Course Details

English

S0324

Course
English
Code
S0324
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2022/2023
Degree Programme
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
Curriculum
000 - CORSO GENERICO
Course coordinator
Lecturers
Credits
5
Lecture Hours
50
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
NN - Indefinito/Interdisciplinare
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
3
Teaching period
Primo Semestre
Campus
ALESSANDRIA
Teaching language
English
Course Contents
The course is composed of 50 hours of face-to-face lessons to be held during the first term of the academic year.
Reference Texts
Life Intermediate: Student's book-Workbook. Student's book build Up + Online Resources Life intermediate (National Geografic Learning)
ISBN: 9788853625151
Learning Outcomes
Students will be required to consolidate their syntactical and lexical competences and improve the four language skills (reading, listening, writing, speaking) in order to meet the B2 level standards of the European Framework.
Prerequisites
It is higly recommended to attend the course when possessing a B1 level of English knowledge.
Teaching Methods
By means of reading and listening tasks, class exercises and team activities, students will be able to analyse the syntactical and lexical structures to improve their productive skills.
Additional Information
Following the course with necessary course material is an absolute must. Regular consultation of the course page on the DIR platform is recommended.
Assessment Methods
Computer-based test: reading, listening comprehension and use of the language, with multiple choices or T/F questions; fill in the blanks, reformulation.

Each student can sit the exam for a maximum of 3 times per academic year (for any further information, check https://www.uniupo.it/sites/default/files/elfinder_library/01_dr_rda_pg_270.pdf)
Detailed Syllabus
Development of language skills and linguistic knowledge required by the European Framework for B2 level.
Expected Learning Outcomes
Students will be required to comprehend a written text and analyse the content; they will have to prove their knowledge of the syntactical and lexical structure and reformulation skills.
Students will also have to prove to understand a dialogue, a speech, a radio programme, an interview or an announcement at B2 level (listening comprehension).
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