ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Academic year

2018/2019 Syllabus of previous years

Official course title

LINGUA INGLESE

Course code

CT0414 (AF:274878 AR:158776)

Modality

On campus classes

ECTS credits

3

Degree level

Bachelor's Degree Programme

Educational sector code

L-LIN/12

Period

2nd Semester

Course year

1

Where

VENEZIA

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Contribution of the course to the overall degree programme goals

Introduction to English for Specifica Academic Purposes: English for Computer Science.
Consolidation and development of the lexis in language for specific purposes, grammar and pronunciation
Dvelopment of presentation and discussion skills in the professional area

Expected learning outcomes

The course aims at:
A. developing specific skills in English for Computer Science, with special reference to the use of professional English in oral contexts;
B: developing presentation & discussion skills within professional situations.

Pre-requirements

Before taking this course students are required to have passed the B1 test.

Contents

The course is structured as follows:

A) Language classes (MOD. 1 - Dr. Elisabetta Pavan), aimed at developing specific skills for designing and delivering oral presentations for professional purposes;

B) Language tutoring (MOD. 2 - Frederika Gebhardt, dott. Kengee Bostic), aimed at reviewing specialistic vocabulary and practicing oral skills.

Referral texts

COMPULSORY READINGS
Hughes & Mallett (2012), Successful Presentations, Oxford University Press.
Remacha Esteras, Fabré (2007), Professional English in Use: ICT, Cambridge University Press.

OPTIONAL READINGS
Remarcha Esteras (2008), Infotech - English for Computer Users, Cambridge University Press.
Murphy (2012), English Grammar in Use (4th Edition), Cambridge University Press.

Assessment methods

The exam consists of an oral presentation on a topic connected to Computer Science to be prepared and delivered in pairs. The presentation will last 15 minutes, plus 5 minutes for questions and discussion with the Professor. Assessment criteria
a. Structure of the presentation: well-structured ppt, well-developed topic, effective slides, with authentic material;
b. Presentation Management: easy-to-follow, catchy, communicatively effective;
c. Oral skills: correctness in language usage
d. Oral skills: pronunciation and fluency.

Teaching methods

Interactive classes and language tutoring sessions.

Teaching language

Italian

Type of exam

oral

2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Human capital, health, education" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development

Definitive programme.

Last update of the programme: 25/01/2019