Università Roma Tre

This course is meant to provide both a linguistic and a cultural analysis of the texts studied. A first part deals with materials concerning a reflection on the importance of the language and of its political use. The lessons will also deal with revisions of the main grammatical structures.Students will have to deal with these texts in order to read, understand and interpret them from a linguistic, sociological, historical and cultural point of view.
- Lessons will be held in English and in Italian. Students will play an active role, they will be asked to participate using the language as a practice experience. A brief part of the course will deal with translation practices in order to stimulate a reflection on the contrast between English and Italian. The course structure will include pre-reading and post-reading activities together with reading exercises and listening comprehension. Authentic materials such as films and audio materials will be used in order to provide different models of the use of English.