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.

Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023

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 in Studi strategici per la sicurezza e le politiche internazionali - 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.

activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
SECS-P/03
6
B
IUS/21
9
B
SPS/09
9
B
SPS/02
2 modules among the following
6
C
SECS-P/07
6
C
M-FIL/01
6
C
INF/01
C1 English or B1 other foreign languages
6
E
-
Final exam
6
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
12
D
-
Between the years: 2°- 3°
Training
6
F
-
Between the years: 2°- 3°
Further activities
6
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

The global language of politics  (2023/2024)

Teaching code

4S010545

Teacher

Maria Ivana Lorenzetti

Coordinator

Maria Ivana Lorenzetti

Credits

9

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

Period

Sem. 2A, Sem. 2B

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course aims to introduce the language and communicative dynamics of international political discourse with particular reference to anglophone contexts through the theoretical lens of Critical Discourse Analysis.
By the end of the course, students will be aware of the discursive strategies of political discourse, both verbal and non-verbal, and will be able to use contents and methodologies helpful in analysing the linguistic context at every level and critically analysing different types of political texts.
Students should also acquire linguistic competence in English at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Prerequisites and basic notions

B2 Level Linguistic Competence

Program

The course will analyse the mechanism of persuasion and rhetoric in political communication in a variety of different settings and typologies of political discourse.
Additional references will be updated during the course together with material for analysis

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Classes in English

Learning assessment procedures

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

Evaluation criteria

Correctness of the replies provided
Ability to reason, analyse texts and re-elaborate contents in one's own words
Ability to synthesise

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

A part of the final grade is related to The Global Language of Politics course and a part is related to the linguistic competence

Exam language

Inglese