Studying at the University of Verona
Study Plan
Your Study Plan includes all the learning activities you will undertake during your time at the University, such as modules, lab activities and practicals, seminars, project work, internships, as well as educational off-site visits, conferences and the final examination, or graduation.
Speaking skills for business and global affairs 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:L-LIN/12
Detail of the ModuleProtocol and etiquette: principles, rules and practical applications 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:L-LIN/12
Detail of the ModuleThe professional public speaker 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:L-LIN/12
Detail of the ModuleWriting skills in today's world of work 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:L-LIN/12
Detail of the ModuleEnglish for global legal studies 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:IUS/21
Detail of the ModuleThe institutional framework of the european union and the use of eu official languages 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:IUS/14
Detail of the ModuleGlobal competition and business: the evolution of markets and industries 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:SECS-P/08
Detail of the ModuleMarket disruption and client centricity 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:L-LIN/12
Detail of the ModuleWeb and social media marketing 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:SECS-P/08
Detail of the ModuleElectronic commerce and information technologies 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:INF/01
Detail of the ModuleGlobal dimensions in the supply chains: fair trade and logistics networks 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:SECS-P/08
Detail of the ModuleCorporate reporting and performance analysis 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:SECS-P/07
Detail of the ModuleThe business of the wine industries 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:L-LIN/12
Detail of the ModuleTranslating and interpreting business discourse 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:L-LIN/12
Detail of the ModuleIntercultural communication in the professional setting 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:L-LIN/12
Detail of the ModuleLanguage in economic diplomacy 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:L-LIN/12
Detail of the ModuleEnglish for international negotiations: the art of business crisis leadership 3 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:L-LIN/12
Detail of the ModuleNegotiation with the EU and the UN 2 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:L-LIN/12
Detail of the ModuleSimulation of an international business negotiation 1 Credits
Coordinator: Sara Corrizzato SSD:L-LIN/12
Detail of the ModuleTranslating and interpreting business discourse (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S009478
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
3
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Program
This module is divided into two parts. Part one focuses on an introduction of mediated discourse in the field of business. Part two moves on to more practical aspects of mediation dealing with liaison interpreting in business mediation.
PART ONE: Introducing Mediated Discourse
W1: Translation and interpreting
- Definitions
- Overview of translation tools
- Interpreting modes
- Basic terminology in Translation and Interpreting Studies (T&I)
- Advanced reading and sight translation
W2: Business interpreting
- Overview of interpreting settings
- Communicative situations in business interpreting
- Sight translation
W3: Professional ethics
- Role(s) of interpreters
- Ethical dilemmas in business negotiations
- Analysis of codes of conduct.
- Sight translation
W4: Intercultural competence
- Culture in mediated discourse
- Definitions and models
- Time management, politeness, gender
- Role play (liaison interpreting)
PART TWO: Practicing Mediated Discourse
W5: Liaison interpreting
- Sight translation
- Role play: business negotiation
W6: Liaison interpreting
- Sight translation
- Role play: business negotiation
W7: Liaison interpreting
- Sight translation
- Role play: business negotiation
W8: Liaison interpreting
- Sight translation
- Role play: business negotiation
Examination Methods
Continuous assessment plus one midterm test and one final test.
