ENGLISH LANGUAGE

This is a fundamental course for the two year master's level programme in Comparative International Relations and contributes to the achievement of the linguistic objectives of the course of study. It is open to students whose surnames begin with letters A-E; other students will attend the parallel courses. The aim of the module, which focuses on debate skills, backed up by the 'lettorato', is to bring students to a level of communicative competence in the productive skills of speaking and writing at B2+ level (at least) of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). For those students who have already reached this level, the aim will be to maintain and develop their spoken and written competence, and to enhance their communicative skills (both production and interaction).

The module focuses on the acquisition of speaking skills, especially as illustrated in the CEFR (spoken production), and the ability to argue in favour or against a specific motion, idea, or proposal in the field of International Relations. While the lettorato will focus on writing skills, the module will offer students the chance to discuss topics of particular interest to them.

Teaching materials and debate topics will be communicated at the beginning of the course.

Module: Student led debates with active participation by all attenders.
Lettorato: Students should attend both classes for language practice of the lettorato: Academic writing skills and Presentation skills.

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