Much of the course is in English but key concepts are also explained in Italian
Teaching Language - Last names M-Z
Much of the course is in English but key concepts are also explained in Italian
Course Content - Last names A-L
The course will focus on the development of English lexis, the concept of loan words, the relationship between context and lexical choice, basic rules of English morphology and syntax, analysis of texts. Apart from Prof. Samson's lectures the course includes the ‘lettorato' (work and practice in Phonology, Reading and Writing).
Course Content - Last names M-Z
The development of English lexis, the concept of loan words, the relationship between context and lexical choice, basic rules of English morphology and syntax, analysis of texts. Apart from Prof. Brownlees’s lessons there is also the ‘lettorato’ (work and practice in Writing and Phonology).
Both Prof. Samson’s lectures and the 'lettorato' are based on lecture notes that will be available at the beginning of the course. For grammar see: Biber, Douglas et al. 2002. Longman Students Grammar of Spoken and Written English. Harlow: Longman. For phonology see: Roach Peter, English Phonetics and Phonology: A practical course. Fourth Edition.
Both Prof. Brownlees's lessons and the 'lettorato' are based on lecture notes that will be available at the beginning of the course. For the grammar book, see: Biber, Douglas et al. 2002. Longman Students Grammar of Spoken and Written English. Harlow: Longman. For phonology, see: Roach Peter, English Phonetics and Phonology: A practical course. Fourth Edition.
Learning Objectives - Last names A-L
KNOWLEDGE: both Prof Samson’s course and the 'lettorato' aim to offer an introduction to the theoretical and conceptual aspects of the four language levels (lexis, syntax, phonology, morphology) and of the tools of the discipline; ABILITIES: ability to understand how lexis changes; gaining methodological tools to analyse short texts (mostly non-literary); knowing and using basic phonological rules and notions; acquiring the tools to write short texts in English, eg. reports, descriptions, narration; reading strategies and text comprehension;
BEHAVIOUR: gaining an understanding of university organisation, of the degree courses, of guidance and future career services and help-desks; gaining confidence in intellectual participation and a correct teacher-student relationship; stimulus to a civil and participatory use of the resources of the degree course and the School of Studies.
Learning Objectives - Last names M-Z
KNOWLEDGE: both Prof Brownlees's course and the 'lettorato' aim to offer an introduction to the theoretical and conceptual aspects of the four language levels (lexis, syntax, phonology, morphology) and of the tools of the discipline; ABILITIES: ability to understand how lexis changes; gaining methodological tools to make analyses of short texts (mostly non-literary); knowing and using basic phonological rules and notions; the tools to write short texts in English, eg. narrative, reports, descriptive; short essay;
reading and text comprehension strategies;
BEHAVIOUR: gain understanding of university organisation, of degree courses, of guidance and future career services and help-desks; gain confidence in intellectual participation and a correct teacher-student relationship; stimulus to a civil and participatory use of the resources of the degree course and the School of Studies.
Prerequisites - Last names A-L
There is no entrance test but to participate as actively as possible in the course from the beginning we advise a level of listening, reading and writing of at least B1 level. Students who do not have this level are given bibliographical information (incl. electronic texts etc) so as to bring them up to the level.
Prerequisites - Last names M-Z
There is no entrance test but to participate as actively as possible in the course from the beginning we advise a level of listening, reading and writing of at least B1 level. Students who do not have this level are given bibliographical information (incl. electronic ttexts etc) so as to bring them up to the level.
Teaching Methods - Last names A-L
Prof Samson’s course is lecture based whereas the 'lettorato' comprises greater interaction, since students are divided into smaller groups.
Teaching Methods - Last names M-Z
Prof Brownlees's and the 'lettorato' lessons are essentially lecture based but in the 'lettorato' there is greater interaction between teacher and student since the students have been divided into smaller groups.
Further information - Last names A-L
Attendance is obligatory for 2/3 of the lessons. For part-time students attendance is still necessary for the 'lettorato' but not for Prof. Samson’s lectures. The latter take place in the first semester while the 'lettorato' covers both semesters. Prof. Samson’s course consists of 30 hours for all students and 6 seminar-hour lessons for smaller groups of students. In all for Prof. Samson’s students do 36 hours. The 'lettorato' includes 4 hours lessons per week for 9 weeks for each semester.A Moodle page provides detailed information regarding: enrolment in groups, FAQ lettorato, the kind of questions in the exam, the slides of invited professors, Language Corner, Tutor Help Desk, Plagiarism guidelines, Teacher sections.
Further information - Last names M-Z
Attendance is obligatory for 2/3 of the lessons. For part-time students attendance is still necessary for the 'lettorato' but not for Prof. Brownlees's lessons. The latter's lessons take place in the first semester while the 'lettorato' lasts both semesters. Prof. Brownlees's consist of 30 hours for all students and 6 seminar-hour lessons for smaller groups of students. In all for Prof. Brownlees students do 36 hours. In the 'lettorato' there are 4 hours a week for 9 weeks for each semester.A Moodle page explains in detail information regarding: enrolment in groups, FAQ lettorato, the kinds of questions in the exam, the slides of invited professors, Language Corner, Tutor Help Desk, Plagiarism guidelines, Teacher sections.
Type of Assessment - Last names A-L
Prof. Samson’s exam is written. (both for students who attend and do not attend and also for Erasmus students). The questions regard the contents of the lecture notes. The questions concern a) the contents of the lecture notes (both informative and conceptual) b) analytical questions regarding a text where the correct answer requires a correct application of concepts explained in the lecture notes. The 'lettorato' is structured around constant assessment procedures which may not correspond to all the fixed exam session dates during the academic year. To achieve the 12 credits of the course students need to pass Prof. Samson’s exam and the two lettorato semester tests (phonology and B2 reading) and a B2 grammar test. Information on grammar is provided in all lessons. Further information is found in the grammar volume (Biber, 2002) and on websites whose information is accessibler on the Moodle course page.
Type of Assessment - Last names M-Z
Prof Brownlees's exam is written. (both for students who attend and do not attend and also for Erasmus students). The questions regard the contents of the lecture notes. The questions concern a) the contents of the lecture notes (both informative and conceptual) b) analytical questions regarding a text where the correct answer requires a correct application of concepts explained in the lecture notes. The 'lettorato' is structured around constant assessment procedures which may not correspond to all the fixed exam session dates during the academic year. To get the 12 credits of the course students need to pass Prof Brownlees's exam and the two lettorato semesters (phonology and B2 writing) and also a B2 grammar test. Information on grammar is given in all lessons. Further information is found in the grammar volume (Biber, 2002) and on websites whose information is given on the Moodle page.
Course program - Last names A-L
The course provides an introductory analysis to English lexis, morphology, syntax and phonolgy. Reading strategies and writing skills and the correct use of English grammar are also developed.
Course program - Last names M-Z
The course provides an introductory analysis to English lexis, morphology, syntax and phonolgy. Writing skills and the correct use of English grammar are also developed.