ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

Single discipline educational activity

Course Sheet

Course code:

PSICOM03

Academic Year of enrolment:

2021

Year of supply:

2021/2022

Degree:

Course of 2nd Cycle Degree in PSYCHOLOGY

Language:

Italian

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

IASENZA MARZIA

Cycle:

First semester

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

Level A2 and B1 (CEFR) required. Nevertheless, B1 skills will be strengthened during the course.

Objectives

In a multi-cultural world, this course plays an important role in developing students’ communication abilities according to the learning objectives. The use of English as a lingua franca will be the keyword for multi-language interaction in international contexts and for life-long learning.

Contents

The language course provides students with a thorough grounding in the study of grammar, language style, and terminology concerning the field of psychology. Focusing on language, the students’ knowledge of English grammar and style will be strengthened according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). With reference to grammar, the course will focus on past tense, future, modals, passive voice, and conditionals. An indepth look at the style of English Scientific/Academic Writing will be provided.
Besides grammar, real scientific discourse will be examined in research papers from a linguistic perspective.
To conclude, special emphasis will be given to psychological terminology and style pertaining to readings and reading-comprehensions specific for health professionals.

Extended Syllabus

Each lesson is divided into two parts: the first one deals with grammar topics, while the second with the study of scientific research terminology and discourse.
The course comprises the following grammar topics pertaining to B2 and, to some extent, to B1:
Past tenses
Futures
Modals
Passive Form and Academic Writing
Conditionals (0, 1st, 2nd, 3rd)

Academic research papers will be presented in class. These annually updated materials will be supplied by the professor in the course of the semester.

Recommended Bibliography

Reading materials (such as readings, scientific/academic papers) will be uploaded on UdA e-learning platform or on Microsoft Teams by the professor.
English for Psychology textbook/ebook:
Short J., English for Psychology in Higher Education Studies Course Book, Garnet Education, 2010.
English grammar textbooks suggested for individual study:
Murphy R., English Grammar in Use with Answers: A Self-Study Reference and Practice Book for Intermediate Students of English, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 2012;
Hashemi L., Murphy R., English Grammar in Use Supplementary Exercises, Cambridge University Press, 2004.
For individual study:
https://elt.oup.com/student/oefc/?cc=it&selLanguage=it (Oxford English for Careers)

Methods of Provision

Conventional

Teaching Methods

The course will last 32 hours (4 hours per week). Interactive activities are implemented during the lessons. Students will be engaged in readings, comprehension exercises and text critical discussions.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

To achieve the proficiency, students need to pass a written test including grammar, reading-comprehension exercises and scientific translation tasks.

Contacts/More Information

Office hours are provided before each lesson. Prior appointment necessary.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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