CODE 117878 ACADEMIC YEAR 2025/2026 CREDITS 12 cfu anno 1 LINGUE E LETTERATURE MODERNE PER L'INSEGNAMENTO, L'EDITORIA E I MEDIA DIGITALI 11953 (LM-37 R) - GENOVA SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR L-LIN/12 LANGUAGE English TEACHING LOCATION GENOVA SEMESTER Annual PREREQUISITES Propedeuticità in uscita Questo insegnamento è propedeutico per gli insegnamenti: MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES FOR TEACHING, PUBLISHING AND DIGITAL MEDIA 11953 (coorte 2025/2026) CONSTRUCTIONAL APPROACHES TO ENGLISH LANGUAGE PEDAGOGY 117899 TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB OVERVIEW The theoretical part of the course will focus on Critical Discourse Analysis and Critical Stylistics, in order to support students in the development of their critical and analytical skills and allow them to perform analyses of both monomodal and multimodal texts pertaining to the ecological, political, gender discourse and translation in the media. The practical part of the course is meant to support students in reaching English level C1.2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES This course aims at providing students with specialised competence in English linguistics and ranslation, both in terms of tools for linguistic analysis and translation theory, and in terms of in-depth analysis of specific thematic areas such as specialised languages and the media. Modules held by professional translators and English mother tongue collaboratros contribute to the advancement of language competence and cross-linguistic mediation skills and the interpretation modules looks at consecutive interpreting techniques. AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES The theory part aims to support students in developing: - an understanding of the main theoretical and analytical frameworks of critical discourse analysis and critical stylistics; - their critical and thinking skills; - their analytical skills as well as the ability to perform critical analyses of texts independently; The practice part aims to bring students to the C1.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. PREREQUISITES Basic linguistic knowledge of the syntax and pragmatics of the English Language, as well as a C1.1 level of English in the four skills (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking) according the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. TEACHING METHODS The linguistics module is made up of weekly lectures in the second semester. The practical module is made up of weekly classes in both semesters. SYLLABUS/CONTENT This course is divided into two parts: a one-semester linguistics module ("modulo teorico"), which is held in the second semester and a two-semester practical module ("modulo pratico" or "esercitazioni"). Each component ("modulo pratico" and "modulo teorico") is assessed separately. The practical module is assessed at the end of the second semester through a written exam paper (use of English, reading and comprehension, text and translation analysis) and an oral exam. The linguistics module is assessed through an oral presentation towards the end of the course and a computer-based test at the end of the second semester. The linguistics module ("modulo teorico") focuses on Critical Discourse Analysis and Critical Stylistics. Classes will focus on the main theories and methodologies within these approaches, on mono- and multimodal text and discourse analysis pertaining to the ecological, political, gender discourse and translation in the media. The practical language module aims to bring students to the C1.2 level (higher end of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages C1 level). More information about the practical component is available on Aulaweb. The final mark is calculated as follows: 50% (of the overall mark) is the written + oral practical part (70% of which is the written part and 30% of which is the oral part), 50% (of the overall mark) is the theory part (30% of which is the oral the oral presentation at the end of the course and 70% of which is the computer-based test at the end of the course). Those students who cannot attend classes will not be required to integrate the syllabus in any way: they will need to study the same syllabus as the students who can attend. RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY Modulo Teorico: Fonti primarie: Machin, D. & A. Mayr, 2023, How to Do Critical Discourse Analysis. A Multimodal Introduction, SAGE Publications. Jeffries L., 2010, Critical stylistics. The Power of English. Palgrave Macmillan. Fonti secondarie: Simpson P. , A. Mayr, & S. Statham, 2019, Language and Power. A Resource Book for Students, Routledge. Stibbe A., The Stories We Live By. A free online course in ecolinguistics: https://www.storiescourse.org/thecourse Bortoluzzi