Scientific English
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with tools for analysing and decoding scientific texts in English, strengthening their ability to understand and engage with the academic literature relevant to their field of study.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will have acquired the ability to understand and engage with the scientific literature in English that is relevant to his or her field of study. In addition, the student will have acquired transversal skills such as the ability to critically examine a scientific text, and to recognize and decode the discursive and persuasive strategies employed by the author.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
-Foundations of B1+ English syntax and grammar to support the comprehension of scientific texts and facilitate active participation in science‑related debates and discussions.
Specialized vocabulary for understanding scientific texts.
Introduction to using the PubMed database.
Hands‑on activities with authentic scientific texts.
Production of a scientific abstract.
Specialized vocabulary for understanding scientific texts.
Introduction to using the PubMed database.
Hands‑on activities with authentic scientific texts.
Production of a scientific abstract.
Prerequisites for admission
CEFR B1 ENGLISH
Teaching methods
Laboratory lessons
Teaching Resources
Slides on ariel webpage
Edward Jordan, Paolo Pullega, Anna Roli, Grammar file platinum, Trinity Whitebridge, 9788899673796
N. Iandelli, S. Walenn, J. Walenn, C.E. Morris, R. Chiappini, Grammar Evolution PREMIUM, 9788853641892
Martin Hewings, Advanced grammar in use, Cambridge, 9781108920216
Edward Jordan, Paolo Pullega, Anna Roli, Grammar file platinum, Trinity Whitebridge, 9788899673796
N. Iandelli, S. Walenn, J. Walenn, C.E. Morris, R. Chiappini, Grammar Evolution PREMIUM, 9788853641892
Martin Hewings, Advanced grammar in use, Cambridge, 9781108920216
Assessment methods and Criteria
Assessment will be based on classroom activities. It is compulsory to attend 75% of classroom labs and to demonstrate that the activities delivered asynchronously have been viewed.
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH - University credits: 3
Practicals: 48 hours
Professor:
Nasuelli Cinzia
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