English in the Media

Course content

Intermediate-advanced work on English as it is used in the international media by native writers/speakers, in a variety of different registers such as newscasts (CNN and BBC), video documentaries, popular sit-coms and authentic unabridged texts. Emphasis will be on language and on critical thinking. Students will have some autonomy and flexibility in their choice of learning strategies, themes and registers, and in turn, they will make on-going, active contribution to the course.