Course 2013-2014 a.y.

CLMG (4 credits - I/II sem. - OP)

Course Director:
DERMOT COSTELLO

Course Objectives

English is the compulsory first foreign language for all students enrolled in CLMG program who are not themselves English mother-tongue speakers. Teaching activities are structured as follows

• 1st year General English
• 2nd year Legal English

The teaching activities for the General English program are aimed at developing skills for an exam at a B2 level, with a specific attention to provide linguistic competence for the appropriate use in an academic perspective.

Furthermore, the Language Center plans and runs international certificates preparation courses, for students who show they have an adequate level of language skills in a specific placement test provided by the Language Center:

• IELTS Academic B2 preparation course (International English Language Testing System - British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment), as an alternative only for the first year exam
• IELTS Academic C1 preparation course (International English Language Testing System - British Council, IDP: IELTS Australia and Cambridge English Language Assessment)
• ILEC preparation course (International Legal English Certificate Cambridge ESOL)

Course Content Summary

For further information, please consult the single learning program:  
General B2 Course
IELTS Academic B2 Course
IELTS Academic C1 Course
ILEC Course

Textbooks

Per i testi adottati, consultare i singoli Programmi.

Exam textbooks & Online Articles (check availability at the Library)

Prerequisites

In order to attend the Legal English course it is strongly recommended aB1 asproficiencyrequirement. A complete curriculum for the B1 level can be found on-line at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter

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Go to modules: modulo B2 - modulo IELTS Academic B2 - modulo IELTS Academic C1 - modulo ILEC

Course Objectives

General B2 program
The aim of the course is to give the student a B2 level in the language which, as established by the Council of Europe, means he can:

• Follow speech at some length on a variety of both concrete and abstract subjects
• Produce a short, clear and detailed text on a range of subjects, expressing an opinion and discussing the pros and cons of different points of view
• Express himself clearly and in detail on subjects related to his studies
• Discuss the pros and cons of a familiar subject
• Interact with a certain degree of fluency and spontaneity.

Course Content Summary

The lessons are planned and carried out to ensure that the students are at the centre of a program designed to give them a sound basis in the English for academic purposes. A wide range of materials coming from varied sources is provided in the classroom: reading passages of an authentic nature; listening; video-clips; materials taken from the internet.
The students start to build up the vocabulary and structures that are useful in their academic life, preparing the groundwork for using the language in a professional context.
While the language program for a full professional orientation is focused on during the 2^nd year course (Legal English).
Reading Comprehension activities are aimed at enhancing the ability and skills of scanning and skimming for information and orientation; identifying key ideas and value statements.
Listening comprehension activities are intended for developing the ability to understand authentic listening passages concerning academic circumstances and cases, with an introduction to brief passages using the Legal English that is present in everyday life: in addition, certain activities utilize facts and figures related to statistics taken from legal sources.
Oral production activities are aimed at allowing the students to participate with competence in debates and discussions; and also preparing brief presentations.
Written production training is focused on giving structures, forms and linked devices needed to organise texts.
Mechanics & Structure are illustrated in order to increase and reinforce the appropriate use of correct forms and structures of Englishused in written and oral production.

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

 

L'esame si compone di una prova scritta e di una prova orale. L'accesso alla prova orale è subordinato al superamento della prova scritta con valutazione pari o superiore a 18/30 La validità della prova scritta è limitata ed è specificata nel programma d'aula. La partecipazione allo scritto con la relativa consegna dell'elaborato annulla la prova scritta eventualmente sostenuta in precedenza. L'esame di prima lingua di primo anno è propedeutico all’esame di Legal English del secondo anno. L'esame di secondo anno sostenuto nel mancato rispetto di tale regola è annullato automaticamente.
La positiva partecipazione al corso e lo svolgimento di specifiche attività di studio in autonomia possono concorrere nella definizione del voto d’esame attraverso:

• Positiva partecipazione al corso e studio in autonomia guidato
• Prova intermedia.

I dettagli sono riportati nel programma d'aula e d'esame pubblicato nel sito internet dell'Università all'indirizzo www.unibocconi.it/centrolinguistico > Esami-Certificazioni > Programmi d’esame.

