English language
Course objectives
Give students the essential linguistic competences needed to deal with written scientific communication
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Martina Russo
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
The programme is entirely practical and is provided and regularly updated by the professor on the course Google Classroom platform.
Activities include guided exercises, authentic materials, short writing and speaking tasks, and review activities. Contents are released progressively throughout the semester.
Prerequisites
A2/B1 CEFR level of English proficiency is required.
Books
no textbooks selected
Frequency
attendance is not mandatory but is highly recommended
Exam mode
The final assessment consists of a written exam divided into two sections:
Use of language
Structured exercises on grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension of short texts, with reference to academic, everyday and professional contexts within the IT field.
Essay
Writing of a short argumentative or descriptive text (approx. 250 words) on a given topic, preferably related to digital technologies, ICT or topics explored during the course.
This section evaluates coherence, organisation of ideas, use of specialised vocabulary and grammatical accuracy.
To pass the exam, students must achieve a satisfactory result in both sections.
Lesson mode
Teaching is delivered through a hands-on, practice-based learning approach.
Classes are in person and include:
individual and group practical activities,
guided exercises based on real cases,
use of digital resources and collaborative tools,
short tasks focused on written and oral production,
continuous feedback from the professor.
All teaching materials and assignments are published on the course Google Classroom platform.
No printed textbook is required; resources are provided progressively.
Martina Russo
Lecturers' profile
Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
The programme is entirely practical and is provided and regularly updated by the professor on the course Google Classroom platform.
Activities include guided exercises, authentic materials, short writing and speaking tasks, and review activities. Contents are released progressively throughout the semester.
Prerequisites
A2/B1 CEFR level of English proficiency is required.
Books
no textbooks selected
Frequency
attendance is not mandatory but is highly recommended
Exam mode
The final assessment consists of a written exam divided into two sections:
Use of language
Structured exercises on grammar, vocabulary and reading comprehension of short texts, with reference to academic, everyday and professional contexts within the IT field.
Essay
Writing of a short argumentative or descriptive text (approx. 250 words) on a given topic, preferably related to digital technologies, ICT or topics explored during the course.
This section evaluates coherence, organisation of ideas, use of specialised vocabulary and grammatical accuracy.
To pass the exam, students must achieve a satisfactory result in both sections.
Lesson mode
Teaching is delivered through a hands-on, practice-based learning approach.
Classes are in person and include:
individual and group practical activities,
guided exercises based on real cases,
use of digital resources and collaborative tools,
short tasks focused on written and oral production,
continuous feedback from the professor.
All teaching materials and assignments are published on the course Google Classroom platform.
No printed textbook is required; resources are provided progressively.
- Lesson codeAAF1101
- Academic year2025/2026
- CourseComputer and Control Engineering
- CurriculumInformatica
- Year1st year
- Semester1st semester
- CFU3