Student Group Details

English Language - Gruppo A

MS1976

Course
English Language - Gruppo A
Code
MS1976
Academic Year
2024/2025
Curriculum Year
2023/2024
Degree Programme
BIOTECHNOLOGY
Curriculum
A001 - GENERICO
Course coordinator
-
Credits
6
Lecture Hours
50
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - English Language and Translation
Course Type
Single-subject learning activity
Course Delivery
OBB - Obbligatoria
Year
2
Teaching period
Secondo Semestre
Campus
NOVARA
Teaching language
Italian
Course Contents
The course is madeup of 16 modules blending general and ESP English and covering grammar, vocabulary, listening, reading, speaking and wrting practice
Reference Texts
Mindset for Ielts,Level 2, Cambridge
ISBN 978-1-00-928030-3

Tamzen Armer, Cambridge English for Scientists,978-0-521-15409-3




1) Grammar for Ielts https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BxtaL881Sd6PTnowSmsyYzhwSzg/edit?resourcekey=0-dhvs8v9MnGc30aDHaOM1PQ
Learning Outcomes
1) Knowledge and understanding. The course aims to develop linguistic competencies in various areas, including lexis and morpho-syntax. It is expected that after the course students will be able to handle B2-level texts and audio material with relative ease.
2) Learning skills. Students will be guided through the exploration of learning strategies in order to successfully apply the ones corresponding to their needs and abilities.
3) Communicative skills. It is expected that upon course completion students will be able to handle oral and written expression on the B2 level.
Prerequisites
B1 CEFR verified through placement test
Teaching Methods
Communicative

Learning by doing
Additional Information
Class attendance is strongly recommended
Assessment Methods
Computer based test on reading, listening skills and grammar knowledgeable
Detailed Syllabus
The man –made environment
Leisure and recreation
The news and the media
Travel and Transport
Business and work
The natural environment
Education systems
Festival and Traditions

Inglese specialistico

Getting started in research
The scientific community
Finding a direction in your research
Designing an experiment
Describing an experiment
Presenting research at a conference
Writng up research
Expected Learning Outcomes
Students are expected to achieve B2 level of competencies
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