- Docente: Henry Monaco
- Credits: 6
- SSD: L-LIN/12
- Language: English
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Bologna
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Anthropology, Religions, Oriental Civilizations (cod. 8493)
Learning outcomes
Intermediate knowledge of English and above.
Course contents
Revision and enhancement of English grammar at the intermediate level (B1) aiming to reach the upper intermediate level (B2-C1). A rich variety of texts will be studied, ranging from literary, academic and journalistic texts, with a view to understanding how argumentation is constructed. The focus will be on lexical, grammatical and syntactical aspects. Critical understanding, appreciation and discussion of the texts will be encouraged.
Readings/Bibliography
Handouts provided by the teacher in class or downloadable/viewable on TEAMS or Virtuale teaching platform.
Teaching methods
Lessons taught in English, opportunities for reading. listening, conversation.
Assessment methods
Written test only.
30 items in the test, broken down as follows:
One text with 10 multiple-choice grammar items (a, b, c, d);
10 word formation items;
10 open cloze items (one-word gap-fill).
Minimum pass mark is 18 out of 30.
Teaching tools
audiovisuals; handouts
Office hours
See the website of Henry Monaco