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. 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.
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CURRICULUM TIPO:
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further language skills
6
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Project work or stage
9
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
12
D
-

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 Spanish 1   (2025/2026)

Teaching code

4S002971

Teacher

Rosa Maria Rodriguez Abella

Coordinator

Rosa Maria Rodriguez Abella

Credits

9

Language

Spanish es

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/07 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - SPANISH

Period

II semestre (Area Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Feb 16, 2026 al May 23, 2026.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

At the end of the course the student will be able to identify and distinguish the notions of text genres and textual typologies and will be able to recognize the organizational structure –macrostructure and microstructures– of texts in the field of tourism and international trade. Special attention will also be paid to the translation skills of specialized texts. Furthermore, C2 language level of competence in Spanish (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) is also required.

Prerequisites and basic notions

In order to take the exam, a C2 level of linguistic competence is required. Verification of this competence is based on the certifications issued by the CLA (University Language Centre) or by the Instituto Cervantes (only DELE and subject to equivalence by the CLA included in the appropriate lists). The certification is preparatory to the exam with the teacher of "Variedades del español 1". As specified in the "Regulatory Handbook for Students of the Foreign Languages and Literatures Area", the validity of the C2 linguistic certification is three years from the date of achievement.

Program

The course will address, both from a theoretical and practical point of view, the language of tourism and international trade, with a contrasting approach to Italian. The teaching methods include lectures focused on the following main topics: - Specialty languages: names, definitions and characteristics - Specialty languages and linguistic variation - Neology and word formation - Text, genre and textual typologies - Economic language - The language of tourism *** Course program Specialty languages: the language of tourism and international trade - Specialty languages: names, definitions and general characteristics - Specialty languages and linguistic variation - Neology and word formation - Text, genre and textual typologies - Economic language - Tourism language

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Didactic methods

The teaching methods of the course include frontal lessons and also moments of group work (cooperative learning). The supplementary and support teaching materials will be made available on the Moodle platform dedicated to the course. The teacher will be available to clarify any doubts and provide further bibliographical indications to both attending and non-attending students during office hours.

Learning assessment procedures

For attending students: Continuous assessment: the assessment will be assigned on the basis of active participation in the course initiatives, the presentation of specific topics, the oral presentation of works with IT tools, etc. The final assessment will be based on the surveys carried out during the entire course and on the written exam consisting of ten questions aimed at assessing specific knowledge of the course topics (lecture notes and the bibliography indicated by the teacher). Please remember that this test is reserved exclusively for attending students and that the program is valid for one academic year, including the January-February session. *** Erasmus students are requested to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course to agree on the teaching methods and assessment tests. *** Evaluation procedures In this assignment there are two evaluation methods, which depend on the assistance in class: Continuous evaluation: students who regularly attend class will have the opportunity to present a practical work. The final evaluation will be based on this work and on a written exam of detailed knowledge regarding the award. Final exam: If you do not meet the assistance requirement, the evaluation will consist of a written exam that will consist of ten questions, which will include detailed information about the assignment. Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (DSA), who intend to request an adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

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

Assessment criteria For non-attending students: The exam consists of a written test that includes ten questions aimed at assessing specific knowledge of the topics covered in the course. Each answer is assigned a score between 0 and 3.
Mandatory reading list for students not attending class (academic year 2024/25)
-ALCARAZ VARÓ, ENRIQUE, JOSÉ MATEO MARTÍNEZ and FRANCISCO YUS RAMOS (2007): Las lenguas profesionales y académicas, Barcelona, Ariel, CHAP. 7, 10 and 11 (PTUR-RCINT); chap. 8 and 16 (RCINT); chap.19 (PTUR).
-ÁLVAREZ, MIRIAM (2003): Tipos de escrito IV: Escritos commercialiales, Madrid, Arco Libros (RCINT).
-CALVI, MARIA VITTORIA, CRISTINA BORDONABA ZABALZA, GIOVANNA MAPELLI and JAVIER SANTOS LÓPEZ (New edition 2023): Las lenguas de especialidad en español, Roma, Carocci, Cap. 1, 2 and 3 (PTUR-RCINT); 6 (RCINT); chap. 9 (PTUR).
-RODRÍGUEZ ABELLA, ROSA MARÍA (2013): «El discurso de la promoción turística institucional en Internet» en CHIERICHETTI, Luisa y Giovanni GAROFALO (eds.), Discurso profesional y lingüística de corpus. Investigative perspectives, Bérgamo, CELSB, 217-242 [online]:<http://dinamico.unibg.it/cerlis/public/CERLIS_SERIES_3.pdf> (PTUR).
-RODRÍGUEZ ABELLA, ROSA MARÍA (2019), «Nuevas palabras para nuevas realidades. Some notes on neological creations starting from the substantive tourism». In Memorias XI Conferencia Internacional Lingüística 2019 (PTUR).
-ROMERO GUALDA MV (2017), «Operatividad de la metáfora y lo coloquial.Notas». In Calvi MV, Hernán-Gómez Prieto B. y G. Mapelli (eds.), Specialist communication. Linguistic, cultural and social aspects, pp. 154-166, Milan: FrancoAngeli (PTUR-RCINT).

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade of the "Variedades del español 1" exam is determined by the results of the language skills tests (C2-CLA) and the evaluation of the official course; all tests must be sufficient. The final grade is expressed in 30.

Exam language

Spagnolo/ Español