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Insegnamento a.a. 2021-2022

30301 - INGLESE (I LINGUA) / ENGLISH (FIRST LANGUAGE)

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BEMACS (4 cfu - I/II sem. - OP)
Docente responsabile dell'insegnamento / Course Director:
JOHN Mc HARDY CLARK



Conoscenze pregresse consigliate / Suggested background knowledge

A strong B1 ( intermediate ) general entry level is recommended for active participation in learning activities. Per una proficua partecipazione alle attività didattiche è raccomandato un livello di ingresso pari almeno a B1 ( intermedio) general “pieno”.


Mission e Programma sintetico / Mission & Content Summary
MISSION

The course aims at providing level B2 (post intermediate) general (see CEFR framework) knowledge and skills required to pass the Bocconi internal exam. Fornire le conoscenze e competenze previste per il livello B2(intermedio superiore) general del quadro di riferimento europeo (CEFR) necessarie ai fini sia del superamento dell’esame interno Bocconi.

PROGRAMMA SINTETICO / CONTENT SUMMARY

The duration of the course is one year (1st and 2nd semesters of 1st year) (96 hours + general exam).

The main topic areas covered during the course include. Training, Working Abroad, Logistics, International Marketing, Working Conditions, HR Management, Customer service, Talking facts, Management Styles, Leadership, Global Business

 

(Details in the course syllabus)


 

L’insegnamento è annuale (primo + secondo semestre) del 1° anno (96 ore di didattica + prova generale).

Il programma affronta le seguenti macro-tematiche principali in modo da consentire di raggiungere il livello B2 general (in termini di grammatica, sintassi e vocabolario) attraverso situazioni concrete e contestualizzate: Training, Working Abroad, Logistics, International Marketing, Working Conditions, HR Management, Customer service, Talking facts, Management Styles, Leadership, Global Business

(Per dettagli consultare il programma d’aula).

 

 


Risultati di Apprendimento Attesi (RAA) / Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
CONOSCENZA E COMPRENSIONE / KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Al termine dell'insegnamento, lo studente sarà in grado di... / At the end of the course student will be able to...

B2 Level - (post intermediate) general

Knowledge

Students will acquire a good level of grammar and syntax as well as a fairly wide vocabulary that will enable them to be independent users of English language and deal with non-familiar and quite complex topics.

 

B2 - Livello intermedio superiore general

Conoscenze

Lo studente avrà acquisito conoscenze grammaticali - sintattiche e un range lessicale di buon livello che consentono autonomia di espressione e comprensione anche relativamente ad argomenti non familiari e di una certa complessità.

CAPACITA' DI APPLICARE CONOSCENZA E COMPRENSIONE / APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
Al termine dell'insegnamento, lo studente sarà in grado di... / At the end of the course student will be able to...

B2 Level - (post intermediate) general

Skills

Students will be able to write clear, well-structured and detailed texts;  reports, letters,emails, on complex topics, showing understanding of conventions, controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices ; to interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without strain for either party; to be clear and detailed when speaking and explaining view points, giving the pros and cons of various options.

 

B2 - Livello intermedio superiore general

Capacità di applicare conoscenze

Lo studente sarà in grado di produrre un testo chiaro e dettagliato; reports, letters, emails, su una gamma di argomenti, di comprendere le idee principali di testi articolati su argomenti sia concreti sia astratti. Sarà in grado di interagire con una certa scioltezza e spontaneità che rendono possibile un dialogo naturale con i parlanti nativi senza sforzo per l'interlocutore, esprimendosi in modo chiaro e articolato su molteplici argomenti e riuscirà a spiegare i pro e i contro relativi a varie opzioni.


Modalità didattiche / Teaching methods
  • Lezioni frontali
  • Lezioni online
  • Esercitazioni (esercizi, banche dati, software etc.)
  • Lavori/Assignment individuali
  • Altre attivita' d'aula interattive (role playing, business game, simulation, online forum, instant polls)
DETTAGLI / DETAILS
  • Face-to-face lectures: these are conducted by the professor who is assigned to the course.
  • Exercises (Exercises, database, software etc.): these are selected at the consent of the professor from the materials available to them.
  • Individual assignments: these are assigned by the professor during the first and second semesters.
  • Online lectures will available to students who are unable to be present in class.

Metodi di valutazione dell'apprendimento / Assessment methods
  Accertamento in itinere Prove parziali Prova generale
  • Prova individuale scritta (tradizionale/online)
  •     x
  • Prova individuale orale
  •     x
    STUDENTI FREQUENTANTI E NON FREQUENTANTI / ATTENDING AND NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS

    The assessment method consists of an exam focused on reading, writing, listening and speaking competencies in line with international certifications.

    The mark is expressed out of 30.

    Student can sit the exam (“general” mode) as from the end of second semester (after the end of the teaching period).

    5 exam sessions are scheduled throughout the year (May-Jun, Jun-Jul, Aug-Sept, Oct, Jan-Feb).

    The exam consists of two linked parts: written (focused on writing, reading, listening) and oral (final part focused on speaking).

