ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS TEST
3 credits during the 3nd year of 8455 Philosophy (L-5) GENOVA
3 credits during the 1st year of 8455 Philosophy (L-5) GENOVA
3 credits during the 2nd year of 8455 Philosophy (L-5) GENOVA
2 credits during the 2nd year of 8457 Letters and Humanities (L-10) GENOVA
2 credits during the 3nd year of 8457 Letters and Humanities (L-10) GENOVA
2 credits during the 1st year of 8457 Letters and Humanities (L-10) GENOVA
2 credits during the 3nd year of 8459 History (L-42) GENOVA
2 credits during the 1st year of 8459 History (L-42) GENOVA
2 credits during the 2nd year of 8459 History (L-42) GENOVA
OVERVIEW
Prova di Conoscenza della Lingua Inglese is a 30 hour course meant to support students in the study of the English by focussing on expanding their knowledge of syntax and vocabulary and their ability to read and comprehend written texts at the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
AIMS AND CONTENT
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The course aims at supporting students in consolidating their knowledge of the English syntaxt and vocabulary, in addition to their ability to read and understand written texts.
AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES
- To consolidate studsents' knowledge of English syntax
- To expand students' vocabulary
- To help students improve their ability to read and comprehend written texts at the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
PREREQUISITES
Knowledge of the English Language at level A2.
Teaching methods
Weekly lectures (4 hours a week over 9 weeks in the first semester)
SYLLABUS/CONTENT
Adverbs (Intensifiers), Comparatives and superlatives, Connecting words expressing cause and effect, contrast etc.
Modals must/can’t deduction, Modals – might, may, will, Modals – should have/might have, Modals: must/have to
Past simple, Simple passive, Past continuous, Present perfect continuous, Present perfect/past simple, Past perfect
Phrasal verbs, Subject/Object questions, Wh- questions in the past, Will and going to, for prediction
Reported speech, Conditionals, 2nd and 3rd
RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY
- Murphy R., Pallini l., Essential Grammar in Use, 4th edition, Cambridge, CUP.
Photocopiable materials will be distributed in class and uploaded on Aulaweb.
TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD
Exam Board
ELISABETTA ZURRU (President)
MARCO BAGLI
LESSONS
Teaching methods
Weekly lectures (4 hours a week over 9 weeks in the first semester)
LESSONS START
24/09/2019
EXAMS
Exam description
The exam is computer-based.
Assessment methods
Students will be required to complete a computer-based test which includes a range of exercises focusing on syntax, vocabulary and reading and comprehension, based on the syllabus.
Exam schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/05/2021 | 14:00 | GENOVA | Computer-based | L’iscrizione è obbligatoria per poter sostenere la Prova. È necessario presentarsi all'esame muniti di tesserino universitario. Il presente appello è valido solo per il programma dell'a.a. 19-20 e precedenti. Ulteriori informazioni sull'organizzazione logistica delle Prove (luogo ecc) verranno fornite quanto prima. |
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information, including office hours, please visit http://www.lingue.unige.it/?dipendente=56696