Course 2014-2015 a.y.

Course Objectives

Students whose mother tongue is not English, enrolled in a program taught in Italian, have to take an English exam as first or second foreign language. Students whose mother tongue is not English, enrolled in a program taught in English may choose English as first or second language.The course takes place over one year:

• second semester of the 1st year (code 20365, lessons only),
• first semester of the 2nd year (code 20371 lessons and final exam).

 The level of the course depends on the relative exam chosen by the student:

• first language
  Exit level C1 - Module C1 business
  Exit level B2 - Module B2 business

• second language
  Exit level B2 - Module B2 business
  Exit level B1 - Module B1 business

For those students who are attending a class taught in English the exit level must be C1, either as a first foreign language or as a second. The course takes into account the fact that the students are learning the language for use in professional situations (business English).

Furthermore, the Language Center plans and runs international certificates preparation courses, for a limited number of students who already have an adequate level of language skills:

• IELTS Academic C1 preparation course - for all the degree programs
• BEC Vantage preparation course -for degree programs taught in Italian
• BEC Higher preparation course - for all the degree programs

Course Content Summary

For further information, please consult the single learning path:   
Module B1 business
Module B2 business
Module C1 business
Preparation course for BEC Vantage
Preparation course for BEC Higher
Preparation course for IELTS Academic C1.

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Il codice 20365 corrisponde alla prima parte del corso, al termine della quale è prevista una prova intermedia. L'esame finale è previsto al termine della seconda parte del corso, codice 20371.
Per i dettagli, consultare i Programmi d’aula e d’esame: www.unibocconi.it/centrolinguistico.

Textbooks

Per i libri adottati, consultare i singoli Programmi.

Prerequisites

Recommended entrance requirements

• B1, for programmes taught in Italian
• B2, for programmes taught in English

The University has identified some recommended entrance requirements to ensure that students have an adequate preparation to follow the language courses. Students can find detailed information on the internet site at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter.

Course Objectives

B1 business 

The aim of the course is to give the student a business B1 proficiency level which means he can:

• understand the main points in current affairs or of personal interest,
• can follow with ease a discussion in his/her field of specialization;
• understand texts written in business language;
• produce a simple text about professional situations;
• convey information, describe experiences and events and briefly explain the reasons for personal opinions.

The course takes into account the fact that the students are learning the language for eventual use in academic situations.

The course takes place over two modules: second semester of the 1st year (code 20365, lessons only), first semester of the 2nd year (code 20371 lessons and final exam).

Course Content Summary

• Careers
• Online sales
• Marketing
• People management
• Company structure
• Planning
• Products
• Entertaining
• Conflict
• New business

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Descrizione della modalità d’esame 

• Al II semestre del 1° anno, prima parte del corso(codice 20365) con al termine prova intermedia, facoltativa, solo prova scritta
• Al I semestre del 2° anno, seconda parte del corso(codice 20371) con al termine esame finale, obbligatorio, composto da prova scritta e prova orale.

In particolare:

• La prova scritta prevede una produzione scritta estesa (20 punti), prova d’ascolto (30 punti), grammatica, lessico e comprensione di documenti scritti (50 punti)
• L'accesso alla prova orale è subordinato al superamento della prova scritta con valutazione pari o superiore a 18/30
• La prova orale verte essenzialmente sull’esposizione da parte dello studente di un dossier costituito da 3 articoli minimum 1.350 parole.

Contenuti, modalità d’esame e prova intermedia sono uguali per frequentanti e non frequentanti e hanno validità limitata nel tempo. Per i dettagli, consultare i Programmi d’esame in www.unibocconi.it/centrolinguistico.

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods  

• At the end of the 2^nd Semester of the first year, students have the option of taking a written mid- term exam. This is not obligatory
• At the end of the 1^stsemester of the second year there is a final written and oral exam. This is obligatory.

Especially,

• At the end of the second semester, there is a obligatory final written exam: Writing (20 marks), Listening (30 marks), Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension (50 marks)
• Access to the oral exam is only possible once a student has passed the written exam (18/30)
• Oral exam: where students show the ability to summarize and discuss 3 articles of a minimum 1,350 words on topics related to the syllabus. These are obligatory.

Both mid-term and final year exam syllabuses are the same for attending and not attending students.
Limited validity for all tests. For details, refer to the Course syllabus and examinations on www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter

Textbooks

• D. COTTON, D. FALVEY, S. KENT, Market Leader Pre-intermediate, Coursebook + DVD-rom, Pearson Longman, 3^rdEdition;
• J. ROGERS, Market Leader Pre-Intermediate, Practice File & Practice File CD Pack, 3^rdEdition, Pearson Longman;
• THOMPSON, Fundamental Writing Skills, Egea;
• On-line materials;
• Materiale fornito dai docenti in aula.

