SCIENTIFIC ENGLISH mutuato
INGLESE SCIENTIFICO
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| 2023/2024 | 4 |
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| Alessandra Petronio | By appointment |
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Course partially taught in a foreign language
English
This course is taught partially in Italian and partially in a foreign language. Study materials can be provided in the foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The objective of this course is to develop a knowledge of Scientific English at a B2 level according to the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages); to learn vocabulary and structures typically used in the field of the sciences; to develop reading comprehension skills in this field, including the scientific abstract; to be able to break down and comprehend the structure of the scientific abstract; to understand spoken English and be able to discuss topics of a scientific nature with the correct pronunciation. The knowledge of English at a B2 level will serve as a base for further studies of English, a language now essential in the scientific world.
Program
01. Verbs recap
01.01 Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect
01.02 Modal Verbs
01.03 Future Tenses
01.04 Phrasal Verbs
01.05 Conditional
02. Passive form
02.01 Reported Speech
03. Superlatives and Comparatives
04. Abstract Structure
05. Scientific Papers types and structure
05.01 Hedging
06. Prestiti e calchi
06.01 Specific scientific language
07. Speaking and Listening exercises
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
Knowledge and understanding
Students must demonstrate a B2 (CEFR) command of grammar structures and the use of English in the sciences.
Students must be able to comprehend written texts and spoken English on topics regarding scientific topics and be able to answer questions based on these at a B2 (CEFR) level.
Students must understand and be able to break down the structure of a scientific abstract and be able to answer questions based on its content at a B2 (CEFR) level.
Students must show to have studied and understood the materials presented in class (written, audio, and video materials) at a B2 (CEFR) level.
Applying knowledge and understanding
Students must apply their knowledge and comprehension skills so as to develop a professional approach to the workplace, sustain their opinions, and solve problems in new and interdisciplinary fields in the biomedical sciences.
Making judgments
Students will often be asked to reflect on topics of current interest in the biomedical sciences.
The topics dealt with in class are often chosen to encourage students to voice opinions on controversial topics.
Communication skills
Students will be encouraged to express themselves clearly and correctly in English both with experts in their field as well as the general public.
Learning skills
Students will learn to study and learn independently through the use of interactive websites and quality materials available online. These have been carefully selected for students attending this course.
Teaching Material
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
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Attendance
Attendance is strongly recommended.
- Course books
Course materials will be uploaded on the Blended learning platform.
- Assessment
Written exam consisting of a short grammar test and writing an abstract.
- Disabilità e DSA
Le studentesse e gli studenti che hanno registrato la certificazione di disabilità o la certificazione di DSA presso l'Ufficio Inclusione e diritto allo studio, possono chiedere di utilizzare le mappe concettuali (per parole chiave) durante la prova di esame.
A tal fine, è necessario inviare le mappe, due settimane prima dell’appello di esame, alla o al docente del corso, che ne verificherà la coerenza con le indicazioni delle linee guida di ateneo e potrà chiederne la modifica.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Attendance
Attendance is not mandatory but strongly recommended.
- Course books
Course materials will be uploaded on the Blended learning platform.
- Assessment
Written exam consisting of a short grammar test and writing an abstract.
- Disabilità e DSA
Le studentesse e gli studenti che hanno registrato la certificazione di disabilità o la certificazione di DSA presso l'Ufficio Inclusione e diritto allo studio, possono chiedere di utilizzare le mappe concettuali (per parole chiave) durante la prova di esame.
A tal fine, è necessario inviare le mappe, due settimane prima dell’appello di esame, alla o al docente del corso, che ne verificherà la coerenza con le indicazioni delle linee guida di ateneo e potrà chiederne la modifica.
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