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Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

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This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea magistrale in Lingue per la comunicazione turistica e commerciale - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

CURRICULUM TIPO:
activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1st foreign language (international markets)
6
B
L-LIN/12
6
B
L-LIN/04
6
B
L-LIN/14
6
B
L-LIN/07
6
B
L-LIN/21
6
C
SECS-P/11
6
B
INF/01
9
B
SECS-P/08
6
B
SECS-P/07
12
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
12
D
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
3rd foreign language
12
F
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

Varieties of English   (2015/2016)

Teaching code

4S002972

Academic staff

Paola Vettorel

Coordinator

Credits

9

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

Period

II semestre dal Feb 22, 2016 al May 31, 2016.

Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

This course is aimed at illustrating the development and diversification of the English language in English varieties. It is also intended to shed light on the factors that determined the emergence of Englishes and to give insights into linguistic, cultural and ideological issues related to the diverse uses of Englishes and English as a Lingua Franca in the world.

Program

“English varieties and the spread of English around the globe”.
The course is structured in 2 modules (module 1: Paola Vettorel; module 2: Marta Degani)

The modules will deal with the following topics:
- English as a global language
- Models of categorization
- Standard language ideologies
-Attitudes to language change
-English as a Lingua Franca
-Implications for Teaching English as a Foreign Language
- Terminological issues concerning the study of varieties of English
-The development of Englishes: focus on language contact
-Types of variation across Englishes
-English-based pidgins and creoles
-English in the US
-English in the Southern Hemisphere (Australia, New Zealand, South Africa)
-Emerging Englishes (South East Asia)
- Challenges of Intercultural Communication

Basic Readings:
Jenkins, Jennifer. 2014 (3rd edition). Global Englishes. London: Routledge.
Schneider, Edgar. 2013. English Around the World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Additional Readings (for consultation):
Crystal, David. 2003 (2nd edition). English as a Global Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Saraceni, Mario. 2015. World Englishes. A Critical Analysis. London/New York: Bloomsbury.


Further information on relevant literature will be provided at the beginning of the course.

The course will be held in English.

Examination Methods

Pre-requisite: C2 level

Oral exam

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE