ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

Single discipline educational activity

Course Sheet

Course code:

LING20

Academic Year of enrolment:

2021

Year of supply:

2021/2022

Type of Course:

Related/Supplementary

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in ECONOMICS, FIRMS AND FINANCIAL MARKETS

Disciplinary Sector:

English Language and Translation

Location:

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

ZULLI Tania

Cycle:

First semester

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Prerequisites:

Level A2 (CEFR) of English required.

Objectives

Students can understand the main ideas of complex texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in the field of Business English. They can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party. They can produce clear, detailed
texts on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options (CEFR).

Contents

The course focuses on the acquisition of the four language skills - listening, speaking, reading and writing - at the level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. The language structures of Business English will also be analyzed.

Extended Syllabus

Copy and paste the following links on your browser for a detailed Course Programme.
http://dl.pearson.co.jp/resources/9781408219324/searchdata/pdf/Speako ut_Pre-intermediate_SS.pdf https://www.pearson.com/content/dam/one-dot-com/one-dot- com/english/SampleMaterials/business- english/BusinesPartner/BusinessPartner_B1_Coursebook_contents.pdf

Recommended Bibliography

Main texts:
Antonia Clare, J.J. Wilson, Speakout 2dn Edition, Pre-Intermediate, Students' Book&Workbook, Pearson, 2016.
Bob Dignen - Iwonna Dubicka - Evan Frendo - Mike Hogan - Lewis Lansford - Margaret O'Keeffe - Marjorie Rosenberg - Ros Wright, BUSINESS PARTNER B1, Pearson, 2018.
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.

Teaching Methods

The course will last 48 hours. Interactive activities are implemented during the lessons. Students will be engaged in exercises, readings, listening, and watching videos.
If Health Laws and University regulations allow, teaching activities, teachers office hours’, and exams may take place online (in whole or in part). For any further information and updates, please refer to the University website.

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

To achieve the proficiency, students need to pass an oral test assessing their competence in the four language skills and in Business English.
If Health Laws and University regulations allow, teaching activities, teachers office hours’, and exams may take place online (in whole or in part). For any further information and updates, please refer to the University website.

Contacts/More Information

Official office hours are indicated on the University website. Students are recommended to ask for an appointment by e-mail. The teacher will also be available to see students at different hours to the official ones.
If Health Laws and University regulations allow, the teacher may see students online.

Other courses

Course year: 1

BASIC OF STATISTICS
9 Credits - Basic
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
9 Credits - Basic
ECONOMIC HISTORY
9 Credits - Basic
MICROECONOMICS
9 Credits - Basic
PRIVATE LAW AND CYBER SECURITY
9 Credits - Basic
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF GOODS AND SERVICES
9 Credits - Related/Supplementary

Course year: 2

MACROECONOMICS
9 Credits - Basic
ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL STATISTICS
9 Credits - Characterising
ECONOMIC LAW
9 Credits - Characterising
FINANCIAL MARKET AND INSTITUTIONS
9 Credits - Characterising
EUROPEAN UNION PRIVATE LAW
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
HISTORY OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
6 Credits - Related/Supplementary
COMPANY LAW
6 Credits - Elective Course
ECONOMIC-FINANCIAL ASSESSMENT OF INVESTMENTS
6 Credits - Elective Course
MARKET AND COMPETITION LAW
6 Credits - Elective Course
MARKETING AND NEUROMARKETING
6 Credits - Elective Course
LABORATORY: ENGLISH AND EXPERIMENTAL ECONOMICS
6 Credits - Language/Final Examination
STAGE AND INTERNSHIPS
6 Credits

Course year: 3

BUSINESS FINANCE
9 Credits - Characterising
ECONOMETRICS
9 Credits - Characterising
ECONOMICS OF INSTITUTIONS
9 Credits - Characterising
INDUSTRIAL ECONOMY
9 Credits - Characterising
INTERNATIONAL ECONOMICS
9 Credits - Characterising
MONETARY ECONOMICS
9 Credits - Characterising
POLITICAL AND DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS
9 Credits - Characterising
SOCIO-ECONOMIC STATISTICAL MODELS
6 Credits - Characterising
CORPORATE FINANCE AND CAPITAL MARKET
6 Credits - Elective Course
CORPORATE REPORTING AND SUSTAINABILITY
6 Credits - Elective Course
FREE COURSE (CHOSEN BY THE STUDENT)
6 Credits - Elective Course
MARKETING AND NEUROMARKETING
6 Credits - Elective Course
FINAL EXAMINATION
3 Credits - Language/Final Examination

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