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Laurea magistrale in Lingue per la comunicazione turistica e commerciale - Enrollment from 2025/2026

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CURRICULUM TIPO:

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2015/2016

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Prima lingua straniera anno II: lingua di specialita' per i mercati internazionali
activated in the A.Y. 2015/2016
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Prima lingua straniera anno II: lingua di specialita' per i mercati internazionali
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Ulteriori competenze linguistiche
12
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Teaching code

4S002972

Teacher

Coordinator

Credits

9

Language

English en

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

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