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DINDAR MERVE
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2020 – 2021 ACADEMIC YEAR - SAPIENZA UNIVERSITY OF ROME/ SECOND TERM
ENGLISH LANGUAGE/ THE DEPARTMENT OF LAW
Instructor: Merve Dindar
Email: merve.dindar@uniroma1.it
Lesson Time: Thursday, 10:00 - 12:00
Friday, 10:00 - 12:00
Zoom Link:
Every Thursday and Friday: 10:00 - 12:00
Topic: Lingua Inglese - Law
https://uniroma1.zoom.us/j/81166982788?pwd=RDhUZTBvZzhnVWhrMkpLK3hDVnBoZz09
Meeting ID: 811 6698 2788
Passcode: 623304
E-learning Link: https://elearning.uniroma1.it/course/view.php?id=13198
This course is designed for the upper intermediate level (B2) students of the Department of Law. According to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), the B2 Level refers to independent users of the language.
B2 level students:
• Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technical discussions in his/her field of specialisation.
• Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers quite possible without strain for either party.
• Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.
The aim of this course is to help students develop their language skills to be able to start to function effectively in a variety of written and spoken contexts in English. This is achieved through intensive language support based on grammar, vocabulary, and skills work as well as the use of theme-based and online learning materials.
Materials: Materials will be provided by the instructor each week in the form of pdfs, powerpoint presentations, and online materials.
Some units from these coursebooks will be used:
Oxford EAP Intermediate/B1+ A course in English for Academic Purposes, Edward de Chazal & Louis Rogers
The Lawyer's English Language Coursebook, Catherine Mason & Rosemary Atkins
Attendance: Language learning requires time and effort, thus it is important for learners to attend lessons regularly.
Homework and Participation: Students are also expected to actively participate in classroom discussions and activities. They need to complete homework given by the instructor and return it on time.
Presentation Task: Presentation Task aims to give students an opportunity to practice speaking in public, enable them to become secure about their speaking and presentation skills and motivate them further. Students receive a grade on their participation in the task. Participation in this task is volunteer basis.
Final Exam: The written assessment is based on topics related to the content in the course materials students have studied during the course. The written exam consists of two parts; General English and Academic English.
Exemption: Students in the possession of one of the certificates below are exempted from the course and the exam. Students should send the original certificate as an email or bring it (which remains with the student) and a copy (which is delivered to the teacher) at the beginning or the end of the course so that the instructor can evaluate its validity. In any case, students who are eligible for exemption have to book an exam date on Infostud.
Accepted certifications:
• Cambridge: level B2 (First Certificate) and higher
• IELTS: 5.5 and higher
• TOEFL: 72 and higher
• Trinity (Integrated Skills only): B2 and higher
Certificates obtained more than two years ago cannot be considered valid.
 Materials: Materials will be provided by the instructor each week in the form of pdfs, powerpoint presentations, and online materials.
Some units from these coursebooks will be used:
Oxford EAP Intermediate/B1+ A course in English for Academic Purposes, Edward de Chazal & Louis Rogers
The Lawyer's English Language Coursebook, Catherine Mason & Rosemary Atkins
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