Prerequisites

In order to attend the B1 business English course it is strongly recommended a B1 as proficiency requirement. A complete curriculum for the B1 level can be found on-line at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter

Course Objectives

B2 business  
The aim of the course is to give the student a business B2 proficiency level which means he can:

• understand brief, authentic texts on familiar topics (including business topics);
• understand main points, important details, and key words when people are speaking slowly and clearly;
• appropriately use the common structures of English to produce sentences and brief texts.

The course takes into account the fact that the students are learning the language for use in professional situations (business English).
The course takes place over two modules: second semester of the 1st year (code 20365, lessons only), first semester of the 2nd year (code 20371 lessons and final exam)

Course Content Summary

The course is divided into core topics. Around these topics students will practice and develop the appropriate skills expected at this level.

• Styles of learning
• Indications and trends
• Environment
• Ethics
• Information age
• Using Budgets
• Innovation
• IT issues
• Culture Shock
• Advertising and Media

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Descrizione della modalità d’esame  

• Al II semestre del 1° anno, prima parte del corso (codice 20365) con al termine prova intermedia, facoltativa, solo prova scritta
• Al I semestre del 2° anno, seconda parte del corso (codice 20371) con al termine esame finale, obbligatorio, composto da prova scritta e prova orale.

In particolare:

• La prova scritta prevede una produzione scritta estesa (30 punti), comprensione di documenti audio e relativa produzione scritta (30 punti), comprensione di documenti scritti e relativa produzione scritta (40 punti)
• L'accesso alla prova orale è subordinato al superamento della prova scritta con valutazione pari o superiore a 18/30
• La prova orale verte essenzialmente sull’esposizione da parte dello studente di una breve presentazione (circa 5 min.) legata ad un argomento riportato nel programma d’aula.

Contenuti, modalità d’esame e prova intermedia sono uguali per frequentanti e non frequentanti e hanno validità limitata nel tempo. Per i dettagli, consultare i Programmi d’esame in www.unibocconi.it/centrolinguistico

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods  

• At the end of the 2^nd Semester of the first year, students have the option of taking a written mid-term exam. This is not obligatory
• At the end of the 1^stsemester of the second year there is a final written and oral exam. This is obligatory.

• At the end of the second semester, there is a obligatory final written exam: Writing (30 marks), Listening (30 marks), Reading Comprehension (40 marks)
• Access to the oral exam is only possible once a student has passed the written exam (18/30)
• The oral exam consists of a brief presentation (around 5 min.) on a topic related to the course syllabus

Both mid term and final year exam syllabuses are the same for attending and not attending students.
Limited validity for all tests. For details, refer to the Course syllabus and examinations on www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter

Textbooks

Per i corsi fino a dicembre 2014:

• D. COTTON, D. FALVEY, S. KENT, Market Leader Upper-intermediate, Coursebook + DVD-rom, Pearson Longman, 3rd Edition.

Per i corsi a partire da febbraio 2015:

• C. THAINE, Cambridge Academic English Intermediate, Cambridge.

On-line Materials e materiale fornito dal docente in aula.

Prerequisites

In order to attend the B2 business English course it is strongly recommended a B1 as proficiency requirement. A complete curriculum for the B1 level can be found on-line at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter

Course Objectives

C1 business

The aim of the course is to give the student a business C1 proficiency level which means he can:

• can produce a clear and well-structured explanation of a complex subject, expanding on the various points of view and supporting them with additional information, reasons and relevant examples
• can follow with ease an extended discussion, understanding in detail what is specified by the speaker
• can summarize information and arguments from various authentic sources, including extended conversations
• can thoroughly express his/her ideas, present complex arguments and convincingly reply to those presented by others
• can write professional material showing the ability to produce coherent and cohesive texts, highlighting relevant points and supporting them
• can evaluate different ideas and solutions to a problem; can produce written material in accordance with conventional paging and paragraphing standards

The course takes into account the fact that the students are learning the language for use in professional situations.
The course takes place over two modules: second semester of the 1st year (code 20365, lessons only), first semester of the 2nd year (code 20371 lessons and final exam).

Course Content Summary

The course is divided into ten core topics. Around these topics students will practice and develop the appropriate skills expected at this level.

• Advertising and media
• Innovation
• Facing challenges
• IT in business
• Culture and society
• Marketing and the consumer
• Crime
• Communication
• Environment and ethics
• Crisis management

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

• Al 2° semestre del 1° anno ( codice 20365), prima parte del corso con al termine prova intermedia, facoltativa, solo prova scritta
• Al 1° semestre del 2° anno (codice 20371), seconda parte del corso con al termine esame finale, obbligatorio, composto da prova scritta e prova orale.

