The course aims to further
develop the four skills to C1 level with particular emphasis on writing, the
comparative analysis of the Italian and English grammar systems and discourse
analysis being its main components. At the end of the course students are
expected to be able to apply their grammar knowledge to producing correct
English versions of Italian texts, completing cloze texts and structural
transformation exercises. They will also write a brief essay based on the
linguistic analysis of an advertisement. Sixteen hours of self-study listening
tasks in the language laboratory are compulsory. Students are expected to do a
considerable amount of work as preparation for lessons. Every two-hour lesson
requires at least two hours of preparation as private study. Students will also
be required to complete 2 assignments, one in the first and one in the second
semester. To be eligible for the exemption test 75%of lessons must be attended.
Please consult blogs (see below) for a more detailed description of the course
and the exam format.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
Mastering
Advanced English Language, Sara Thorne. Palgrave. ( selected chapters)
The Language of Advertising, Second Edition, Angela
Goddard. Routledge.*
Practical English Usage, Third Edition,
Michael Swan. O.U.P.
Grammar Scan, Swan & Baker. O.U.P.
Oxford Word
Skills, Advanced, Ruth Gairns and Stuart Redman. O.U.P. (selected chapters)
Further material will be
distributed during lessons.
*Please note that this text is
for students who intend to follow the course and is not suitable for students
who do not attend.
A hand-out containing past exam
papers for practice is available on request at the department for those
students who do not attend lessons. These students are strongly advised to
follow the blogs on a regular basis to have further information about the
bibliography and exam format.
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