lobalization has had a major impact on every aspect of modern society including education and knowledge of the English language that is now essential for mobility both at work and in academic circles. The current process of internationalization of knowledge invites our graduate program to adapt to training standards that allow for dissemination of knowledge in an international context. Knowledge of scientific vocabulary of English and some practice the same language both written and spoken are encouraged in several Italian universities with language teaching, therefore, is in the Bachelor in "Psychological Sciences and Techniques", he wanted to introduce an examination choice in English just to accustom students to overcome the widespread reluctance towards foreign languages ​​and to acquire a growing mastery in both reading and understanding of the text but also in the understanding and use of the scientific registry of the mouth region.

The course aims to meet the growing need for training offer internationalization of the University of Urbino and is the first of its kind in the University. It is offered as a choice exam for students of the third year of the Bachelor in Sciences and psychological techniques.

The approach used for the course is CLIL (Content and Language Integrated Learning - Content and Language Integrated Learning) is mainly centered on two educational objectives: the second language is used to teach and learn both language content. It is inspired by important methodological principles established by research on teaching in a foreign language.

In using this approach, commonly used in universities in other European countries, the Italians course will allow students to learn content of a specific discipline and at the same time improve their knowledge of English. The 2004-2006 Action Plan (The Action Plan for the Implementation of Language Learning and Multilingual Education) Council of Europe proposes it as one of the privileged strategies the dissemination of Community languages. The CLIL approach allows the student to gain greater self-confidence in communication and make their valuable skills in the workplace.

 The course is held in collaboration with the English-speaking teachers of the Department of Human Sciences and a collaborator and Language Expert (CEL). This is the same teaching staff that manages the degree course in "Psychological Sciences and Techniques" to the teaching of English Language and English Language Workshops: this also to ensure that the required language skills to follow and take this exam are consistent and adapted to those already given in the undergraduate program. It is appropriate, therefore, that students who choose this course have passed the English language exam and completed the English language laboratory.

The course takes up some issues on the groups addressed in the teaching of Social Psychology deepening theoretical aspects and research and analyzes their applications in real life and in everyday social behavior. The topics covered in the course include the structure and the formation of groups and the roles that individuals play within them in different areas,: cooperation and social conflict, teamwork, leadership and decision-making processes within groups.

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In relation to the student discipline you will have to show possession:
- The mastery of basic skills;
- Understanding of the basic concepts of the discipline;
- The ability to use knowledge and concepts to reason according to the logic of the discipline.
 

The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Slides of the lectures, articles, examples of exercises.

Teaching

Front and interactive lectures in English with explanations in Italian if necessary, group discussions, analysis of research and applications to real life.

Language support will be offered to students attending the English speaking teachers who will work in close collaboration with the owner of the course.

 Participation in lessons is highly recommended for the acquisition of knowledge both scientific language.

Attendance

 No

Course books

Pennington D. C., The social psychology of behaviour in small groups, Psychology Press, 2002 (eccetto il capitolo 2)

Catani E., Coles R., A Companion to Scientific English, QuattroVenti, Urbino, 2006. (solo Part I Working on the grammar pp.11-57)QuattroVenti, Urbino, 2006.

Assessment

The exam, which will be held in English, includes a written test and / or an oral test

Disability and Specific Learning Disorders (SLD)

Students who have registered their disability certification or SLD certification with the Inclusion and Right to Study Office can request to use conceptual maps (for keywords) during exams.

To this end, it is necessary to send the maps, two weeks before the exam date, to the course instructor, who will verify their compliance with the university guidelines and may request modifications.

Teaching

Slides of the lectures, articles, examples of exercises. The teaching material made available by the lecturer can be found, together with other supporting activities, inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it

Attendance

No. There are no compulsory attendance but participation in class is highly recommended for the acquisition of knowledge both scientific and linguistic.

Course books

Pennington D. C., The social psychology of behaviour in small groups, Psychology Press, 2002 (eccetto il capitolo 2)

Catani E., Coles R., A Companion to Scientific English, QuattroVenti, Urbino, 2006. (solo Part I Working on the grammar pp.11-57)QuattroVenti, Urbino, 2006

The exam, which will be held in English, includes a written test and / or an oral test