Computer Science

GENERAL GOALS: This course aims to develop B2-level communicative competence in English. Students will be able to understand and produce more complex texts autonomously and appropriately, on both concrete and abstract topics, across a variety of contexts. The course also aims to consolidate linguistic autonomy and promote active and conscious participation in foreign language communication. SPECIFIC GOALS: The course will focus on the main advanced grammatical and lexical structures required to develop the communicative functions defined at the B2 level. These are the main communicative functions the course aims to develop: - expressing well-structured opinions, giving reasons, and supporting arguments; - understanding and participating in complex conversations, even in unfamiliar contexts; - understanding and summarising the content of complex written and spoken texts. KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: By the end of the course, students will have acquired the main grammatical structures, vocabulary, and language functions corresponding to the upper-intermediate B2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). APPLYING KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING: By the end of the course, students will be able to understand complex spoken and written texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in their areas of interest. They will also be able to write clear, organised texts and communicate effectively on a wide variety of subjects. CRITICAL AND JUDGEMENTAL ABILITIES: Students will be able to independently identify possible language mistakes and evaluate the accuracy and effectiveness of their oral and written texts. Through metacognitive processes, they will develop greater awareness of their language skills and of possible areas for improvement. COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Students will be able to communicate more fluently and accurately in various contexts, including formal ones. They will be able to interact with different interlocutors, adapting their language and register. They will know how to express complex ideas in a clear and structured way, both orally and in writing, on a wider range of topics. LEARNING ABILITY: The course will help students develop independent learning strategies by using various resources. They will learn to organise their study effectively by setting personal language goals and monitoring their own progress. They will also develop greater awareness of the similarities and differences between English and their native language.