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
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 LANGUAGE2nd FOREIGN LANGUAGEIntellectual property and competition law
Strategic management applied to international markets
Financial Statement Analysis
History of international trading
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1ST FOREIGN LANGUAGEDigital and interactive marketing for goods and services
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1ST FOREIGN LANGUAGE2nd FOREIGN LANGUAGEIntellectual property and competition law
Strategic management applied to international markets
Financial Statement Analysis
History of international trading
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1ST FOREIGN LANGUAGEDigital and interactive marketing for goods and services
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Further linguistic skillsLegend | 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] (2021/2022)
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 14, 2022 al May 28, 2022.
Learning outcomes
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.
Program
the course will be held in English and the following topics will be discussed:
- English as a global language
- Models of categorisation
- the Spread of English; ‘new’ and ‘New’ Englishes; English-based pidgins and creoles
- Types of variation across Englishes
- Standard language ideologies
- English as a Lingua Franca and Business English as a Lingua Franca
- Intercultural Communication and Global Englishes
- Implications of Global Englishes, ELF and BELF for Teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL): materials, practices, fostering intercultural communication
- References
Jenkins, Jennifer. 2015 (3rd edition). Global Englishes. London: Routledge.
Schneider, Edgar. 2013 [2020]. English around the World. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
- Additional resources:
Galloway N., Rose H. 2015. Introducing Global Englishes. London: Routledge.
Saraceni, Mario. 2015. World Englishes. A Critical Analysis. London/New York: Bloomsbury.
Examination Methods
Pre-requisite: C2 level language certificate (Common European Framework of Reference), obtained through CLA or through external institutions and validated by the CLA
Oral exam in English. The questions will be on the theoretical issues and examples of English varieties covered in the course. Students should demonstrate metalinguistic awareness, analytical skills and critical thinking.
