GENERAL OBJECTIVES OF TEACHING IN TERMS OF EXPECTED RESULTS OF LEARNING:
Since the main purpose of this course is to foster students’ learning of the four linguistic skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing) which are pivotal to support the linguistic competence defined by the upper intermediate level (B2 CEFR), main features of syntax and morphology will be analyzed, with specific reference to phonetics, lexis of connected speech and English usages in the ICT field, related to the degree’s objectives.
This course allows students to explore syntactic and stylistic analysis of ICT English. It aims to improve the student's ability to communicate effectively in the oral and written language. Course structure also includes work in groups and more extensive talks about various aspects of ESP/English for Specific Purposes, developing key terms and ICT field knowledge. Discussion is an important component as aspects of learning various problematic structures of language is included in the form of translation, as well as software and devices to improve class and individual activities. Lessons are based on a communicative approach and cooperative learning methods to motivate students to express themselves confidently in face-to-face communications.
If necessary, the telematic way will be adopted. Should teaching be carried out in mixed mode or remotely, it may be necessary to introduce changes with respect to previous statements, in line with the schedule planned and outlined in the syllabus. Learning assessment may also be carried out online, should the conditions require it.
Teaching Staff: GIULIANA CACCIOLA
Student receiving place: DMI
Email: giuli.cacciola@gmail.com
COURSE SYLLABUS
Module 1 (1CFU)
The main aim is to allow students to know English language and specific lexis, for this this reason attention will be paid to ICT vocabulary, using texts and videos, to enhance reading, listening and speaking skills:
Module 2 (1CFU)
Focus on ESP and working on reading, writing and speaking abilities:
Module 3 (1CFU)
Career Key and Job Placement; Applying for a job/application form and cover letter.
Pre-requisites: B1 CEFR
Teaching organization/methods: lectures with handouts and slides; written and oral activities; team work; web quest and 'non googleable question’.
Attendance: is highly recommended, because language learning relies on practice.
Final term evaluation: is composed of an oral exam, where all the topics listed in the course syllabus will be assessed (“ICT-English for computer users: what are the main features? "English language-new words: what is a content or function word related to your ESP/English for Specific Purposes"? "Jobs in ICT: introduce yourself during a job interview". "Interacting with your computer; translating abstratcs"; "Information and Communication Technologies/ICT” (future trendes).
1) Cambridge Academic English-Upper Intermediate, Cambridge University Press; P.Emmerson, E-mail English, Macmillan; A.Wallwork, English for Presentation at International Conferences, Springer Science-Oxford University Press; A.Walwork, English for Writing Research Papers, Springer Science-Oxford University Press.
2) Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary, Oxford University Press; Essential Dictionary for Learners of English, Macmillan.
3) Thompson, Fundamental Writing Skills, Egea.
4) Santiago Remacha Esteras, Infotech-English for computer users, Student’s book, Cambridge/Professional English
5) Santiago Remacha Esteras, Professional English in use: ICT for Computers and the Internet, Intermediate to Advanced, Cambridge/Professional English.