    Please note that:

    • to sit for the exam, it is required to register via Punto Blu (one single registration, valid for both written and oral part)
    • written and oral part have to be taken in the same exam session
    • the written part is the same for both attending and non attending students
    • final grade: result of the written part + result of the oral part
    • maximum result of the written part: 27
    • if the result of written part is ≥18, the student is required to sit the oral part (in the same exam session as the written part); withdrawal is not allowed after handing in the written paper as the oral part is just the final step of a single exam (in line with international certifications)
    •  students who hand in the written test receive notification (via Agenda yoU@B) about their result and paper view. Students who have passed the writtten exam shall, at a later date, receive details about date, hour and room for the oral part
    • result range for the oral part: min -1 - max +4
    • if the student is absent at the oral part, or does not interact orally,  they will receive -3.

     

    Written part

    Writing (30 marks), Listening (30 marks), Reading Comprehension (40 marks). Each part is assigned a mark and the sum of these marks is converted into thirtieths to give the grade of the written part.( maximum grade awardable: 27/30)

    First part

    Listening

    Objective

    Check candidates’ ability to identify the subject matter and the most important details in two different listening passages

    Skill

    Listening to short talks, presentations or interviews

    Test

    Sentence completion or gap fills, multiple choice questions or true and fals
    Total: 30 marks

    Second part 

    Reading comprehension

    Objective

    Checking that candidates understand basic grammar and vocabulary in a range of contexts, including expressions common in business/academic English

    Skill

    Reading and comprehension of authentic or adapted texts

    Test

    Multiple choice questions, reading for key information, multiple choice word gaps, suitable word gaps text sentence correction.
    Total: 40 marks

    Third part

    Writing

    Objective

    Checking that candidates are able to construct a piece of formal business correspondence: a letter, a report , an email of between 180-200 words

    Skill

    Writing professional correspondence

    Test

    Writing professional pieces of correspondence
    Total: 30 marks

    Duration of exam


    150 minutes

    Dictionary

    Dictionaries are not allowed

     

    Oral part

    Test

    Present, explain and discuss the subject of the topic chosen. The ability to answer examiner's and partner's questions

    Skill

    Presentation skills

    Students are required to prepare a powerpoint presentation (max 6 slides) which they will present to a fellow student and the examiner. As it will be done in pairs, students present to each other in turns.The topic chosen has to be one which has been covered during the course.

    Duration

    12 minutes (per couple)

     

     

     


    Materiali didattici / Teaching materials
    STUDENTI FREQUENTANTI E NON FREQUENTANTI / ATTENDING AND NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS

    Teaching materials are the same for both attending and non-attending students; namely:

     

    • Buller, Real Business English B2, student’s book, DELTA Publishing
    • Buller, Real Business English B2 workbook, DELTA Publishing
    • Materials provided by course Professors

     

     

    Sono previsti gli stessi materiali didattici per studenti frequentanti e non; in particolare:

     

    • Buller, Real Business English B2, student’s book, DELTA Publishing
    • Buller, Real Business English B2 workbook, DELTA Publishing
    • Materials provided by course Professors

     

    Modificato il 22/07/2022 09:11

    Vai ai moduli / Go to modules: Livello B2 - Livello C1

    Modulo / Module: Livello C1
    Docenti responsabili delle classi / Instructors:
    Class 25: ROBERTA EILEEN MOEN


    Class-group lessons delivered  on campus

    Conoscenze pregresse consigliate / Suggested background knowledge

    A strong B2 ( upper intermediate) general (or higher) entry level is recommended for active participation in learning activities.


    Mission e Programma sintetico / Mission & Content Summary
    MISSION

    The course aims at providing level C1 (advanced) general (see CEFR framework) knowledge and skills required to pass the Bocconi internal exam and/or IELTS Academic.

    PROGRAMMA SINTETICO / CONTENT SUMMARY

    The duration of the course is one year (1st and 2nd semesters of 1st year).

     

    The main topic areas covered during the course include: Communication, International Marketing, Global Corporate Responsibility, Building Relationships, Teambuilding, Raising Finance, Customer Service, Working Across Cultures, Crisis Management, Management Styles, Job Satisfaction, Success.

     

    A section is devoted to the practice and development of  the appropriate skills (writing, reading, listening and speaking) required to successfully sit the IELTS Academic international test.


    Risultati di Apprendimento Attesi (RAA) / Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO)
    CONOSCENZA E COMPRENSIONE / KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
    Al termine dell'insegnamento, lo studente sarà in grado di... / At the end of the course student will be able to...

    C1 Level - (advanced) general

    Students will apply their knowledge of grammar while acquiring a good knowledge of syntax as well as widening their vocabulary, which will enable them to become more effective independent users of the English language, allowing them to deal with non-familiar and quite complex topic areas.

     

    CAPACITA' DI APPLICARE CONOSCENZA E COMPRENSIONE / APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
    Al termine dell'insegnamento, lo studente sarà in grado di... / At the end of the course student will be able to...

