Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and spontaneously without much obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

- Conoscenza e capacità di comprensione: (knowledge and understanding) At the end of the course the students must demonstrate to have acquired the knowledge of the English vocabulary presented in class and its use. This will be carried out through lectures, group work, written assignments, discussions and listening activities.

- Conoscenza e capacità di comprensione applicate: the students must demonstrate to be able to apply their knowledge both for written and spoken English. This will be carried out through lectures, group work, written assignments, discussions and listening activities.

- Autonomia di giudizio: (making judgements) the students must be able to apply the knowledge acquired and to face different dynamics making their own judgements. This will be carried out through lectures, group work, written assignments, discussions and listening activities.

- Abilità comunicative: (communication skills) the students must demonstrate to be able to communicate effectively thanks to the vocabulary and structures learnt during the course.  This will be carried out through lectures, group work, written assignments, discussions and listening activities.

- Capacità di apprendere: (learning skills) The students must have developed appropriate learning skills so that they can deepen their knowledge. This will be carried out through lectures, group work, written assignments, discussions and listening activities.

This course in an introduction to English through some listening activities of authentic conversations, videos and films, authentic readings and practice of writing skills.

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

Innovative teaching methods

Blended learning, Flipped Classroom, SOLEs (Self-organized learning environments), learning online and  Internet connectivity

Course books

English Language 3 / 2024/2025

Reading: 

- L. Aboulela, (1999) The Translator, Black Cat

- P. Auster,(2008) Oracle Night, Penguin Books

- F.S. Fitzgerald, (2006) The Great Gatsby, Penguin Books,

- Erin Meyer, (2014) The Culture Map, decoding how people think, lead, and get things done across cultures, Public Affairs, New York

- Y. Hua, (2011) China in Ten Words, Anchor Books,

 

Translation and writing:

- 2 packets made available on Moodle (Blended Learning)

A - readings

B – translations

Listening:

- A packet will be made available on Moodle (Blended Learning) for our lab/listening sessions

Non attending students are required to use the same materials as attending students.

Oral exam:

Knowledge of three of the five books listed above and of the topics presented in the readings of the packets. The students must see at least four of the films listed below: 

Film:

-  Brothers

-  Lost in Translation

-  Mao’s Last Dancer

-  Norma Rae

-  Selma

-  Sicko

-  The Great Gatsby

-  The Way