Studying at the University of Verona
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.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| I semestre (Lingue e letterature straniere) | Sep 26, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Annuale (Lingue e letterature straniere) | Sep 26, 2022 | May 27, 2023 |
| II semestre (Lingue e letterature straniere) | Feb 13, 2023 | May 27, 2023 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| ESAMI LINGUE - sessione invernale | Jan 9, 2023 | Feb 11, 2023 |
| ESAMI LINGUE - sessione estiva | May 29, 2023 | Jul 22, 2023 |
| ESAMI LINGUE - sessione autunnale | Aug 28, 2023 | Sep 23, 2023 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| LAUREE LINGUE - sessione autunnale (a.a. 2021-2022) | Nov 7, 2022 | Nov 12, 2022 |
| LAUREE LINGUE - sessione straordinaria (a.a. 2021-2022) | Mar 31, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 |
| LAUREE LINGUE - sessione estiva (a.a. 2022-2023) | Jul 10, 2023 | Jul 15, 2023 |
Exam calendar
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Academic staff
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Study Plan
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.
1° Year
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
Spanish Literature and Culture 1
2nd foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
Spanish Literature and Culture 1
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and culture or a related courseEnglish literature and culture 2
French literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
2nd foreign literature and culture or a related courseEnglish literature and culture 2
French literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
Geography of communication and international trade
Italian literature and culture
Modern and Contemporary Economic History
Theory and Techniques of communication
3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign languageComparative and European Public law
Principles of international marketing
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
Spanish Literature and Culture 1
2nd foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
Spanish Literature and Culture 1
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and culture or a related courseEnglish literature and culture 2
French literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
2nd foreign literature and culture or a related courseEnglish literature and culture 2
French literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
Geography of communication and international trade
Italian literature and culture
Modern and Contemporary Economic History
Theory and Techniques of communication
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign languageComparative and European Public law
Principles of international marketing
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
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.
English linguistics for tourism and commerce (2024/2025)
Teaching code
4S002934
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
II semestre (Area Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Feb 17, 2025 al May 24, 2025.
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
The course aims to develop and consolidate their understanding of the pragmatic and multimodal aspects of the promotional text in English, with special focus on the varieties of tourism and commerce. At the end of the course the students should be able to demonstrate a competent use of the tools for analysis of the descriptive and persuasive texts in English. A C1 competence is required for the exam.
Prerequisites and basic notions
Prerequisites: English Language 2, complete C1 level of English Language proficiency (or certificate of equivalence issued by CLA, the Language Center of the University), English Literature 2 (or equivalent exam). As stated in the "Regulatory Handbook for Students in the Foreign Languages and Literatures Area", the validity of the C1 language certification obtained from October 1, 2024, is three years from the date of attainment.
Program
The following syllabus is the same for students who attend the course lessons and non-attendees.
TOPICS
Introduction to linguistics for Tourism and commerce
Pragmatics: definitions
The cooperative principle
Classical pragmatics
Grice's maxims
Conversational implicature
Conventional implicature
Neogricean pragmatics
Explicature
Relevance theory
Propositional content
Performatives
Speech Acts theory
Direct speech acts
Indirect speech acts
John Searle's taxonomy
Multimodal aspects of touristic and commercial promotion
Intercultural relations: Speech acts and politeness cultures
Deixis
Learning Outcomes: By the end of the course, students will have developed an understanding of the key concepts and theories of pragmatics and how they apply to English for tourism and commerce. They will have acquired an understanding of the impact of intercultural relations on speech acts and politeness cultures. Finally, they will be able to identify the pragmatic aspects of the use of English in touristic and commercial promotions, including the multimodal aspects of such promotions.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Face-to-face classroom lectures. Activities and exercises will be proposed during the course and posted on Moodle. Students are invited to complete the activities and discuss them in the classroom. Activities will not be available after the end of the course. The slides of the course posted on Moodle will be available until the end of January 2026.
The language of the course is English.
Methods of teaching support:
Teaching materials are available on Moodle; the bibliography is available on this website. Students are also encouraged to contact the professor by e-mail and during office hours (also via Zoom, Meeting ID: 899 7426 1272)
Non-attendant students are expected to further study the topics of the syllabus making reference to the books listed in the bibliography of the course and do the exercises where available.
Learning assessment procedures
The exam is a written test in English on the topics of the lessons and activities related to the course. It consists of closed-ended and semi-closed questions. The test lasts forty minutes.
Evaluation criteria
The evaluation of the final exam is based on the score obtained on the test. The final score is the average between the score of the language proficiency certificate and the score of the exam. Active participation in the activities proposed during the course is essential for adequate preparation for the final exam. Non-attendees are encouraged to carry out further exercises proposed in the textbooks of the bibliography.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The final grade is the arithmetic average between the outcome of the exam (out of thirty) and the English language C1 level certification (or its equivalent) obtained at the CLA (out of thirty according to the current table)
Exam language
English, Inglese
Sustainable Development Goals - SDGs
This initiative contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030. More information on sustainability
Type D and Type F activities
Nei piani didattici di ciascun Corso di studio è previsto l’obbligo di conseguire un certo numero di CFU di tipologia D e di tipologia F.
