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Course Sheet Academic Year of enrolment:
Disciplinary Sector:
English Language and Translation
Professor and Collaborators:
Hours of classroom activity:
Prerequisites:
Level A2 and B1 (CEFR) required. Nevertheless, B1 skills will be strengthened during the course.
Objectives
Contents The language course provides students with a thorough grounding in the study of grammar, language style, and terminology concerning the field of psychology. Focusing on language, the students’ knowledge of English grammar and style will be strengthened according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). With reference to grammar, the course will focus on past tense, future, modals, passive voice, and conditionals. An indepth look at the style of English Scientific/Academic Writing will be provided.
Besides grammar, real scientific discourse will be examined in research papers from a linguistic perspective.
To conclude, special emphasis will be given to psychological terminology and style pertaining to readings and reading-comprehensions specific for health professionals.
Extended Syllabus Each lesson is divided into two parts: the first one deals with grammar topics, while the second with the study of scientific research terminology and discourse.
The course comprises the following grammar topics pertaining to B2 and, to some extent, to B1:
Past tenses
Futures
Modals
Passive Form and Academic Writing
Conditionals (0, 1st, 2nd, 3rd)
Academic research papers will be presented in class. These annually updated materials will be supplied by the professor in the course of the semester.
Recommended Bibliography Reading materials (such as readings, scientific/academic papers) will be uploaded on UdA e-learning platform by the professor.
English grammar textbooks suggested for individual study:
Murphy R., English Grammar in Use with Answers: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Students of English, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2012;
Hashemi L., Murphy R., English Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
For individual study:
https://elt.oup.com/student/oefc/?cc=it&selLanguage=it (Oxford English for Careers)
Teaching Methods The course will last 42 hours (5 hours per week). Interactive activities are implemented during the lessons. Students will be engaged in readings, comprehension exercises and text critical discussions.
Evaluation methods Verification of learning:
To achieve the proficiency, students need to pass a written test including grammar, reading-comprehension exercises and scientific translation tasks.
Contacts/More Information Office hours are provided before each lesson. Prior appointment necessary.