    C1 Level - (advanced) general

    Students will be able to understand a wide range of demanding and long texts and recognize implicit meaning; to write clear, well-structured and detailed texts, reports,letters,emails, on complex topics, showing controlled use of organizational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices; to speak fluently and use the language flexibly and efficiently; to understand other persons without major difficulties even in non-routine situations.


    Modalità didattiche / Teaching methods
    • Face-to-face lectures
    • Online lectures
    • Exercises (exercises, database, software etc.)
    • Individual assignments
    • Interactive class activities (role playing, business game, simulation, online forum, instant polls)
    DETTAGLI / DETAILS
    • Face-to-face lectures: these are conducted by the professor who is assigned to the course.
    • Exercises (Exercises, database, software etc.): these are selected at the consent of the professor from the materials available to them.
    • Individual assignments: these are assigned by the professor during the first and second semesters.

    Metodi di valutazione dell'apprendimento / Assessment methods
      Continuous assessment Partial exams General exam
  • Written individual exam (traditional/online)
  •     x
  • Oral individual exam
  •     x
    STUDENTI FREQUENTANTI E NON FREQUENTANTI / ATTENDING AND NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS

    The assessment method consists of an exam focused on reading, writing, listening and speaking competencies in line with international certifications.

    The mark is expressed out of 30.

    Student can sit the exam (“general” mode) as from the end of second semester (after the end of the teaching period).

    5 exam sessions are scheduled throughout the year (May-Jun, Jun-Jul, Aug-Sept, Oct, Jan-Feb).

    The exam consists of two parts: written (focused on writing, reading, listening) and oral

    Please note that:

    • to sit for the exam, it is required to register via Punto Blu (one single registration, valid for both written and oral part)
    • written and oral part have to be taken in the same exam session
    • the written part is the same for both attending and non attending students
    • final grade: result of the written part + result of the oral part
    • maximum result of the written part: 27
    • if the result of written part is ≥18, the student is required to sit the oral part (in the same exam round of the written part); withdrawal is not allowed after handing in the written paper as the oral part is just the final step of a single exam (the same as international certifications)
    • Students who hand in the written test will receive notification about their result, and details for paper view (via Agenda yoU@B) details about date, hour, room for the oral part will follow
    • result range for the oral part: min -1 - max +4
    • if the student is absent at the oral part of the same written session, or does not interact orally, they will receive -3

     

    Written part

     

    Writing (30 marks), Listening (30 marks), Reading Comprehension (40 marks). Each part is assigned a mark and the sum of these marks is converted into thirtieths to give the grade of the written part (maximum grade awardable: 27/30).

     

    First part

    Listening

     

     

    Objective

    Check candidates’ ability to identify the subject matter, how it is communicated and the most

     

    important details in two different listening passages

     

     

    Skill

    Listening to short talks, presentations or interviews

     

     

    Test

    Comprehension of a variety of business and general related talks. Multiple choice and gap fill

     

    exercises.

     

    Total: 30 marks

     

     

    Second

    Reading comprehension

    part

     

     

     

    Objective

    Checking that candidates understand basic grammar and vocabulary in a range of contexts,

     

    including expressions common in business/academic English.

     

     

    Skill

    Reading and comprehension of authentic or adapted text

     

     

    Test

    Comprehension of business related texts in different contexts. Multiple choice comprehension, gap

     

    fill choice, gap fill, vocabulary exercise.

     

    Total: 40 marks

     

     

    Third part

    Writing

     

     

    Objective

    Checking that candidates are able to follow the conventions of formal business correspondence in constructing a piece of formal business correspondence eg. a letter or a report of between 250-280 words

     

     

     

     

    Skill

    Writing texts in English

     

     

    Test

    Students can produce a professional piece of business correspondence: report or letter 

     

    Total: 30 marks

     

     

    Dictionary

    Dictionaries are not allowed

     

     

    Duration

    150 minutes

     

     

     

    Oral part

     

    Test

     

    Present, explain and discuss the subject of the topic chosen. The ability to answer examiner's and partner's questions

     

    Presentation skills

     

    Students are required to prepare a  powerpoint presentation ( max 6 slides) which they will present to a fellow student  and the examiner. As it will be done in pairs, students present to each other in turns.The topic chosen has to be one which has been covered during the course.

     

     

    Duration: 12 minutes (per couple)


    Materiali didattici / Teaching materials
    STUDENTI FREQUENTANTI E NON FREQUENTANTI / ATTENDING AND NOT ATTENDING STUDENTS

    Teaching materials are the same for both attending and non-attending students; namely:

     

    • Cotton, Falvey, Kent, Market Leader 3rd Edition Upper Intermediate + Workbook ( Practice File), Pearson
    • Blackboard Materials; Teacher’s own personal materials and authentic materials where appropriate

     

    Sono previsti gli stessi materiali didattici per studenti frequentanti e non; in particolare:

     

    • Cotton, Falvey, Kent, Market Leader 3rd Edition Upper Intermediate + Workbook ( Practice File), Pearson
    • Blackboard Materials; Teacher’s own personal materials and authentic materials where appropriate

     

    Last change 16/07/2021 10:41