CFU D (attività a scelta dello studente)
I CFU D possono essere acquisiti mediante:
- insegnamenti non obbligatori nel proprio piano didattico (previa approvazione del Presidente del Collegio didattico per insegnamenti non selezionabili in autonomia)
- attività accreditate dal Collegio didattico
- competenze linguistiche (diverse o ulteriori) rispetto a quelle obbligatorie
- tirocini o stage
- TALC (competenze trasversali).
Competenze trasversali TALC
Nota bene: i corsi TALC sono riconosciuti solo come CFU D.
Il numero di CFU D va calcolato complessivamente sull’intero triennio/biennio e non è legato all'annualità.
CFU F
I CFU F sono solitamente relativi ad abilità informatiche, competenze linguistiche, stage e tirocini e ulteriori attività formative accreditate in questa tipologia dal Collegio Didattico.
Nel corso di laurea in Lingue e culture per il turismo e il commercio internazionale sono previste le seguenti tipologie:
- 3 CFU per terza lingua (livello B1)
- 3 CFU per informatica
- 6 CFU per stage obbligatorio.
Le competenze informatiche possono essere acquisite attraverso:
- il superamento della prova pratica presso le aule informatiche di Ateneo,
- la frequenza dei corsi attivati da scuole e centri accreditati dall’AICA (Associazione Italiana per l’Informatica e il Calcolo Automatico) o riconosciuti dalla Provincia e dalla Regione e superamento della relativa prova finale. Le domande per il riconoscimento delle competenze informatiche acquisite precedentemente vengono esaminate dalla Commissione per il riconoscimento delle Competenze Informatiche.
Le attività di stage sono finalizzate a far acquisire allo studente una conoscenza diretta in settori di particolare utilità per l’inserimento nel mondo del lavoro e per l’acquisizione di abilità specifiche d’interesse professionale.
To discover all the teaching activities accredited by the foreign teaching college click here
Career prospects
Module/Programme news
News for students
There you will find information, resources and services useful during your time at the University (Student’s exam record, your study plan on ESSE3, Distance Learning courses, university email account, office forms, administrative procedures, etc.). You can log into MyUnivr with your GIA login details: only in this way will you be able to receive notification of all the notices from your teachers and your secretariat via email and also via the Univr app.
Student login and resources
Student Career Management
Attendance and location
Attendance is not mandatory.
More detailed information on attendance requirements, please refer to the “Regolamento del corso di studio”, available under the “Regolamenti” section in “Il Corso”. While the Student Handbook does not require mandatory attendance, it is recommended to confirm specific attendance policies with your professors for each course, lab, or practical training.
Part time enrolment is an option. For more information, visit the Possibilità di iscrizione Part time.
Classrooms and exam locations are:
Classes and exams are held at the following locations:
- Polo Zanotto (close to the Foreign Languages and Literatures building)>
- Polo Santa Marta
Tutor for Final Paper
Accredited Activities for CFUs D and F
Detailed Academic Calendar
Curricular Language Change
Computer Skills
Language Skills (first and second language)
Language skills in the Bachelor’s programme (third language CFU F)
https://www.univr.it/en/our-services/-/servizi/student-career-management-foreign-languages-and-literatures/language-skills-in-the-bachelors-programme-third-language-cfu-f-foreign-languages-and-literatures
Preparation of the study plan
Catalan Language Literacy - Academic Year 2024-25
Portuguese language course
Erasmus+ and other study abroad experiences
Linguistic training CLA
Course Orientation and Open day
Graduation
Threshold knowledge and Integrative Learning Requirements
Internships and apprenticeships
Internships and apprenticeships
A mandatory internship period (6 CFUs) within business organizations is included in the study plan for the Bachelor’s degree in Languages and Cultures for Tourism and International Commerce (L12).
The internship is designed to provide students with practical experience in areas relevant to their future professional careers and to help them acquire specific professional skills.
Internship activities are conducted under the direct supervision of an individual lecturer and take place at professional firms, public administration offices, and companies accredited by the University of Verona.
Credits earned through internship activities will be awarded in accordance with the detailed provisions of the current “Regolamento d’Ateneo per il riconoscimento dei crediti maturati negli stage universitari” (University Regulations for the Recognition of Credits Accrued in University Internships).
- Information for prospective students about internships can be found at Stage e tirocini.
- Information for enrolled students is available on MyUnivr - come fare per - stage e tirocini.
- Information for companies regarding internships can be found at Stage e tirocini per azienze.
For more details, please visit the following link https://www.univr.it/it/i-nostri-servizi/gestione-carriere-studenti-lingue-e-letterature-straniere/stage-e-tirocini-lingue-e-letterature-straniere
