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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:
Laurea magistrale in Lingue per la comunicazione turistica e commerciale - 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
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1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
Financial Statement Analysis
Strategic management applied to international markets
History of international trading
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
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1st foreign language
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1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
Financial Statement Analysis
Strategic management applied to international markets
History of international trading
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1st foreign language
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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.
Varieties of English [Cognomi M-Z] (2022/2023)
Teaching code
4S002972
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
II semestre (Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Feb 13, 2023 al May 27, 2023.
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
C2 (Common European Framework of Reference)
Program
During the course, aspects relating to the historical evolution of the English language will be dealt with and discussed with particular attention to its diffusion and its role as a global language also within the professional context and geographical diversification. Particular emphasis will be placed on phenomena of linguistic and cultural contact, and on the processes of linguistic change in the different contexts of use of the English language. In line with what has been defined for the teaching of Varieties of English (A-L), the course will deal with the following topics:
-Key concepts in the study of varieties of English Models for understanding the diffusion of the English language in the world
-Linguistic contact phenomena : linguistic hybridism in World Englishes, English-based pidgin and creole varieties
-English in different areas of the world -English as a global language: English as a Lingua Franca and English as Business Lingua Franca
-Implications of the pluralism of Varieties of the English language for learning and teaching the language.
Bibliography
Didactic methods
In line with what has been defined for the teaching of Varieties of English (A-L), to guarantee didactic continuity, the course will be divided into frontal lessons also carried out with the aid of digital tools. During the lessons, active participation and critical discussion of the topics covered will be encouraged. Non-attending students will be invited to access the Moodle platform for all content and activities. Method of teaching support:
The supplementary and support teaching materials will be uploaded to the teaching Moodle platform. Support will be guaranteed to students via email and during office hours.
Learning assessment procedures
Type of exam =Oral exam in English. The questions will focus on the theoretical topics and examples of varieties of English covered during the course.
Evaluation criteria
The final grade is expressed in 30/30 and is equivalent to the average of the linguistic certification grade (C2) and the grade of the oral exam with the course teachers. Students will be expected to demonstrate metalinguistic awareness, analytical skills and critical thinking.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
30/30
Exam language
inglese