Learning objectives

This module will review different types of registers, levels of formality, and forms of written interaction useful in online English communication in the workplace.
In particular, students will practice using different written web genres starting with email and then working on Facebook and Twitter posts.

Prerequisites and basic notions

English language level equivalent or superior to B1.

Program

• writing emails with an appropriate level of formality depending on the context
• using the right expressions typical of Internet writing
• responding to customer inquiries in a professional manner
• writing promotional posts for products or events

Didactic methods

Blended-learning. The module will include a 3-hour class and 3 hours of online activities on which students will receive feedback from the instructor.

Learning assessment procedures

Students will submit an assignment and participate in a reflection activity on the Moodle platform as part of module activities.

Evaluation criteria

a) Language accuracy (e.g. grammatical/lexical range)
b) Register appropriateness (e.g. degree of formality, style, appropriate register for specific text types)
c) Topic coherence
d) Cohesion and textual structure
e) Visual components (e.g. typesetting, choice of images, text distribution in slides, color palette, layout) (if applicable)
f) Pronunciation (if applicable)
g) Originality and personal voice

Exam language

Inglese