Overview
Aims
Definition, description and explanation of key concepts, theories, methods specific to the study of English;
Using concepts specific to the field in order to explain the fundamental linguistic phenomena specific to the field;
Application of principles, basic rules for understanding a written / oral or to express in writing/ orally in an appropriate manner, respectively, taking into account all elements involved (linguistic, socio-linguistic, pragmatic, semantic, and stylistic).
Course contents
Unit 1 - Introductory Course Unit 2 - Historical perpectives: Unit 3 - Multicultural Britain Unit 4 - Family Life Unit 5 - Gender Unit 6 - Youth Unit 7 - Education and Work Unit 8 - Leisure Unit 9 - Sport Unit 10 - The United Kingdom Unit 11 - Media Unit 12 - History of Britain Unit 13 - Class System Unit 14 - British Customs and Traditions
Learning outcomes
Developing some understanding of the role of logic and discourse representation as a tool in describing and analysing the British culture and civilization; having been introduced to, and reflected upon, a number of key topics in British Culture and Civilization having developed critical reading skills and ability to initiate own research.
Assessment
Combined oral and written examination to verify the quality and correctness of information assimilated. (50%+50%).