ENGLISH LANGUAGE 3

1) Knowledge and understanding

students will acquire knowledge and understanding from a linguistic point of view in the four language skills, according to the parameters of ALTE and the Council of Europe, and sectoral language of the English language, in reference to the degree course in Cultural Tourism Planning and Management. In particular, they will develop awareness of the most relevant issues currently concerning the specificities of the English language for tourism.

2) Ability to apply knowledge and understanding

through the acquisition of English language skills at an intermediate level B1+ and through the analysis of the management methods of different verbal and non-verbal communication channels conducted in class from an intercultural perspective, students will develop the ability to apply the knowledge acquired in work contexts and to manage interaction in the tourism sector

3) Autonomy of judgment

based on the knowledge acquired through lectures and exercises, students will develop a reflective approach to the role of communication, as well as on linguistic-communicative practices and understanding and management of cultural tourism.

4) Communication skills

through lectures and exercises, students will develop a conscious use of the English language, in relation to the specificity of the English language in the field of studies of the planning and management of cultural tourism. Furthermore, students will critically reflect on their communication skills, also with a view to integrating these skills with those foreseen among the educational objectives of the Degree Course.

5) Learning ability

with reference to the topics covered in class, the lines of research of interest to them and related bibliographic sources will be indicated, so that - during their future academic and professional career - they can independently and consciously undertake further studies in the degree sector.

-          Stefania M.Maci, 2020, English tourism discourse. Insights into the professional, promotional and digital language of tourism. Milano: Hoepli, (pp.288) 

-          Suzanna Miles, 2020, ‘The changing nature of tourism discourse: Practical applications for the classroom’ in Michael Joseph Ennis and Gina Mikel Petrie (eds), Teaching English for Tourism. Bridging Research and Praxis. Abingdon-New York: Routledge, (pp. 93-113)

-          Iwonna Dubicka, Margaret O'Keeffe, Louis Harrison, Peter Strutt, Anna Cowper, 2013, English for International Tourism - New Edition - Intermediate, London: Pearson Longman, (pag. 128) ISBN 9781447923855

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