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
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:
Bachelor's degree in Languages and Cultures for Tourism and International Commerce - Enrollment from 2025/2026The 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 |
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1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
2nd foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and culture or a related courseAnglophone literatures and cultures
English 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 courseAnglophone literatures and cultures
English 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. 2025/2026
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign language2nd foreign languageComparative and European Public law
Principles of international marketing
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
2nd foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and culture or a related courseAnglophone literatures and cultures
English 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 courseAnglophone literatures and cultures
English 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 (2025/2026)
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 16, 2026 al May 23, 2026.
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 is three years from the date of attainment.
Program
The following syllabus applies to both attending and non-attending students.
Syllabus
1. Pragmatics
- definition
- the Cooperative Principle and the Communication Principle
- socio-cultural and situational context
- conversational maxims
- presuppositions and implicatures
- deixis
- speech acts
- politeness
2. ESP (English for Specific Purposes)
- English for Tourism
- English for Commerce
3. Promotional / Advertising Language
By the end of the course, students will be able to identify the key concepts of pragmatics and understand how they apply to English for commerce and tourism; to analyse the pragmatic aspects of English usage in promotional texts and messages; and to apply pragmatic principles to authentic examples of English for commerce and tourism.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
The course consists of lectures supported by slides, as well as activities and exercises carried out during class. Students are expected to complete the assigned activities and participate in class discussions.
The course is delivered in English.
Teaching Support
Students are encouraged to contact the lecturer by email or during office hours for support, particularly in order to make up for missed classes.
Non-attending students are also invited to contact the lecturer.
Learning assessment procedures
Written test (in English)
Duration: 1 hour.
The test will cover the topics discussed during the course and will include multiple-choice questions as well as open-ended questions.
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 (C1) and the score of the exam. Active participation in the activities proposed during the course is essential for adequate preparation for the final exam.
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
