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.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

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 English   (2025/2026)

Teaching code

4S002972

Teacher

Valeria Franceschi

Coordinator

Valeria Franceschi

Credits

9

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

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

The course is aimed at illustrating the development and diversification of the English language in its varieties. It is also aimed at shedding light on the factors that have determined the emergence of Englishes in their plurality and at providing insights into linguistic, cultural and ideological issues related to the diverse contexts and uses of Englishes and English as a Lingua Franca (ELF) in the world. The latter will also be analyzed in its use in professional contexts. Language competence in English to be acquired: C2 level - Common European Framework of Reference for languages.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Requirements to be able to follow the course.
A C2 level of English is required to be able to follow this course.
Pre-requisite for the final exam:
A C2 level language certificate (Common European Framework of Reference) should be obtained through CLA or through external institutions and validated by the CLA.
Erasmus+ students doing their mobility in Verona are also required to have a certificate recognized by the CLA: they are therefore invited to contact the instructor and consult the CLA website to have their certificate validated or enrol in CLA courses / exams.
The validity of language certificates vfor students enrolled from 2024/2025 and for certificates awarded from October 1 2024 is 3 years from the day it was awarded.

Program

The course will cover and discuss the historical evolution and global spread of the English language, with a focus on its role as a global language and especially in professional contexts.
The first part of the course will provide an overview of World Englishes:
• Key concepts in the study of World Englishes
• The spread of English around the world: the two diasporas
• Models for understanding the spread of English around the world
• Language ideologies: standard language, ‘legitimate and illegitimate’ varieties, native speakerism
• Language contact: linguistic hybridity in World Englishes, English-based pidgin and creole varieties
The second part of the course will focus on English as a global language:
• ELF (English as a Lingua Franca): definition and principles
• BELF (English as a Business Lingua Franca): international communication in professional contexts
• Communicative strategies in English interactions and texts in international contexts: case studies and practical activities

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Didactic methods

Teaching Methodology
The course will consist of lectures, analysis of oral and written texts, case studies, and classroom activities. Students are encouraged to participate actively.
Students who cannot come to class are invited to access the Moodle platform with their university passwords. They will find all the course content and activities available on the Moodle.
Methods of teaching support:
Guidelines and teaching materials and activities will be uploaded in the Moodle platform of the module. Students are also invited to contact the instructor via e-mail or during office hours.

Learning assessment procedures

Oral exam in English. The exam will include theoretical questions on course contents and the analysis of a short text (either spoken or written).
Evaluation is out of 30 points.

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 include:
- correctness and completeness of answers;
- knowledge of subject-specific vocabulary;
- argumentation skills;
- ability for metalinguistic analysis.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade will be the weighted average of the language certificate grade (50%), and the oral exam grade (50%).

Exam language

Inglese/English

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