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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.

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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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2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2013/2014

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
L-LIN/12
Seconda lingua straniera competenza linguistica - liv. b1 (informatizzato)
activated in the A.Y. 2013/2014
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
L-LIN/12
Seconda lingua straniera competenza linguistica - liv. b1 (informatizzato)

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Teaching code

4S02217

Teacher

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

Period

II semestrino A dal Feb 24, 2014 al Apr 12, 2014.

Location

VERONA

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

The course aims at expanding the students' competence in English by developing oral and written comprehension. In particular, the course will deal with the complexities of contemporary English and with English of the Media.

Program

The first part will briefly cover the history of English and will strengthen the students' phonetic and morphological competence. The course will also introduce students to the specificities of English for the Media, with particular reference to the language of politics.
Students have to obtain the B2 certificate at CLA (Centro Linguistico di Ateneo) before taking the final exam.

Texts
David Crystal. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language
Goodman, Graddol, Lillis. Redesigning English: New Texts, New Identities. Routledge (2nd ed.) 2007.

Examination Methods

Written exam, which the students can take once they have the B2 certificate.

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE