Studying at the University of Verona
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Study Plan
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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.
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Prima lingua straniera anno I
Seconda lingua straniera anno I
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2015/2016
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Prima lingua straniera anno II: lingua di specialita' per i mercati internazionali
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Prima lingua straniera anno I
Seconda lingua straniera anno I
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Prima lingua straniera anno II: lingua di specialita' per i mercati internazionali
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Varieties of English (2014/2015)
Teaching code
4S002972
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
II semestre dal Feb 23, 2015 al May 30, 2015.
Learning outcomes
This course is aimed at illustrating the development and diversification of the English language in English varieties. It is also intended to shed light on the factors that determined the emergence of Englishes.
Program
“English varieties: the spread of English around the globe”
Our discussion in class will consider the following topics:
– Key concepts of English varieties
– Models of varieties of English
– English: a history of language contact
– English-based pidgins and creoles
– English on the British Isles
– English in the US
– English in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific
– English in India and South East Asia
– English in Africa
– English as a global voice
Basic Readings:
Crystal, David. 2003. English as a Global Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Schneider, Edgar. 2013. English Around the World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Further information on relevant literature will be provided at the beginning of the course.
The course will be held in English.
Examination Methods
Pre-requisite: C2 level
Oral exam