ENGLISH LANGUAGE (EXAM)

This is an intermediate-advanced course. Students will practice specialized English as related to the themes of the development and marketing of tourist products, present commercial trends and the ethics of new forms of tourism. In addition, the study of the techniques of multicultural negotiations and practice through role play exercises will also be included, with particular attention paid to the development of “cultural intelligence”. Pertinent current events will also be discussed. General revision of grammar, listening comprehension and writing techniques on topics related to tourism development will be provided and supplemented with role plays for intercultural negotiation practice.

Students will learn to present an innovative tourist product, discuss present trends and recognize the impact of certain political and environmental events on tourism today. Academic and professional writing techniques will also be studied, as will be the techniques of intercultural negotiations. In this respect, role-play exercises on a theme chosen by participants will also be featured.

Minimum level of English required: B2 as defined in the CEFR.

During the course students will study texts (to be prepared before class) and video documents for comment and discussion. Among the topics to be studied are:.
Tourism and human rights, "Voluntourism" advantages and disadvantages, Disaster or "Dark" tourism, the importance of Cultural Intelligence or "CI" in intercultural negotiations, how to identify the various markets, the social classes of customers and locals, the respect of local religious and social customs of the countries visited, sustainable tourism, and others. All themes will be dealt with interactively, allowing for free comment and debate.

Material on Moodle to be downloaded and prepared for class on a weekly basis.

For all students: The final exam will consist in an essay of approximately 700 words written at home on a topic chosen from among those proposed, with an oral based on the discussion of the essay. For those not having participated in a role-play exercise, there will be a “surprise” question on the material of the course.

Analysis of the material provided, oral participation and writing. According to the situation, classes will be held in presence,"blended" and/or online.

English

Attendance is highly recommended. This is a language course, which means that regular practice is essential. The course will be supplemented by a "lettorato" held by Professor Joann Titmarsh. "Office hours" (“ricevimento”) will be held, online or in presence, by appointment, schedule yet to be determined. Non-attending students must make at least one appointment, but working students and parents can be accomodoated at a time different from the official one if more convenient.

written and oral

This subject deals with topics related to the macro-area "Cities, infrastructure and social capital" and contributes to the achievement of one or more goals of U. N. Agenda for Sustainable Development