Corso di laurea in Ottica e Optometria

The exam consists of two parts:

the first part (SET A) tests English grammar and is common to all students of the School of Natural Sciences 

the second part consists of reading and translation of a passage from an article from a specialist magazine for the field of optics and optometry.

For general information, please refer to the relevant page on the website of the School of Natural Sciences. Further information about the organisation of the SET A English grammar exam preparation course can be obtained from the English language lecturer, Ms Catherine (Kate) Merrett. 

Knowledge and understanding: basic knowledge of English at pre-intermediate level to pass SET A

Applying knowledge and understanding: ability to translate topic papers related to Optics and Optometry

 The preparation of the SET A is based on a program of language and
grammar at pre-intermediate level.
Topics:
• correct use of verbs: present simple / continuous; simple past / past
continuous; present
• perfect / simple past; Future forms: will / going to / present continuous;
conditionals; modals
• construction of applications
• noun (countable / uncountable)
• some / any / no
• construction of the sentence
• prepositions of time / place / motorcycle
• comparative and superlative forms
• use of the article
• Development of vocabulary in various fields
• "false friends"

To ensure adequate acquisition of basic knowledge of English, the School of Natural Sciences organizes and makes available to students  "modules" of about 24 hours of basic English lessons.
For the  academic year 2023-2024, these modules will be delivered onsite.
Each module currently consists of approximately 24 hours of lessons held by our two English mother-tongue CEL (Collaborators and Language Experts) Kate Merrett and Jeanne Griffin .

Part 1: Multiple-choice grammar test: Scientific English Test -SET A on Unito i-learn platform.

Part 2: Reading and comprehension of an extract from a paper published in Optometry peer-reviewed international journals.

Both parts of the examination are carried out  under the suprvision of Prof. Michela Greco.

Further advice on exam preparation materials:

Contact Kate Merret (catherine.merrett@unito.it)

Online registration on ESSE3.

In case of necessity, contact Prof. Michela Greco, michela.greco@unito.it

Recognition of credits earned in pre-university activity (APU) (Language Certifications).

Applications for recognition must be submitted by filling out the appropriate form  and attaching copies of certificates.
If the application is successful, a stamp duty worth €16 will have to be paid by the interested parties in order to initiate the recognition of educational credits.