TECHNICAL ENGLISH

B2 CEFR LEVEL

• Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialization.

• Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.

• Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

IN ITINERE EXAMS

Not provided

FINAL EXAM

Written test

multiple choice test on grammar and formats (ex. abstract, letter of complaint, curriculum vitae, etc.). During the exam, students are allowed to use a monolingual dictionary.

Oral summary and conversation about texts from:

Learning assessment may also be carried out on line, should the conditions require it.

1. B1-B2 grammar contents

2. Reading and written comrehension on different kinds of texts

3. Analysis and training on formats and structured texts (CV, letters of complaint, letters of information, etc.)

4. Oral and written summaries.

5. Writing short texts (expressing opinions, giving information or scientific ones)

6. Oral training on short texts (expressing opinions, giving information or scientific ones)

7. How to write an abstract: background, objectives, methodologies, results, conclusion.

Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the programme planned and outlined in the syllabus.

1. Grammar: R. Murphy, English Grammar in Use for Intermediate Students, Cambridge.

2. Theory and training: FRANCESCA AVEZZANO COMES, VIRGINIO RIVANO, AUGUSTA SINAPI, GIUSEPPE DE BENEDITTIS. Log In. Technical English for Computer Science & Telecommunications, Hoepli.

3. Dictionary: Collins Cobuild Student’s Dictionary Plus Grammar, Collins, London (pre- intermediate to upper intermediate; optional CD-ROM with pronunciation help).