorire la comprensione della documentazione tecnica e sviluppare competenze di comunicazione orale e scritta in contesti professionali. Gli studenti saranno incoraggiati a sviluppare competenze interculturali per facilitare la collaborazione in team globali. In sintesi, l’obiettivo è dotare gli studenti delle competenze linguistiche e tecniche necessarie per il successo nel settore dell’ingegneria informatica, facilitando la comunicazione e la collaborazione in contesti internazionali complessi.

OBIETTIVI FORMATIVI (DETTAGLIO) E RISULTATI DI APPRENDIMENTO

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

• Engage in technical discussions with confidence, participating in debates, problem-solving activities, and project-based communication.
• Develop effective listening skills to comprehend and analyze technical talks, conference presentations, and professional discussions.
• Improve academic and technical writing skills, including structuring research papers and composing professional emails.
• Critically analyze and synthesize information from articles.
• Apply accurate grammar, tone, and style in both oral and written communication tailored to professional and academic settings.
• Develop collaborative communication skills for teamwork, meetings, and interdisciplinary projects.
• Prepare for professional interactions, such as interviews, networking events, and conferences, by mastering formal and informal communication techniques.

PREREQUISITI

An Upper-Intermediate level of English proficiency (Level B2 in the CEFR) is required for the course. 

MODALITA' DIDATTICHE

This course follows a communicative approach, emphasizing active student participation and interaction to develop practical language skills. It incorporates authentic materials to ensure that students engage with real-world language use. Through discussions, speaking and writing activities, and collaborative learning, students will strengthen their ability to communicate effectively in academic and professional settings.

TESTI/BIBLIOGRAFIA

All course materials will be made available on Aulaweb.

LEZIONI

INIZIO LEZIONI

Lessons start on Friday 21st February (h 10-12).

Orari delle lezioni

L'orario di questo insegnamento è consultabile all'indirizzo: Portale EasyAcademy

ESAMI

MODALITA' D'ESAME

Written exam.