M. & E. Zurru (eds.), 2024, Ecological Communication and Ecoliteracy: Discourses of Awareness and Action for the Lifescape, Bloomsbury Academics. https://www.bloomsburycollections.com/monograph?docid=b-9781350335851 Wodak R., 2005, "Gender Mainstreaming and the European Union: Interdisciplinarity, Gender Studies and CDA", in Feminist Critical Discourse Analysis. Gender, Power and Ideology in Discourse, Palgrave Macmillan, 90-113. Leap W. L., 2015, "Queer Linguistics as Critical Discourse Analysis", in The Handbook of Discourse Analysis, John Wiley & Sons, 661-680. Kalantari E. & C. Gagnon, 2021, "Media translation and politics in multilingual contexts", in The Routledge Handbook of Translation and Media, Routledge, 41-55. Boase-Beier J., 2004, "Translation and style: a brief introduction", Language and Literature 13(1), 9-11. Boase-Beier J., 2004, "Knowing and not knowing: style, intention and the translation of a Holocaust poem", Language and Literature 13(1), 25-35. Malmkjær K., 2004, "Translational stylistics: Dulcken’s translations of Hans Christian Andersen", Language and Literature 13(1), 13-24. Modulo Pratico: Roadmap C1-C2. Student’s Book: https://www.pearson.com/languages/en-ca/educators/connected-english-learning-program/adult/roadmap.html TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD ILARIA RIZZATO Ricevimento: Please visit the “altre informazioni” section of my personal page (Prof. E. Zurru). SEAN BRENDAN GRIMES SUSAN MARIE CAMPBELL Ricevimento: DIEC: Office hours will be held in the classroom at the end of class or by appointment in the 'ufficio lettori' (P.zza Santa Sabina, 2, floor above the Director's Office). To make an appointment, write to susan.campbell@unige.it. DLCM: Office hours will be held in the lecture hall at the end of class or by appointment in the 'ufficio lettori' (P.zza Santa Sabina, 2, floor above the Director's Office). To make an appointment, write to susan.campbell@unige.it. LESSONS LESSONS START Classes for this course start at the beginning of the first semester for the MA course in Modern languages and literatures for teaching, publishing and digital media, the week starting with Monday, 29th September 2025. Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION The linguistics module is assessed through an oral presentation at the end of the course during which students will present an original text analysis and a computer-based exam at the end of the course. In the computer-based exam, students will be asked to perform a critical and/or stylistic analysis of a text from one of the genres and discourses explored during class, by applying the theories and methodologies studied during the course. The aim of the exam is to assess students' critical and thinking skills, their ability to understand, discuss and elaborate on theories studied during the course and to apply them when analysing texts in English. The practical module is assessed at the end of the second semester through a written exam paper (use of English, reading and comprehension, text and translation analysis) and an oral exam. Students will be expected to have reached the C1.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages by the end of the course. ASSESSMENT METHODS The linguistics module is assessed through an oral presentation at the end of the course during which students will present an original text analysis and a computer-based exam at the end of the course. In the computer-based exam, students will be asked to perform a critical and/or stylistic analysis of a text from one of the genres and discourses explored during class, by applying the theories and methodologies studied during the course. The aim of the exam is to assess students' critical and thinking skills, their ability to understand, discuss and elaborate on theories studied during the course and to apply them when analysing texts in English. The practical module is assessed at the end of the second semester through a written exam paper (use of English, reading and comprehension, text and translation analysis) and an oral exam. Students will be expected to have reached the C1.2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages by the end of the course. FURTHER INFORMATION Attendance is strongly recommended. Signing up for the written and oral exams is obligatory. Students will not be allowed to sit the exam(s), should they fail to do so. The course can be attended by Erasmus students. Erasmus students who choose to attend this course are invited to contact Dr. Zurru during her office hours as soon as they arrive. Students with disabilities and/or special needs are invited to get in touch with Dr. Zurru during her office hours at the beginning of the course, so that their specific needs can be addressed both in terms of classes and assessment. They should also get in touch with Prof. