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Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011 A.A. 2009/2010 A.A. 2008/2009

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Bachelor's degree in Social Work - Enrollment from 2025/2026

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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

English  (2009/2010)

Teaching code

4S00025

Teacher

Margherita Ferrari

Coordinator

Margherita Ferrari

Credits

9

Also offered in courses:

  • English of the course Bachelor's degree in Organisational Training
  • English of the course Bachelor's degree in Educational Sciences
  • English II of the course Specialist degree in Planning and management of training services

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

Period

Sem. 2A, Sem. 2B

Location

VERONA

Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

Consolidation of the main structures (grammar and syntax) and aspects (phonetics, morphology) of the English language. The intercultural aspects and the communication process of the language will be highlighted through reading materials on education and social services produced by inter-national organizations.

Program

The program will focus on two main aspects:
a) From the Human Rights Declaration (1948) to the UN Educational, Scientific, Cultural Declaration (1997);
b) The role of prejudice in literature and cinema.

The main topics of par. a) are:
- cultural and social integration in contemporary society;
- educational and social services in the EU;
- equality and inclusion;
- immigration and globalization;
- the welfare society;
- NGOs and institutions/agencies in such fields as education and social services.

Par. b) focuses on the analysis (reading, listening, understanding, commenting) of:
- W. Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice,
- Amos Gitai, Kadosh, (English version),
- Karin Albou, Le Chant des mariées (English version).


BIBLIOGRAPHY

a) Books and reading materials used during the course:
- Hand outs and other materials (videos, CDs) supplied by the teacher;
- John Wade, English for Education, Ed. Cafoscarina, 2006 (only for students in the CdL Scienze della formazione nelle organizzazioni and Laurea Specialistica in Programmazione e gestione dei servizi formativi);
- W. Shakespeare, The merchant of Venice, any edition; (the parts will be specified by the teacher).

b) Reference books:
- D. Hall, M. Foley, Longman Advanced Learners’ Grammar, New Edition;
- Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English, 2005;
- Further reference materials will be specified by the teacher.

Examination Methods

Written test (multiple choice, fill in the blanks, translation exercises) followed by an oral exam.

REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
Students must possess a A2 certificate before registering in the exam.

Students in other courses (6CFU) should refer to the study materials as specified by the teacher.

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

Teaching materials e documents