The exam consists of a written paper and an oral exam. Both need to be passed for the grade to count towards the final average. The oral exam can only be taken once the written exam has been passed (minimum mark 18/30). The expiry date of the written exam is specified in the Class Contents and Examinations Requirements (www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter). Students can choose to retake the written exam before the taking the oral exam but must remember that handing in their paper annuls any previous grade given. Students cannot sit the second year exam (Legal English) unless they have passed the first year. The second year exam taken without having first passed the first year is automatically annulled.
The assessment of language skills depends both on the result of the final exam and on marks awarded during the year through:

• Positive participation to the course
• Partial exam.

Details are available at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter > Exams-Certificates > Bocconi exams.

Textbooks

 

• L. Clandfield, R. Rabb Benne, Global Intermediate, Course book, Macmillan

Exam textbooks & Online Articles (check availability at the Library)

Prerequisites

In order to attend the Legal English course it is strongly recommended aB1 asproficiencyrequirement. A complete curriculum for the B1 level can be found on-line at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter

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Course Objectives

Preparation Course for  
IELTS Academic B2 
International English Language Testing System 
The aim of the course is to give the student the necessary tools and skills to pass an IELTS Academic certificate at grade 5.5 or higher. The student should then be able to:

• Follow speech at some length on a variety of both concrete and abstract subjects
• Produce a clear and detailed text on a range of subjects, expressing an opinion and discussing the pros and cons of different points of view
• Express himself clearly and in detail on subjects related to his studies and to university life in general
• Discuss the pros and cons of a pre-specified and relatively familiar subject
• Speak at length (given a short time to prepare) on a question, without noticeable hesitation
• Interact with a certain degree of fluency and spontaneity.

Course Content Summary

Activities are aimed at developing skills which are required to confront with ease the various activities found in the IELTS test, in order to achieve a mark at a B2 level.
Particular attention is given to reinforcing each of the four linguistic skills tested in IELTS: listening, reading, speaking and writing.
Special emphasis is given to

• drafting, writing and revising full length essays
• written interpretation of graphical information
• detailed description of processes and procedures.

Then the listening activities are presented in order that the students are able to gauge the difficulty and complexity of the task.
Speaking activities are mainly concerned with developing interactive (discussions, debates) and reporting/presenting skills at thecompetence level B2.
In addition, the activities are based on simulations that are taken from past papers and appropriately selected materials.
Additional detailed information concerning the course can be found on-line at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter  > Exams-Certificates > Bocconi exams.

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Il presente corso prepara al superamento della relativa certificazione di lingua, che si svolge presso le sedi d’esame autorizzate.
La certificazione può essere registrata in alternativa all’esame di lingua inglese (cod. 50127) se non ancora superato.
Per maggiori informazioni è possibile consultare i programmi d’aula e d’esame all’indirizzo www.unibocconi.it/centrolinguistico  in > Esami-Certificazioni > Programmi d’esame.

The preparation course is aimed to the relevant external certification, which takes place at the authorized exam centers. The certification can be converted as an alternative to the English exams (code 50127) if the student hasn’t already passed it.
Further information concerning the Bocconi learning program at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter  > Exams-Certificates > Bocconi exams.

Textbooks

• O’Connell S., Focus on IELTS, New Edition, Pearson-Longman

Exam textbooks & Online Articles (check availability at the Library)

Prerequisites

The course is aimed at those students who already have an adequate level of knowledge of the language, established by a specific placement test. The course is for a limited number of applicants. Terms and enrollment procedures will be communicated via the student’s diary yoU@B at the beginning of each semester. Please note that the course is run only if a minimum number of enrollments is reached.

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Course Objectives

Preparation course for
IELTS Academic C1 
International English Language Testing System 

The aim of the course is to give the student the necessary tools and skills to pass an IELTS Academic certificate at grade 6.5 or higher. The student should then be able to:

• Follow speech at some length on a variety of both concrete and abstract subjects
• Produce a clear and detailed text on a range of subjects, expressing an opinion and discussing the pros and cons of different points of view
• Express himself clearly and in detail on subjects related to his studies and to university life in general
• Discuss the pros and cons of a pre-specified and relatively familiar subject
• Speak at length (given a short time to prepare) on a question, without noticeable hesitation
• Interact with a certain degree of fluency and spontaneity.

