ENGLISH LANGUAGE II

Integrated educational activity

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2017/2018

Optional/Mandatory:

Optional

Degree:

Master's Degree Programme in FOREIGN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES FOR CULTURAL MEDIATION AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT

Moduls:

ENGLISH LANGUAGE II - MOD. I

6 credits
ENGLISH LANGUAGE II - MOD. II

6 credits

Credits:

Programme Year:

Hours of classroom activity:

105

Prerequisites:

English language entry level: C1 (CEFR)
Knowledge of basics of English linguistics: syntax, semantics, pragmatics and morphology.
Basic computer skills.

AF code:

40X01576

Assessment Methods

Verification of learning:

Verification of learning:
Presentation of a project (linguistics)
Written examination for language
Oral examination for linguistics and language

Teaching period

Single Annual Cycle

Objectives

Linguistics: students will be introduced to some basic notions concerning corpus linguistics, and then asked to apply them to the analysis of texts of different types.
Language lessons: learning and development of the primary communicative competences (written and oral skills) in general English (C1+ level of the CEFR).

Contents

Linguistics: the course will introduce students to the concepts of type, token, collocation, colligation, and
semantic prosody and preference. The statistical basis for the analysis of the keywords of a text will also be illustrated.
Language lessons: exercises for the development of the primary communicative competences (written and oral skills) in general English (C1+ level of the CEFR).

Recommended Bibliography

Linguistics:
Lindquist, H. (2009), Corpus Linguistics and the Description of English, Edinburgh University Press
and other material provided by the lecturer
Language lessons:
Foley, M. and Hall, D. (2003). Advanced Learner's Grammar. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.
Teague, G & Beechey, A, (2013), USA - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture

Kingsolver, B. (1990). Animal Dreams. London: Abacus books. (other editions are available).
And other material provided during the course.

Teaching Methods

Linguistics: Lectures and practical class activities. 20% of the finale mark is obtained by completing exercises on the platform (http://edumas.uniss.it/course/view.php?id=57)
Language lessons: written test based on the contents of the course (80%):
written test to assess the C1+ level of English language competence (CEFR)
Oral exam to assess the C1+ level of English language competence.

Contacts/More Information

Even though the subject is divided into modules (linguistics and language), one final mark will be assigned. Linguistics and Language can be registered singly only in the case of the necessity to complete a quote of credits following transfer from another course, an Erasmus exchange or parts of the exam that have been previously registered and have not expired.
Detailed information, handouts, online exercises on the edumas platform
http://edumas.uniss.it/course/view.php?id=57

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