ADDITIONAL LANGUAGE SKILLS L - Z

GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING IN TERMS OF EXPECTED RESULTS OF LEARNING:

Since the main purpose of this course is to foster students’ learning of the four linguistic skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) which are pivotal to support the linguistic competence defined by the intermediate level (B1/B2 CEFR), main features of syntax and morphology will be analyzed, with specific reference to phonetics, lexis of connected speech and English usages, related to the degree’s objectives.

1. Knowledge and understanding: students will be required to apply their linguistic competences and to communicate fluently, using "connected speech" (spoken language used in a continuous sequence) with specific lexis and correct syntax, concerning several topics of the professional field. Students will be also able to show a good conception of the language structure of English. 

2. Applying knowledge and understanding: students will be required to improve speaking and fluency, using “chunks” (common phrases with specific meaning) related to the mathematical field.

3. Making judgements: students will be able to give an account of a topic orally and in writing with greater independence and greater linguistic correctness. Linguistic competence is crucial for a practical application of ESP/English for Scientific Purposes to national and international work contexts.

4. Communication skills: communication skills will be assessed through oral and written tests and they are meant to provide students with adequate tools to gain international work experience. Thanks to these skills, students will be also able to actively and independently participate in seminar discussions.

5. Learning skills: the course aims at developing students' autonomous learning skills, using technology tools and devices to improve class and individual activities.

The English course aims to improve students' ability to analyze syntactic and stylistic aspects of ESP/English for Specific Purposes, particularly the English used in the scientific and computer science fields. During lectures (face-to-face, participatory, and/or cooperative) held in English, the instructor will introduce the key concepts of translation studies, drawing on the course's reference reading list and additional textual and visual materials. Suggestions for individual study/in-depth study and group work will be provided. Teaching methodologies include the communicative approach and cooperative learning, which aim to develop students' ability to converse in English fluently and with lexical and syntactic precision.

If the course is taught in a blended or distance learning format, any necessary changes to the above-mentioned information may be made in order to adhere to the planned program outlined in the syllabus.

PLEASE NOTE: Information for students with disabilities and/or learning disabilities (LD)

To ensure equal opportunities and in compliance with applicable laws, interested students may request a personal interview to plan any compensatory and/or extenuating measures, based on their learning objectives and specific needs. Students with disabilities and/or learning disabilities (LD) must contact the instructor, the DMI CInAP contact person (Prof. Daniele), and CInAP (Center for Active and Participatory Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or Learning Disabilities) well in advance of the exam date to communicate their intention to take the exam and benefit from appropriate compensatory measures.

ENGLISH for ESP/EAP (6CFU)

COURSE SYLLABUS
Module 1 (1CFU)
The main aim is to allow students to know English language and specific lexis, for this this reason attention will be paid to Computer Science and IT vocabulary, using texts and videos, to enhance
reading, listening and speaking skills:

a) working with vocabulary: key nouns, key verbs, key adjectives, key adverbs.

b) at academic institutions: academic courses, applications and application forms.

c) ways of talking about: sources, facts, evidence and data, statistics, analysis of results, research and study aims.

Module 2 (2CFU)
Focus on ESP and working on reading, writing and speaking abilities:

a) reading and translating a text (new approach to translation studies).

b) writing abstracts, reports, summaries, CV .

c) presenting a topic using power-point or prezi, describing research methods, processes and procedures, classifying, comparing and contrasting. 

Teaching organization/methods: lectures with handouts and slides; written and oral activities; team work; web quest and 'non googleable question’.

Contribution of the course to the objectives of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development:

• GOAL n.4: Quality Education – promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

• GOAL n.5: Gender Equality – achieve women’s empowerment and gender equality.

Methods: supplementary materials.

1. Cambridge Academic English-Upper Intermediate, Cambridge University Press; P.Emmerson, E-mail English, Macmillan; A.Wallwork, English for Presentation at International  Conferences, Springer Science-Oxford University Press; A.Walwork, English for Writing Research Papers, Springer Science-Oxford University Press.

2. Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, Oxford University Press; Essential Dictionary for Learners of English, Macmillan.

3. Fundamental Writing Skills, Thompson, Egea.

4. Scientific Writing and Translating to suit ESP/EAP.

5. Cambridge First B2, Digital Edition

6. App Cambridge Dictionary Plus-Exam Lift (B2 CEFR).

Placement test to assess the level of the incoming linguistic competence.

In itinere evaluation: presentation of a ppt. Class attendance is necessary to participate in this exam: students must attend 75% of the lectures.

Final term evaluation is composed of an oral exam, where all the topics listed in the course syllabus will be assessed (see also codes to access lessons and materials on the English TEAM).

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

Final evaluation requires approval only.

In order to take part in the final exam, you will need to register on the SmartEdu portal. For any technical issues related to enrolment, please contact the teaching office.

 Oral exam:

• “what are the main features of Scientific Writing and Translating? (new approach to translation studies). 
• "what is a content or function word related to your ESP/English for Specific Purposes"?
• "introduce yourself during a job interview".
• "translate abstratcs" ("ICT and IT"; "Cyber security and AI").