27123 - English Language and Translation (1)

Academic Year 2019/2020

  • Docente: Francisco Osvanilson Dourado Veloso
  • Credits: 6
  • SSD: L-LIN/12
  • Language: English
  • Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
  • Campus: Bologna
  • Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Drama, Art and Music Studies (cod. 0956)

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course students should be able to read complex texts and demonstrate an ability to interact in real communicative situations with native speakers of English, demonstrating awareness of register configuration and other aspects of the complexity of language as a communicative tool. Students should also be able to develop ideas and express their points-of-view with clarity and relevance.

Course contents

Lessons are in English and require a previous knowledge of English (A2/B1) and will focus on selected grammar points; vocabulary work; listening, speaking and reading exercises; register configuration; nominal groups; cohesion and coherence; differences between spoken and written language; the functions of language.

Classes will run from April to May 2020.

Readings/Bibliography

Carter, Ronald. (2011). English grammar today. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Eggins, Suzanne & Slade, Diane. (1997). Analyzing casual conversation. London: Equinox.

Halliday, Michael AK (1989) Spoken and written language. Oxford: Oxford University Press (chapter 7).

Halliday, Michael AK (2013). Halliday’s introduction to Functional Grammar. London: Routledge.

Martin, J. R. (2011). Language, register and genre (1984 revised 2008). IN: Wang Zhenhua (ed.), Register Studies. Shanghai: Shanghai Jiao Tong University Press, pp. 47 -68.

Murphy, Raymond.English grammar in use – A self-study reference and practice book for intermediate learners of English(4thedition). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Slade, Diana. (2012).The texture of casual conversation: A multidimensional interpretation. London: Equinox.

Other relevant sources will be added during the course.

Teaching methods

Teaching will be developed through lectures, discussion, reading and listening activities in the classroom. All activities will use authentic texts in English. English is the Medium of Instruction: lessons are in English and require a previous knowledge of English (A2/B1). Emails should be sent through UNIBO institutional email in English only, and using appropriate generic structure. Selected material will be uploaded for reading and future reference – students are required to check email and IOL frequently for new material and relevant information and procedure regarding exams and 'verbalizzazione'. 


Assessment methods

The exam consists of a multiple-choice exam at the end of the course, with 20-30 questions on topics covered in class, including grammar, vocabulary, reading and listening comprehension. Exams will require a level B2/C1 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages(CEFR)e. Exams will take place in the months of May,  June, September, November, March and April. Exams will be offered with limited places. Dates will be informed via AlmaEsami and through IOL in due course.

Teaching tools

Teaching tools include lectures, the use of slides and worksheets for the presentation and practice of aspects of language, focusing on both form and content. The course will explore a variety of genres that use English in real contexts of use. Students are required to check email and IOL frequently for new material and relevant information.

Office hours

See the website of Francisco Osvanilson Dourado Veloso