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

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:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1st foreign language
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/14
9
B
L-LIN/07
9
B
L-LIN/21
2nd foreign language
9
B
L-OR/21
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/14
9
B
L-LIN/07
9
B
L-LIN/21
9
B
SECS-P/08
6
B
SECS-P/07
6
B
IUS/04
6
C
SECS-P/12

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1st foreign language (international markets)
6
B
L-LIN/21
6
B
L-LIN/12
6
B
L-LIN/04
6
B
L-LIN/14
6
B
L-LIN/07
6
B
INF/01
6
C
SECS-P/11
9
B
SECS-P/08
6
B
SECS-P/07
Final exam
15
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further language skills
6
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Project work/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 French 1   (2023/2024)

Teaching code

4S002969

Teacher

Giovanni Luca Tallarico

Coordinator

Giovanni Luca Tallarico

Credits

9

Language

French fr

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/04 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION – FRENCH

Period

II semestre (Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Feb 19, 2024 al May 25, 2024.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, students will be able to: - master the notions of “norm” and “variation” as sociolinguistic phenomena; - apply them to the analysis of French texts related to professional communication; - show that they have reached linguistic skills in French corresponding to C2 level of CEFR.

Prerequisites and basic notions

French language skills required to pass the exam: C2
The language skills will be verified according to a certificate of CLA (Centro Linguistico d'Ateneo) or of an organization authorized by MIUR.
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Niveau de compétence requis pour passer l'examen: français C2
Le niveau de compétence sera validé sur la base des attestations du CLA (Centro Linguistico d'Ateneo) ou d'une organisation reconnue par le MIUR .

Program

Linguistic diversity and variation, between oral and written language.
Topics and methods in sociolinguistic research.
Diaphasic and diastratic variation: the so-called "langue des jeunes".
Forms and genres in professional communication, both oral and written.
Linguistic variation in professional communication: prosodic, pragmatic, syntactical and lexical features.
Varieties and functions in written communication: e-mails and CVs as a case in point.
Multilingualism in French companies.
Bibliography:
J. Boutet, La vie verbale au travail. Des manufactures aux centres d’appels, Toulouse, Octarès Éditions, 2008. Only chapters n. 5 (« Les genres professionnels : contraintes et ressources ») and 6 (« Les travailleurs du langage »), p. 119-173 (available at Frinzi library).
C. Desoutter, « Les langues en entreprise : une réalité plus diversifiée qu’il n’y paraît », Synergies Italie, n° 9, p. 35-45. 2013 (available on e-learning/Moodle).
F. Gadet, La variation sociale en français, Paris, Ophrys, 2007.
C. Truchot, Quelles langues parle-t-on dans les entreprises en France ? Les langues au travail dans les entreprises internationales, Délégation générale à la langue française et aux langues de France, 2014 (available on e-learning/Moodle).
More references will be available on Moodle.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Lectures, text analysis, case studies.
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Cours magistraux, analyses de textes, cas d'étude.

Learning assessment procedures

Oral interview in French.
Students attending the course will pass a part of the exam (written) in continuous assessment.
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Examen oral en français.
Les étudiants qui suivent les cours pourront passer une partie de l'examen en contrôle continu.

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

The oral interview will test:
- the breadth and completeness of the contents;
- the ability to exemplify;
- clarity.
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L'entretien oral vérifiera:
- l’ampleur et la complétude des contenus;
- la capacité d'exemplification;
- la clarté dans l'exposition.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade will be obtained from the average of the language level converted to /30 based (cf.the "Vademecum normativo per gli studenti dell'Area di Lingue e Letterature Straniere") and that of the oral examination and will be expressed in /30.
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La note finale représente la moyenne entre la note de la compérence linguistique convertie en trentièmes (cf. “Vademecum normativo per gli studenti dell'Area di Lingue e Letterature Straniere") et sera en trentièmes.

Exam language

Francese