Scientific English

Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: ANGELO FRASCHILLA

Expected 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

A2+/B1 level of CEFR (Important)

Attendance of Lessons

Mandatory

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:

express opinions
recognize grammatical and syntactical structures;
recount present, past and future events,
recognize and use the most common elements of scientific lexicon;
read, analize and comment on scientific texts;
sum up information found in texts;

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)

To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with current laws, students can request a meeting in order to plan any compensatory and/or dispensatory measure, according to the educational goals and specific needs. In this case, it is advisable to contact the CInAP (Centre for Active and Participated Integration - Services for Disabilities and/or SLD) professor of the Department where the Degree Course is included

Examples of frequently asked questions and / or exercises

Written exam: Grammatical, morphological and lexical exercises: cloze, translation and fill in (B1+/B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

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

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