CODE 111372 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 3 cfu anno 3 INGEGNERIA MECCANICA 8720 (L-9) - GENOVA LANGUAGE Italian TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER 2° Semester TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The course focuses on soft skills that enhance and support the technical expertise required in engineering professions. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES The aim of the course is to develop in students the basic skills related to interpersonal communication at work, teamwork and leading small groups. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES By the end of the course, students will have a better understanding of their communication and interpersonal styles, as well as how they can contribute to group settings. PREREQUISITES There are no specific prerequisites. However, attendance at lectures and active participation are strongly recommended. TEACHING METHODS The teaching approach is predominantly experiential. Practical activities, guided exercises and opportunities for discussion will be offered to help students achieve the learning objectives. SYLLABUS/CONTENT The programme explores the essential soft skills required in today's professional environments, with a particular focus on effective communication and teamwork. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY During the lessons, texts will be recommended for further study of the content. TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD ELENA ZINI Ricevimento: To arrange an appointment, please write to elena.zini@unige.it. Exam Board ELENA ZINI (President) SILVIA MARELLI LESSONS LESSONS START https://corsi.unige.it/en/corsi/8720/studenti-orario Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Students' suitability for the course will be assessed based on their performance in the programme's activities. Students unable to attend classes must contact the lecturer to arrange an alternative learning pathway. In such cases, assessment will be conducted through a written test following independent study of an assigned text. Students with valid certification for Specific Learning Disorders, disabilities or other educational needs are encouraged to contact the lecturer and the Polytechnic School’s Disability Coordinator, Prof Federico Scarpa (federico.scarpa@unige.it), at the start of the course. Together, they can agree on teaching and assessment arrangements that accommodate individual learning styles while maintaining the course objectives. ASSESSMENT METHODS The activities completed during the course and the written exam will assess students’ understanding of the subject and their ability to think critically about the topics covered. Exam schedule Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note 08/06/2026 10:00 GENOVA Scritto 08/07/2026 10:00 GENOVA Scritto 09/09/2026 10:00 GENOVA Scritto 11/01/2027 10:00 GENOVA Scritto 11/02/2027 10:00 GENOVA Scritto FURTHER INFORMATION Please contact the lecturer for any additional information not included.