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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

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011 A.A. 2009/2010

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 2025/2026

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
6
B
SECS-P/07
6
B
IUS/04
9
B
SECS-P/08
6
C
SECS-P/12

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1st foreign language
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
SECS-P/07
6
B
INF/01
6
C
SECS-P/11
9
B
SECS-P/08
Final exam
15
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
12
D
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further language skills
6
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Project work or stage
9
F
-

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 English 2: tourism and commerce  (2023/2024)

Teaching code

4S006140

Teacher

Anna Zanfei

Coordinator

Anna Zanfei

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

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

The course aims to deepen the understanding of the aspects of textuality and terminology of English for commerce and tourism through the analysis of specialized newpapers and magazine and of the digital discourse of promotional texts. At the end of the course students will demonstrate the ability to write in English about the topics and the exemplifications discussed during the course. Prerequisite: Varieties of English.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Varieties of English 1

Program

Introduction to the study of the varieties of English for tourism and commerce. The concept of register in text varieties.
Appraisal System and analysis of the promotional lexicon with exemplification from touristic brochures (Mocini) and the analysis of the promotion of Luxury goods (see reference on Moodle)
Introduction to standards of linguistics text analysis with exemplification from specialized magazines
Definition and main features of business discourse (Pierini)
Semantic prosody in BEC (Nelson)
The management of English in business and organizational contexts (Sherman; Koester)
Multimodality in video commercials

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Didactic methods

Lessons are face-to-face and delivered in English. Students are asked to carry out activities related to the course and discuss them in class. The study of the material posted on Moodle is required for the final exam. Methods of teaching support:
Teaching materials will be uploaded in the Moodle platform and the bibliography is available on this website. Students are encouraged to contact the professor by e-mail and during office hours (also via zoom, Meeting ID: 899 7426 1272).

Learning assessment procedures

The exam is a written test in English on the topics and activities of the course and consists of closed questions and semi-open questions.

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 evaluation of the exam is given by the sum of the correct answers (with closed or semi-closed answers) and by the completeness of the open or semi-open answers.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade consists of the outcome of the exam and an additional point for active participation in the activities related to the course

Exam language

Inglese, English

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