ENGLISH LANGUAGE

The course is for students with surname A-L, while students with surname M-L will follow the course with Prof. Newbold. It consists of a module held in the second semester and a language practice course (“esercitazioni”) closely integrated with the module and co-ordinated by the Instructor. The main objective of the course is to strengthen English language competence at the B2+ level, moving towards C1 level of the Common European Framework (CEFR). The main focus is on providing the instruments to communicate effectively in the world of academic study and International Relations, developing written and oral competences, production and interaction. The expected learning outcomes are assessed in a structured exam at the end of the course

Expected learning outcomes, with reference to the Dublin descriptors:
1) Knowledge and understanding of academic skills in the framework of a Masters degree that covers cutting-edge fields of study. In particular: political, cultural, social and economic events in a globalisation context, with special reference to international relations.
2) Applying knowledge and understanding: skills applied to the field of International Relations and the organisation of the presentation of personal research in this field.
3) Making judgments: ability to select and utilise reliable sources of information on a global scale in English, e.g. internet sites dedicated to news and current affairs; news agencies etc; the ability to critique research findings; to identify personal strengths and weaknesses in the abilities of translation and presentation.
4) Communication skills: ability to communicate in English at the B2 towards C1 level of the CEFR, developing both written and spoken skills and communicative interaction, through participation as speakers in debates on a range of topics related to the field of International Relations.
5) Learning skills: continue the consolidation of language competences in the field of International Relations through the individual and group preparation of written texts and spoken presentations, participation in debates etc.

Consolidated language competencies at the B2 level of the CEFR.

Module
The focus of the module is on acquiring written and spoken productive skills, in particular developing the ability to argue a position for or against a topic chosen from the field of International Relations. Students will give multimedia presentations on subjects chosen from the field of
International Relations. Lessons are seminars organised by teacher and students together, with students participating actively in each lesson. Besides the oral presentation, students will also submit written work
based on the presentation topics and the class discussion.
Tutorials
The CEL tutorials - organised in small groups - will provide support for academic writing and presentation skills.

Module
Texts and the list of debate topics will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Tutorial
Ken Paterson and Roberta Wedge, Oxford Grammar for EAP (with answers) – OUP (ISBN: 978-0194329996)

The expected learning outcomes are assessed as follows:
Final exam
1. Written exam (ca. 2 hours)
a. one academic essay on a topic related to international relations based on a series of original documents provided at the exam;
b. a written summary of an authentic audio clip of current international affairs.
2. Oral exam (ca. 20 minuti)
Preparation and presentation of a position for or against a debate topic, related to international relations provided at the exam.

Instead of the final exam, students who attend the course may choose continuous assessment, based on oral and written production, as well as attendance and participation in class discussion. Students will work in groups to prepare a debate on a topic related to International relations. In class, they will give an oral presentation for or against during the debate, and participate in the class discussion that follows. Students will participate actively in the other weekly debates, and will prepare an academic essay related to the topic of debate. The final mark will be an average of the different exams.

Seminars with student participation.

Please refer to your teacher’s home page for notices, office hours, and further information about the course.

Accessibility, Disability and Inclusion
Accommodation and support services for students with disabilities and students with specific learning impairments

Ca' Foscari abides by Italian Law (Law 17/1999; Law 170/2010) regarding support services and accommodation available to students with disabilities. This includes students with mobility, visual, hearing and other disabilities (Law 17/1999), and specific learning impairments (Law 170/2010). If you have a disability or impairment that requires accommodations (i.e., alternate testing, readers, note takers or interpreters) please contact the Disability and Accessibility Offices in Student Services: disabilita@unive.it.

written and oral

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "International cooperation" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development