Scientific English
Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: ANGELO FRASCHILLAExpected Learning Outcomes
The course aims at providing students with the knowledge to reinforce and extend English language skills , particularly concerning the grammatical , morphological , lexical and phonological aspects of language (B1+/B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) , reading comprehension and the ability to comment on topics related to the scientific field. Entry level: A2+/B1, achievement: B1+/B2
Course Structure
Lectures.
Required Prerequisites
Attendance of Lessons
Detailed Course Content
Grammatical morphological, lexical and phonological aspects of English language (B1+/B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages); the most common elements of scientific lexicon; reading comprehension and the ability to comment on topics related to the scientific field and particularly the following topics: - The skeletal system - The nervous system - The respiratory system - The circulatory system - The anatomy of the locomotor system - The human body - Disability By the end of the course, students will be able to:
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Textbook Information
Grammar and language skills: J. Eastwood, Oxford Practice Grammar - Intermediate, Oxford, University Press, Oxford 2010 (reference grammar); J&L Soars, Headway Digital Intermediate, Oxford University Press, Oxford 2012 ; Monographic course: The material related to the scientific field will be provided during the course. |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
Written exam and Oral exam:
The evaluation criteria are: Knowledge and understanding, Applying knowledge and understanding, Knowledge of English for Secific Purposes ( Reading comprehension and the ability to comment on topics related to the scientific field), Making judgements, Communication skills, Learning skills.The final mark of the course will be derived from the average of the marks obtained in the two parts (Written exam and Oral exam)
Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises
Oral exam: reading comprehension and the ability to comment on topics related to the scientific field , and particularly the following topics:
- The skeletal system
- The nervous system
- The respiratory system
- The circulatory system
- The anatomy of the locomotor system
- The human body
- Disability