UPDATED NOTICE – Information on English 1 and English 2 Exams ARCO Curriculum – DiSCi Department (a.y. 2024/25 and earlier)
This notice updates and integrates the information regarding the English 1 and English 2 exams, following a number of questions raised during recent exam sessions.
Students are kindly invited to read all sections carefully.
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English 1 Exam (Lingua Inglese 1)
The exam consists of two parts:
🔹 1. ORAL EXAM
Set texts:
Duration: approximately 15 minutes
The oral exam includes:
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2 questions (one in English, one in Italian) on: plot, characters, socio-historical context, language, style, symbols, and themes;
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1 translation task (ENG → IT) based on a short excerpt from the set texts.
📑 Assessment criteria – English 1 Oral Exam
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Knowledge and understanding of the texts
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Analytical and critical commentary skills
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Personal reflection and interpretation
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Use of the English language
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Accuracy and comprehension in translation
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Clarity, coherence, and interaction
🔹 2. WRITTEN EXAM
(only for students who still need to take it)
The written exam consists of three multiple-choice tasks:
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fill in the gaps
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word formation
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cloze test
Total: 60 questions – 50 minutes
Required level: B1–B2
Practice materials:
👉 https://www.unibo.it/sitoweb/henry.monaco/avvisi
Grammar resources:
👉 https://www.unibo.it/it/studiare/insegnamenti-competenze-trasversali-moocs/insegnamenti/insegnamento/2024/367534
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Assessment method – English 1
The final grade is calculated as the arithmetic average of:
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written exam (50%)
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oral exam (50%)
👉 The oral exam may be taken before passing the written exam.
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English 2 Exam
The English 2 exam consists of one written exam only, structured in a similar way to the written exam for English 1, but with a required level of B2–C1.
Materials:
👉 https://www.unibo.it/it/studiare/insegnamenti-competenze-trasversali-moocs/insegnamenti/insegnamento/2024/367770
👉 English 2 may be taken even if English 1 has not yet been passed.
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Exam sessions and important updates🔹 January 2026 sessions
🔹 Additional sessions –
18 March 2026
Students who still need to complete the English 1 – ARCO exam are informed that, in addition to the January 22 sessions, two additional exam sessions have been scheduled for 18 March 2026 (already visible on AlmaEsami).
For each date, two separate sessions (written and oral) will be available, although they will take place on the same day.
Students may choose to:
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take both parts on the same day, or
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take the written and oral exams in different sessions (January and/or March), according to their needs.
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Important – administrative information (students enrolled in a.y. 2024/25 and earlier)
The following information applies to students enrolled in academic years 2024/25 and earlier, who included English 1 and/or English 2 in their study plan in academic years prior to the current one.
For administrative management reasons, it is not possible to schedule exam dates on AlmaEsami after 31 March 2026 for these cohorts.
Students are therefore strongly advised to complete both parts of the exam (written and oral) by the 18 March 2026 exam session, in order to allow for the regular registration of the final grade and to avoid administrative issues.
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Future structure of the English 2 exam
Starting from the May exam sessions, the English 2 exam will follow the structure of the new course (continuing the previous format, but with different content).
Any further updates will be communicated promptly.
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Administrative questions or special cases
For administrative matters or unclear situations, please contact:
