English Language
Academic Year 2023/2024 - Teacher: DOUGLAS PONTONExpected Learning Outcomes
To acquire knowledge of the language and culture of Britain and the United States, to be able to discuss one's own ideas of these, in English.
Course Structure
The course involves frontal teaching, exercises in couples and small groups, vision of film material and listening, discussion in Italian and English, student powerpoint presentations
Detailed Course Content
the course covers various aspects of English and American culture such as Highland life, American music, Silicon Valley, etc.
Textbook Information
Collection of texts on British and American culture mainly taken from the web
Course Planning
| Subjects | Text References | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Living in the Country, reading and translation, discussion | Collection of texts on various subjects, grammar exercises |
| 2 | Lesson 2 Scotland, cultural life, reading and translation, discussion | Collection of texts |
| 3 | Lesson 3 Scotland (ii), cultural life, reading and translation, discussion | Collection of texts |
| 4 | Lesson 4, The Beatles, Reading, exercises and discussion | Collection of texts |
| 5 | Lesson 5 London in the Sea, Reading, exercises, discussion | Collection of texts |
| 6 | Lesson 6 The Loch Ness Monster, British culture: Reading, exercises, discussion | Collection of texts |
| 7 | Lezione 7: Elvis Presley, Reading, exercises, discussion | Collection of texts |
| 8 | Lesson 8 Blues Festival, Reading, exercises, discussion | Collection of texts |
| 9 | Lezione 9 Silicon Valley, Reading, exercises, discussion | Collection of texts |
Learning Assessment
Learning Assessment Procedures
written test on grammar elements at A2/B1 level
oral exam on the articles in the programme; reading, translation and discussion in English
VERSIONE IN ITALIANO