- Docente: Jane Helen Johnson
- Foreign language instructor Nigel Christopher James
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Language, Society and Communication (cod. 8874)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Language, Society and Communication (cod. 6724)
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from Feb 09, 2026 to May 15, 2026
Learning outcomes
The language classes will train students in expository academic writing, involve class discussion on the analysis of texts. For exam preparation, emphasis will be placed on writing academic essays in English.
Course contents
Language Classes (esercitazioni)
Through the language classes, students will be able to put into practice analysis of language, style and attitude of songs and poems of war and civil rights.
The classes aim, on the one hand, to consolidate and expand students' language skills, with particular emphasis placed on critical reading and writing skills.
The language classes will train students in expository academic writing, involve class discussion on the analysis of texts. For exam preparation, emphasis will be placed on writing academic essays in English.
Readings/Bibliography
Material for the course (dispensa) will soon be available.
Assessment methods
Exam (esercitazioni)
For all students taking ESP2 - whether attending or non-attending, the written exam will consist of a 500-word compare-contrast essay on two poems/songs on the theme of war/civil rights.
All material is contained in the course handout (dispensa). The written exam lasts 90 minutes and is held once per exam session. Students have to pass this exam before being able to register their overall final mark on almaesami.
The essay will be assessed at the C2 level of the Common European Framework from various aspects: appropriateness of argumentation relating to the topic; presentation (layout, spelling, punctuation); structure/organization (application of academic writing criteria, cohesion/coherence), and lexicogrammatical and discursive accuracy of the standard academic English required.
Students with SLDs or temporary or permanent disabilities:
we suggest that you contact the relevant university office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en) and your professor immediately to work together to find the most effective strategies for attending classes and/or preparing for exams. Any requests for accommodations must be made at least 15 days before the date of the exam, by sending an email to the lecturer and copying (Cc) the email address [disabilita@unibo.it] (mailto:disabilita@unibo.it) (in case of disability) or [dsa@unibo.it] (mailto:dsa@unibo.it) (for students with Specific Learning Difficulties).
Links to further information
https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/nigel.james
Also see the website of Jane Helen Johnson
Office hours
See the website of Jane Helen Johnson