Much of the course is in English but key concepts are also explained in Italian.
Course Content - Last names A-I
The development of English lexis, the concept of loan words, the relationship between context and lexical choice, basic rules of English morphology and syntax, analysis of texts.
The lectures are based on lecture notes that will be available at the beginning of the course. For the grammar book, see: Biber, Douglas et al. 2002. Longman Students Grammar of Spoken and Written English. Harlow: Longman. For phonology, see: Roach Peter, English Phonetics and Phonology: A practical course. Fourth Edition.
Learning Objectives - Last names A-I
KNOWLEDGE:The course offers an introduction to the theoretical and conceptual aspects of the four language levels (lexis, syntax, phonology, morphology) and of the tools of the discipline; ABILITIES: ability to understand how lexis changes; gaining methodological tools to make analyses of short texts (mostly non-literary); BEHAVIOUR: gain confidence in intellectual participation and a correct teacher-student relationship; stimulus to a civil and participatory use of the resources of the degree course and of the School.
Prerequisites - Last names A-I
There is no entrance test but to participate as actively as possible in the course we advise a level of listening, reading and writing of at least B1 level. Students who do not have this level are given bibliographical information (incl. electronic ttexts etc) so as to bring them up to the level.
Teaching Methods - Last names A-I
The lessons are essentially lecture based.
Further information - Last names A-I
Attendance is obligatory for 2/3 of the lectures. The latter take place in the first semester.
Type of Assessment - Last names A-I
The exam is written (both for students who attend and do not attend and also for Erasmus students). The questions regard the contents of the lecture notes. The questions concern a) the contents of the lecture notes (both informative and conceptual) b) analytical questions regarding a text where the correct answer requires a correct application of concepts explained in the lecture notes.
Course program - Last names A-I
The course provides an introductory analysis to English lexis, morphology, syntax and phonolgy. The correct use of English grammar is also developed.