ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE 2
LINGUA E CULTURA INGLESE (MOD. 2)
English in a globalised world
English in a globalised world
| A.Y. | Credits |
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| 2022/2023 | 6 |
| Lecturer | Office hours for students | |
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| Joanne Margaret Birnbaum | On appointment by email |
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Course entirely taught in a foreign language
English
This course is entirely taught in a foreign language and the final exam can be taken in the foreign language. |
Assigned to the Degree Course
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Learning Objectives
The goal of this course is to consolidate and develop the student’s knowledge of the English language. The course will begin by examining the changed role of the English language in today's globalised world and apply critical thinking as to the cultures associated therewith. The focus is on topics central to the students' degree course, such as identity, European and world cultures, key concepts of sociology and social services and diverse global issues.
Program
In the first lesson of each week a theme will be introduced which will be continued in the second lesson; in the third lesson the focus will be on a language point. Preparation will be given for the next lesson or week, usually in the form of a reading or listening.
Learning Achievements (Dublin Descriptors)
By the end of this course, the student will:
be able to discuss the role of English in the world
be able to discuss the social implications of English as a global language
be able to talk about him/herself and his/ her relationship with English
be able to formulate questions correctly
be able to express ideas and present and discuss
be able to critically discuss key concepts of sociology and social services, such as identity, English in the world today, European and world cultures, and key global issues
Teaching Material
The teaching material prepared by the lecturer in addition to recommended textbooks (such as for instance slides, lecture notes, exercises, bibliography) and communications from the lecturer specific to the course can be found inside the Moodle platform › blended.uniurb.it
Supporting Activities
Students will be expected to carry out autonomous learning using tools such as online dictionaries for vocabulary expansion, pronunciation, and contextual information.
Teaching, Attendance, Course Books and Assessment
- Teaching
Lessons are scheduled as follows:
Monday 11-13, Aula 14, Palazzo Battiferri
Tuesday 11-13, Aula C3, Palazzo Volponi
Wednesday 16-18, Aula 2, Palazzo BattiferriLessons will begin on Monday 20th February 2023 and are programmed to end on Wednesday 29th March 2023.
- Innovative teaching methods
Group discussions, peer presentations, flipped classroom
- Attendance
Attendance is strongly recommended, as the final assessment will be based on topics and language from the lessons and will include a presentation and discussion, activities which can only satisfactorily be practised in the classroom with peers.
- Course books
All material necessary will be available to students on Blended Learning.
- Assessment
The final assessment will be a written test based on a reading or listening and an oral presentation and discussion of a topic of the student’s choice to be agreed on with the teacher.
- Disabilità e DSA
Le studentesse e gli studenti che hanno registrato la certificazione di disabilità o la certificazione di DSA presso l'Ufficio Inclusione e diritto allo studio, possono chiedere di utilizzare le mappe concettuali (per parole chiave) durante la prova di esame.
A tal fine, è necessario inviare le mappe, due settimane prima dell’appello di esame, alla o al docente del corso, che ne verificherà la coerenza con le indicazioni delle linee guida di ateneo e potrà chiederne la modifica.
Additional Information for Non-Attending Students
- Teaching
Non-attending students are required to follow the course on Blended Learning.
- Attendance
Attendance is strongly recommended, as the final assessment will be based on topics and language from the lessons and will include a presentation and discussion, activities which can only satisfactorily be practised in the classroom with peers.
- Course books
All material necessary will be available to students on Blended Learning.
- Assessment
The final assessment will be a written test based on a reading or listening and an oral presentation and discussion of a topic of the student’s choice to be agreed on with the teacher.
- Disabilità e DSA
Le studentesse e gli studenti che hanno registrato la certificazione di disabilità o la certificazione di DSA presso l'Ufficio Inclusione e diritto allo studio, possono chiedere di utilizzare le mappe concettuali (per parole chiave) durante la prova di esame.
A tal fine, è necessario inviare le mappe, due settimane prima dell’appello di esame, alla o al docente del corso, che ne verificherà la coerenza con le indicazioni delle linee guida di ateneo e potrà chiederne la modifica.
Notes
Students with special learning requirements are requested to notify the teacher prior to the start of the course so that appropriate modifications to course material and assessments can be made.
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