Il corso di Approfondimento linguistico si terra' il II semestre

Approfondimento di Inglese (3 cfu)

I testi saranno disponibili tramite i link su questo blog

English File Elementary

Obiettivi:

Grammatica

• revisione delle forme grammaticali di base (past simple/continuous, present simple/continuous)

• introduzione di nuove forme grammaticali (present perfect simple, past perfect simple, future tenses; Passive, Conditional)

• introduzione dei vocaboli e strutture che aiutano la comprensione e la produzione (espressione delle idee/opinioni, spiegazioni, riassunti)

Abilità

• Comprensione dei testi

• Scrittura/riassunti

• Discussioni

• Ascolto/comprensione della lingua parlata

Obiettivo del corso è il consolidamento delle competenze acquisite nel corso precedente, quindi l’apprendimento delle nozioni di base della lingua inglese, che consentiranno allo studente di utilizzarla come lingua di comunicazione internazionale nella sua futura vita lavorativa.

Scopo principale del corso consiste quindi nel mettere in condizione chi lo frequenta con assiduità e impegno, di comunicare, sia verbalmente che per i scritto, con particolare attenzione allo specifico professionale in cui ciò potrà avvenire.

La prova finale consiste in una prova scritta (3 cfu).

Domande? cliccare sulla parola 'commenti' e scrivere la domanda. La risposta apparirà dopo alcuni giorni direttamente sotto la domanda, quindi dovrete ritornare sul sito per vederla.

Exam Results

The following people can book any of the exam sessions in May, June or July to register the exam:
(If your name does not appear on this list, it is possible that you were either ineligible to take the exam because you did not attend enough lessons, or your score was not sufficient to pass. Please book another exam session, but let me know on the day of the exam that you have taken it before. You are welcome to write to me in the 'comments' section and ask any question you may have. Thank you.)

Name Matr.
Amatista Daniela 012/2869
Amoruso Francesca 012/2579
Ansalone Elena 012/2892
Basile Luigi 112/0243
Bellomo Martina 015/0214
Borzillo Daniela 012/2596
Buca Maria 015/ 0219
Caiazzo Enrico 112/0242
Caiazzo Roberta 012/1665
Candurro Rosa Paola 012/2636
Capriglione Roberta 015/0225
Caravante Ludovica 012/2900
Carratu' Barbara 012/2389
Castaldi Aniello 012/2460
Castellano Flavia 112/0165
Cerrotta M. Piccola 012/2861
Coscia Rita 012/2021
Cosentino M. Sofia 012/2576
De Marco Ivana 012/2904
De Martino Paola 112/0216
De Martino Valentina 015/0233
Di Napoli Laura 012/2787
Di Vincenzo Stefania 012/2888
Fichera Laura 012/2754
Finizio Carolina 012/2804
Fuoco Ilaria 015/0243
Giussani Annalisa 012/2603
Guarino Antonella 012/2343
Ianniello Lidia 012/2539
Iodice Elisa 012/2629
Izzo Simone 112/0221
Laus Antonella 012/2536
Maggipinto Gianvito 112/0088
Mallardo Angela 012/2543
Mattera Roberto 015/0230
Mazzilli Giulia 112/0244
Miele Marika 015/0228
Muto Arianna 015/0222
Napoletano Ileana 012/2103
Navarro Gabriella 012/2893
Nicolella Sonia 012/2870
Palmer Federica 012/2839
Palumbo Nunzia 012/2840
Pecoraro Francesca 012/2639
Procida Davide 012/2698
Puleo Miriam 012/2646
Riccio Sabrina 112/171
Riolo Francesca 012/2585
Rispo Giovanni 012/2564
Romano Rosa 015/0234
Sofi Benedetta 012/2820
Tamborra Marcella 012/2666
Triunfo Ivan 112/0149
Vanacore Valeria 012/2879
Vano Natascia 012/2841
Vecchione Maria 012/2610
Vituliano Emanuele 012/2921
Zambardino Roberta 015/0232

Lesson 7: Stop, THIEF!

Dear Students,
I have purposely waited to put this assignment online because I wanted to give you an opportunity to complete all of the other assignments. Therefore - this will be your last assignment for the semester.

Last week, we described five paintings which were stolen from a Paris Art Museum last year. Click here for an article, slideshow, and video about the crime.

We also read an article about museum security, and paid particular attention to the vocabulary regarding cultural heritage crimes.

The powerpoint presentation can be downloaded here, and the article we read in class can be found here.

For anyone who is interested, all of the information and statistics I presented in class can be found on the website of the Association for Research into crimes against Art (ARCA).

Students who are 'Non-frequentanti' should also read Unit 3 of the textbook, English for Cultural Heritage.

