Communicative and negotiatory strategies of the english language
PROF. LUISA CAMAIORA
COURSE AIMS
The aim of the course is to analyze communicative and negotiatory strategies in a
variety of discourse models in English, and to develop both the ability to identify
different expressive situations and the linguistic competence necessary to interact
and negotiate effectively in different communicative contexts.
COURSE CONTENT
The identification and the analysis of the processes of elaboration and the strategies
of production at the basis of different modes of communication and negotiation.
READING LIST
Compulsory course texts:
L. CAMAIORA-A. A. CONTI, Language in Texts and Contexts, EDUCatt, Milan, 2011.
C. M. DE B. CLARK, Views in the News, LED, Milan, 2006.
S. LOWE–L. PILE, Negotiating, Delta Publishing, Peaslake, 2007.
L. CAMAIORA, Spoken Presentations in English: Theory and Practice, ISU, Milan, 2009.
Recommended texts:
N. D. TURTON-J. B.HEATON, Dictionary of Common Errors, Longman, Harlow, 1996.
Essential Activator, Longman, Harlow, 2006.
Dictionary of Contemporary English, Longman, Harlow, 2003.
TEACHING METHOD
The course will be taught in English and will consist in classroom lectures and guided
practical exercises and assignments.
ASSESSMENT METHOD
Oral exam in English preceded by a written test, with eventual written tests during the
course.
NOTES
Further information can be found on the lecturer's webpage at
http://docenti.unicatt.it/web/searchByName.do?language=ENG or on the Faculty notice
board.