This course aims to revise the pre-intermediate and intermediate grammatical structures (A2/B1-B2 of the CEFR - Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), necessary to convey certain linguistic functions, and to provide students with the tools to deal with daily conversations and texts in English. Through theoretical and practical exercises aimed at deepening grammatical structures and vocabulary, at the end of the course the student will be able to: - express themselves in English in an appropriate manner with respect to the context - analyze short texts in general and academic English - understand oral productions on everyday topics - use English in a flexible and effective manner.
Course Prerequisites
A level of knowledge of the Elementary English language A1 of the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is recommended.
Teaching Methods
The course objectives will be achieved through lectures for a total of 48 hours (3 CFU) for Physics' students and 36 hours (2 CFU) for Mathematics' students. Lessons are supported by power points and the integration of online applications. In class, the exercises can be carried out individually or collectively.
Assessment Methods
The assessment takes place through a written exam (listening, reading, vocabulary, grammar and use of English) at the end of the course. The test consists of questions related to the program carried out in class; it has the purpose to assess the ability of the student to understand and synthesize information and communicate using the language and its structures in an appropriate manner with respect to the context. The duration of the test is 45 minutes for Mathematics and 60 minutes for Physics. To pass the exam, the student must obtain a score of no less than 18 (eighteen).
Contents
The acquisition of the different skills will be developed through a two-fold approach: 1- the study of English grammar and idiomatic structures for the comprehension and communication in English (oral and written) at pre-intermediate and intermediate level 2- the use of English in written texts focusing on the lexicon and the morpho-syntactic structures of Academic English. 3 – how to write a formal/neutral/informal email 4 – how to prepare and give a presentation.
