LINGUA INGLESE ED ESERCITAZIONI DI LINGUA INGLESE (II ANNO)/2
To have passed English I and have a B2 oral and written level according to the CEFR.
Lingua Inglese 2 aims to provide both theoretical and practical training to guide second year students to the acquisition of advanced level (B2 + and some C1 skills and competencies of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages - CEFR) skills (reading, writing, listening, speaking) and communicative competencies in English in particular for use in a professional capacity.
Specifically, the acquired competencies include:
• Written text comprehension of complex texts dealing with both abstract and concrete topics, in particular texts related to interlinguistic and intercultural mediation.
• Fluent and spontaneous communication in social and professional contexts. Good interaction with mother tongue speakers.
• Complete and correct production of complex texts regarding varied topics and a good hold of cohesive and connective devices.
During the 120 hours of lesson time the following skills will be developed:
- Oral interactive communication skills in social and professional contexts
- The writing of formal and informal English texts in social and professional contexts
- The formulation and production of ideals and opinions in oral and written forms
- The comprehension of extended speech (of one or more speakers) in social and professional contexts
- The development of an adequate lexis and its implementation and use in professional contexts in particular
- Comprehension of complex factual and literary texts in different literary styles and formats
The Professors will revise grammar and assist the acquisition of new vocabulary and communication strategies in oral and written forms, which are dealt with in the first seven units of Keynote Advanced Student’s Book e Keynote Advanced Workbook. The number of hours dedicated to each activity will be decided according to group size and past linguistic skills.
Compulsory text for all students (also for distance students)
-P. Dummett et al, Keynote Advanced Student's Book + DVD-ROM, National Geographic Learning, 2016, ISBN 9781305399150
-P. Dummett et al, Keynote Advanced Workbook + WB Audio CD, National Geographic Learning, 2016, ISBN 9781305578340
The texts will be used from the first lesson onwards. In Inglese 2 the first 7 units will be examined. The text will be completed in the third year.
Self-guided study in the language lab and the Professor’s home study guide (provided through the university e-learning platform http://elearning3.uninsubria.it/) are also fundamental to the guided learning of this course.
Dizionari e grammatiche di riferimento (N.B.: These texts are not required but recommended in case of new acquisitions.):
- Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary, 9th Edition (B2 - C2) ISBN: 978-0-19-479879-2
- Larousse Concise Dictionary: Italian/ English English/Italian (Italian Edition), 2004.
- Hewings, Martin. Advanced Grammar in Use with Answers, 3rd Edition, (B2 - C2) Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 9781107699892