Unit ENGLISH LANGUAGE

ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

Code	A006185
CFU	3
Teacher	Eric Conti
Teachers	Eric Conti
Hours	30 ore - Eric Conti
Learning activities	Lingua/prova finale
Area	Per la conoscenza di almeno una lingua straniera
Sector	NN
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	English
Contents	NA. Please refer to CLA (Centro Linguistico di Ateneo)
Reference texts	NA
Educational objectives	NA
Prerequisites	NA
Teaching methods	NA
Other information	NA
Learning verification modality	Pass the B1 test at CLA (Centro Linguistico di Ateneo) or submit to CLA an English certificate.
Extended program	NA
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	NA

SCIENTIFIC ENGLISH

Code	A006184
CFU	3
Teacher	Eric Conti
Teachers	Eric Conti
Hours	30 ore - Eric Conti
Learning activities	Lingua/prova finale
Area	Per la conoscenza di almeno una lingua straniera
Sector	NN
Type of study-unit	Obbligatorio (Required)
Language of instruction	English
Contents	The course introduces students to the fundamentals of scientific communication in English, with a focus on accessing, understanding, and evaluating scientific literature, as well as the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in academic contexts.
Reference texts	Lecture slides and teaching materials provided by the lecturers. A scientific article for final discussion (exam).
Educational objectives	The course aims to develop students’ ability to access, understand, and critically evaluate scientific information in English. At the end of the course, students will be able to: - identify and distinguish between different types of scientific sources - perform basic literature searches using academic databases - evaluate the reliability and impact of scientific publications - use AI tools to support literature search and information synthesis - critically assess AI-generated outputs - understand and use basic scientific English terminology.
Prerequisites	Basic knowledge of English language (A2-B1 level recommended).
Teaching methods	- Lectures delivered in English - Guided demonstrations of academic search tools and databases - Practical examples of literature search and evaluation - Discussion of AI-generated outputs and critical issues - In-class reading and discussion of scientific papers.
Other information	Attendance is strongly recommended, as the course includes practical demonstrations and interactive components.
Learning verification modality	Final oral examination: discussion of a scientific article chosen by the student in agreement with the lecturers. The assessment aims to verify the ability to: - identify reliable scientific sources - understand key concepts - use appropriate scientific terminology.
Extended program	Introduction and presentation of the course. What is scientific research? What is the difference between a scientific article and an informative article? How is a scientific paper structured? Scientific literature: search methods and AI applications. Working groups on scientific papers.
Obiettivi Agenda 2030 per lo sviluppo sostenibile	4, 5, 8, 9