By the end of the Course, according to
the Dublin descriptors, will demonstrate:
1. Knowledge and understanding
Students know the
vocabulary and the basic structures of the English language at B2 (CEFR),
focusing on elements of phonetics, morphology, grammar, syntax, semantics and
pragmatics. They are aware of the main problems relating to the main cohesive
and coherent textual elements and some specific text types.
2. Applying knowledge and understanding
Students are able to
apply the linguistic and cultural knowledge acquired to analyze linguistically
and metalinguistically short texts of various types and registers. They
demonstrate the ability to produce and understand short written and oral texts
on familiar matters and to interact with native / non-native speakers on a variety of subjects within their
field of interest. They know how to use the dictionary
3. Making judgements
Drawing on the
acquired knowledge and skills students develop the ability to interpret the
linguistic and cultural elements in a text to reflect autonomously on the
functioning of the English language.
4. Communication skills
The level of
linguistic competence students are expected to attain by the end of the course
is B2 under the Common European Framework for Languages.
5. Learning skills
Students develop the
learning skills they need to go on with their university career, such as the
ability to use a dictionary, manage and organize work and time for university
study, take notes during lessons for their own use at a later date.
The course is divided into two
Modules, A and B:
Module A: concerns some topics linked to British culture and
civilization, a part of which will be contained in a MOOC course.
Module B: concerns the linguistic analysis
from a pragmatic point of view and the use of English in some specific fields;
In both cases it is fundamental that the
students actively participate.
An intermediate test about British
culture is scheduled: a peer-to-peer review writing (200/300 words) fully
delivered on the MOOC platform.
At the end of the course, the students
will sit for an oral test and will hand in a text with a commentary (a linguistic
analysis).
Module A :
Testi :
- G. Rings, S.M.
Rasinger, The Cambridge Introduction to Intercultural
Communication, Cambridge University Press, 2023
Chapter 1 :
From Culture to Cultural Identity Concepts
Chapter 2 :
What is Intercultural Comunication ?
Chapter 3 :
Rethinking Intercultural Competence
Chapter 7 :
Linguistic Approaches to Intercultural Communication
- J. Oakland, British Civilization : An introduction, Abingdon, Routledge, 2020
Chapter 3: The people
Chapter 5: Politics and government
Chapter 11: The media
Chapter 12: Leisure, sports and the arts
- MOOC:
https://www.federica.eu/
Geography of the UK
Children's Literature: Ethnicity,
Fantasy, Gothic
Contemporary British Cinema
Contemporary Television
Contemporary Pop Music
Module B:
Texts:
- S.
Thorne, Mastering Advanced English Language,
second edition, Palgrave, 2008
Chapter 11: The language of newspapers
Chapter 12: The language of advertising
Chapter 17: The language of politics
Chapter 19 : The language of humour
- B. Clark, Pragmatics, the basics,
Abingdon, Routledge, 2022
Chapter 1 : Introduction, the very basics
Chapter 2 : Meaning more than we say :
Grice’s suggestion
Chapter 5 : Managing interaction :
(Im)politeness
Chapter 6 : What words can do : Speech
Acts
Please remember that in
compliance with art 171 L22.04.1941, n. 633 and its amendments, it is illegal
to copy entire books or journals, only 15% of their content can be copied.
For further information on
sanctions and regulations concerning photocopying please refer to the
regulations on copyright (Linee Guida sulla Gestione dei Diritti d’Autore)
provided by AIDRO - Associazione Italiana per i Diritti di Riproduzione delle
opere dell’ingegno (the Italian Association on Copyright).
All the books listed in the programs can be consulted
in the Library.