Feedback

Dear Students,
Please let me know what types of activities you have enjoyed the most in this class so far - ANONYMOUSLY - and send me your ideas for topics or activities you would like to study in the last couple of lessons. I am very interested in reading both your positive and negative comments, and I am especially interested in your ideas, so please give me some feedback.
Thank you.

Lesson 6: Holidays

I hope you all had a wonderful Easter Holiday!


Of course, the subject of the lesson was 'HOLIDAYS' so here is the powerpoint presentation we looked at last week (AppLing6), along with some 'extra' information I added after class.
We also looked at your answers from past assignments, and tried to correct your errors as much as possible. People who were absent on Tuesday can pick up their 'corrected' answers next week.

Remember to look at all of the slides and answer all of the questions!
There is a special surprise for you in the presentation...so have fun!

If you are a 'non-frequantante, you should also read pp. 114-115 in the book "English for Cultural Heritage"

Lesson 5: Famous Places

This lesson was based on some reading passages about famous places. They were primarily written in the passive voice, which we then studied.
We also spoke about international certification for English. Suor Orsola does not have a testing center, but here is a link to another place where you can take the exam at a good price! PET/FCE/ESOL CERTIFICATION

In addition to that news, I would like to call your attention to a program sponsored by UNESCO - they are looking for students just like you to participate in a Masters Program in Turin about World Heritage at Work. Click on it and check it out!

What is your assignment this week? Write about a famous landmark that is near your hometown, a try to use the passive voice a few times in your writing. I look forward to reading your work, as always!
(Also read the first comment to find out what to prepare for next week!)

Lesson 4: Conservation and Restoration

This week we discussed Conservation and Restoration, and the various 'issues' facing archaeologists, conservators, restorers and staff members at museums, libraries or archives of all types.
Take a look at this interactive feature from the site of the Getty Museum Research Department (it is on the right side: "Interactive Feature: Two approaches to vase-painting restoration")
http://www.getty.edu/museum/research/

We also used basic vocabulary to describe buildings and the things contained in them.
You will find the entire lesson here https://public.me.com/dpickens1

Don't forget to look at the furniture vocabulary, too - there is a surprise link for you to check out at the bottom of the list!

Lesson 3: The importance of museums

Do museums play an important role in your life?
This week we discussed artistic hobbies (see http://www.stickyball.net/writing/445.html for more practice) and the importance of museums.
We also tried to come up with some ideas for making museums more interesting for young people.
What are your best ideas? Download the lesson, write up your ideas, and post them here. Then, if you wish, you can also post your ideas to the New York Times - the link is in the lesson!
The powerpoint presentation (appling2) can be downloaded from the usual site https://public.me.com/dpickens1.

NON-FREQUENTANTI: In addition to the above assignment, read and do the exercises from Unit 10 MUSEUMS in English for Cultural Heritage, pp. 101-111.

Lesson 2: Describing Art

Wow - we had a lot of people in class this week! I am trying to get a bigger classroom, so check back here for news about where to go next week!

This week we learned a lot of new vocabulary for describing paintings. The powerpoint presentation (appling2) can be downloaded from the usual site https://public.me.com/dpickens1, and there is also another (much shorter!) presentation (appling2.1) which you must read. Follow the directions in the presentation for your assignment , which consists of watching a video, doing some quick web research and then writing to me here, on the blog!

NON-FREQUENTANTI: In addition to the above assignment, read and do the exercises from Unit 4 ART in "English for Cultural Heritage", pp. 41-50.

I am looking forward to reading your posts this week!

First lesson: overview

NEW CLASSROOM - AULA D1 (S. Caterina)

Class organization:
Students are expected to participate in class discussions and to take notes on vocabulary learned in class. (25% of final mark)
Students are expected to do their homework directly on the blog. (25% of final mark)
Students will be given a written exam after the last lesson. (50% of final mark)

Students who cannot follow the lessons in class (NON-FREQUENTANTI) can use the textbook "English for Cultural Heritage" (25%), do the online homework (25%) and the written exam (50%)

Powerpoint presentations with relative links will be posted for download under the name "Beni Culturali Files" at the following site:

https://public.me.com/dpickens1

Today we reviewed question forms and adjectives describing people (see last slide of powerpoint presentation: AppLing1)

Your first assignment is to click on the word "comments" and write about the site we tried to visit today (see slide 3 of the powerpoint project: AppLing1), and write a BRIEF (short) description of the museum and the painting you decided to explore in-depth with your group. Don't forget to write your names after your 'comments'.

I look forward to hearing from you!

(Remember that there are no lessons on Tuesday, March 8th!)