Course Content Summary

Activities are aimed at developing skills which are required to confront with ease the various activities found in the IELTS test, in order to achieve a mark at a C1 level.
Particular attention is given to reinforcing each of the four linguistic skills tested in IELTS: listening, reading, speaking and writing.
Special emphasis is given to

• drafting, writing and revising full length essays with an appropriate range of vocabulary and terminology
• interpretation of graphical information
• complete and detailed description of processes and procedures.

Speaking activities are mainly concerned with developing interactive (discussions, debates) and reporting/presenting skills.
Then the listening activities will be presented in order that the students will be able to gauge the difficulty and complexity of the task and respond without hesitation.
Then the listening activities are presented in order that the students are able to gauge the difficulty and complexity of the task.
In addition, the activities are based on simulations that are taken from past papers and appropriately selected materials.
Additional information concerning the course can be found on-line at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter > Exams-Certificates > Bocconi exams.

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Il presente corso prepara al superamento della relativa certificazione di lingua che si svolge presso le sedi d’esame autorizzate. La certificazione può essere registrata in alternativa a entrambi gli esami di lingua inglese (50127 e 50128) se non ancora superati.
Per maggiori informazioni è possibile consultare i programmi d’aula e d’esame all’indirizzo www.unibocconi.it/centrolinguistico  in > Esami-Certificazioni > Programmi d’esame.

The preparation course is aimed to the relevant external certification, which takes place at the authorized exam centers. The certification can be converted as an alternative to the English exams (codes 50127 and 50128) if the student hasn’t already passed them.
Further information concerning the Bocconi learning program and exams available at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter  > Exams-Certificates > Bocconi exams.

Textbooks

• O’Connell S., Focus on IELTS, New Edition, Pearson-Longman

Exam textbooks & Online Articles (check availability at the Library)

Prerequisites

The course is aimed at those students who already have an adequate level of knowledge of the language, established by a specific placement test. The course is for a limited number of applicants. Terms and enrollment procedures will be communicated via the student’s diary yoU@B at the beginning of each semester. Please note that the course is run only if a minimum number of enrollments is reached.

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Course Objectives

Preparation course for 
ILEC -International Legal English Certificate 
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations 
The course is designed for students who already have a strong B2 proficiency level. In terms of linguistic competence, the final objective corresponds to that established by the Council of Europe for level C1. The objects for the students can be summarized in the following way:

• can deal confidently with different types of text
• can write a variety of different items such as memos, faxes, emails, reports and proposals
• can follow and understand a range of spoken materials such as conversations, interviews and discussions
• can communicate effectively in face-to-face situations.

Additionally, students are required to be familiar with common, non-technical legal terms.
The course takes into account the fact that the students are preparing solely for the Cambridge external certification : International Legal English Certificate.

Course Content Summary

In the classroom, instruction focuses on preparing the students to take and pass the Cambridge English: International Legal English Certificate. Students will be introduced to the format of the certification, and all four sections of the certification will be practiced. Additional information concerning the course can be found on-line at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter > Exams-Certificates > Bocconi exams.

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Il presente corso prepara al superamento della relativa certificazione di lingua che si svolge presso le sedi d’esame autorizzate. La certificazione può essere registrata in alternativa a entrambi gli esami di lingua inglese (50127 e 50128) se non ancora superati.
Per maggiori informazioni è possibile consultare i programmi d’aula e d’esame all’indirizzo www.unibocconi.it/centrolinguistico  in > Esami-Certificazioni >

Programmi d’esame.

The preparation course is aimed to the relevant external certification, which takes place at the authorized exam centers. The certification can be converted as an alternative to the English exams (codes 50127 and 50128) if the student hasn’t already passed them. Further information concerning the Bocconi learning program and exams available at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter > Exams-Certificates > Bocconi exams.

Textbooks

• Brieger & Kosta, Success with ILEC, Summertown
• Callanan & Edwards, Absolute Legal English, Delta

Exam textbooks & Online Articles (check availability at the Library)

Prerequisites

The course is aimed at those law students who already have an adequate level of knowledge of the language, established by a specific placement test. The course is for a limited number of applicants. Terms and enrollment procedures will be communicated via the student’s diary yoU@B at the beginning of each semester. Please note that the course is run only if a minimum number of enrollments is reached.

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