In particolare:

• La prova scritta valuta la comprensione di documenti audio e relativa produzione scritta (15 punti) e la comprensione di documenti scritti e relativa produzione scritta (15 punti)
• L'accesso alla prova orale è subordinato al superamento della prova scritta con valutazione pari o superiore a 18/30
• La prova orale verte essenzialmente sull’esposizione da parte dello studente di una breve presentazione ( circa. 5 min) legata ad un argomento riportato nel programma d’aula.

Contenuti, modalità d’esame e prova intermedia sono uguali per frequentanti e non frequentanti e hanno validità limitata nel tempo: per i dettagli, consultare i Programmi d’esame in www.unibocconi.it/centrolinguistico.

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

• At the end of the 2^nd Semester of the first year (code 20365), students have the option of taking a written mid-term exam. This is not obligatory
• At the end of the 1^st semester of the second year (code 20371) there is a final written and oral exam. This is obligatory

• The written test assesses the understanding of authentic audio materials which have to be firstly summarized on the basis of the listening and then expanded with personal opinions (15 points) and the comprehension of written documents (15 points)
• Access to the oral exam is only possible once a student has passed the written exam (18/30)
• The oral exam consists of a brief presentation (about 5 min) on a topic related to the course syllabus

Both midterm and final year exam syllabuses are the same for attending and not attending students. Limited validity for all tests. For details, refer to the Course syllabus and examinations on www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter

Textbooks

Per i corsi fino a dicembre 2014:

• AA.VV., Business Advantage Advanced, Pearson Longman.

Per i corsi a partire da febbraio 2015:

• M. HEWINGS, C. THAINE, Cambridge Academic English Advanced Student’s Book, Cambridge.

Materiali on-line e materiale fornito dal docente in aula.

Prerequisites

In order to attend the C1 business English course it is strongly recommended a B2 as proficiency requirement. A complete curriculum for the B2 level can be found on-line at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter

Course Objectives

Preparation Course for 
Business English Certificate Vantage
Cambridge University ESOL Examinations 

The course is designed for students who already have a B2-general proficiency level. In terms of linguistic competence, the final objective corresponds to that established by the Council of Europe for level B2-business. The objects for the students can be summarized in the following way:

• can deal confidently with different types of text, such as business publications and correspondence;
• can produce different pieces of writing, such as letters, reports, proposals and email;
• can follow and understand a range of spoken materials, such as interviews, discussions and presentations;
• can communicate effectively in face-to-face situations

The course takes into account the fact that the students are preparing solely for the Cambridge external certification Business English Certificate - Vantage (B2 business).

Course Content Summary

In the classroom, instruction focuses on preparing the students to take and pass the Cambridge English: Business Vantage external certification. 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

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Il presente corso prepara al superamento della relativa certificazione di lingua, che si svolge presso gli enti erogatori autorizzati. La certificazione può essere registrata in alternativa all'esame di lingua inglese. Per maggiori informazioni è possibile consultare i programmi d’aula e d’esame all’indirizzo www.unibocconi.it/centrolinguistico.

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 Bocconi English exam. Further information concerning the Bocconi learning path and exams: available at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter.

Textbooks

• WOOD, SANDERSON, WILLIAMS, et al Pass Cambridge BEC Vantage, Student's Book, Heinle,2nd edition 
• CAMBRIDGE ESOL, Cambridge English Business 5 Vantage, Student's Book Pack

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.

Course Objectives

Preparation Course for 
Business English Certificate Higher
Cambridge University ESOL Examinations

The course is designed for students who already have a 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

The course takes into account the fact that the students are preparing solely for the Cambridge external certification : Business English Certificate Higher (C1 business).

Course Content Summary

In the classroom, instruction focuses on preparing the students to take and pass the Cambridge English: BEC Higher. 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.

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Il presente corso prepara al superamento della relativa certificazione di lingua, che si svolge presso gli enti erogatori autorizzati. La certificazione può essere registrata in alternativa all'esame di lingua inglese. Per maggiori informazioni è possibile consultare i programmi d’aula e d’esame all’indirizzo www.unibocconi.it/centrolinguistico.

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 Bocconi English exam. Further information concerning the Bocconi learning path and exams: available at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter.

Textbooks

• Brook-Hart, Business Benchmark Advanced, Cambridge
• CAMBRIDGE ESOL, Cambridge English Business 5 Higher, Student’s Book Pack

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.

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 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.

Detailed Description of Assessment Methods

Il presente corso prepara al superamento della relativa certificazione di lingua, che si svolge presso gli enti erogatori autorizzati. La certificazione può essere registrata in alternativa all'esame di lingua inglese. Per maggiori informazioni è possibile consultare i programmi d’aula e d’esame all’indirizzo www.unibocconi.it/centrolinguistico.

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 Bocconi English exam. Further information concerning the Bocconi learning path and exams: available at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter.

Textbooks

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

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.