English for Music Studies Course Details
This course focuses on the English registers and genres relevant to music studies, enhancing students' language skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Through a blend of theory and practical work, students develop oral communication and presentation skills specifically for music-related assignments and projects. The course emphasizes the integration of language skills with music-related content and terminology, providing a comprehensive learning experience for music majors.
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Course Details Course Date: October 21, 2019-Jan 13, 2020 Duration: 12 weeks Commitment: 2 hrs lab Requirement: none Course type: blended Credential: 2 marks Instructor: Evie Dogoriti, EEP
Course description: This course will focus on the English registers and genres used in the field of music and the language that students will need as music majors. It focuses on the study of authentic reading and lecture materials from both academic and professional contexts it aids students in their integration of the core language skill areas of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Subjects that are related to music are given special attention.
Learning outcomes enhancing students oral and communicative skills, required for the presentation of assignments/reports/ projects in the English language, adopting the necessary presentation skills (structure, organization, vocabulary). students will practice in written essays analysis and presentation of ideas and vocabulary relating to music, through written assignments
Key words: English for Specific Purposes, music, Moocs
Methodology Teaching Method Blended, theory and lab with ICT in ELT Group work in homogeneous sessions for class work assignments Assessment Summative:written term exam
Course requirements Register at: http://ecourse.uoi.gr/course/ 1. A good level of general English B2-C2 2. Regular attendance 3. Study for at least/most 1h per week 4. Participate in class 5. Consult your teacher or your fellow students Course grade final exam
Syllabus Reading texts Music terminology Grammar building Listening podcasts Written assignments
Useful SOURCES (online dictionaries, grammar, etc.) Online English GrammarURL https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar Free online English GrammarFile Online Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishURL https://www.ldoceonline.com/ https://www.wordreference.com/engr/ https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/mus ic-vocabulary.htm
Vocabulary English Music terminology The names of numbers in English The names of instruments and voices in English Online translating dictionaries for music https://web.library.yale.edu/cataloging/music /instname
Reading Comprehension tests https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/music- popular-quiz.php https://www.englishclub.com/vocabulary/music- popular.htm https://www.esolcourses.com/content/topics/musi c/elvis-presley/reading.html https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/re ading-rap-music.php https://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/re ading-cellist-of-sarajevo.php https://www.esl-lounge.com/student/toefl/toefl- 096-reading.php
Listening GOALS: listening comprehension, writing, spelling, learners interaction & team-work, self- and peer- assessment https://www.kaplaninternational.com/blog/using- music-to-learn-english http://www.esl-galaxy.com/music.htm https://www.englishexercises.org/exercise.asp?id= 6938 http://www.learnenglish- online.com/listening/music.html https://www.yesireland.ie/improve-your-english- by-listening-to-music/
Grammar Reference Using good English grammar when talking or writing always creates a positive impression.Here are some good references to build your grammar skills https://www.ego4u.com/en/business- english/grammar http://www.better-english.com/grammar.htm https://www.businessenglishsite.com/business- english-grammar-tests.ht https://www.businessenglishresources.com/learn- english-for-business/teachers-section/grammar- lessons-2/
References Brazis, R and Kavaliauskiene, G Application of Multiple Intelligences Theory to Teaching English, in Network, A Journal for English language Teacher Education, Vol. 3, No 2, April 2000, pp. 47-51. Cook, G. 2000.Language Play, Language Learning. Oxford University Press. Yoo, I W Focused Listening with Songs, The Internet TESL Journal, Vol. VIII, No 7, July 2002,http://iteslj.org/Techniques/Yoo-Songs.html Swan, M and Walter C. 1993.The New Cambridge English Course, Upper-Intermediate, CUP.
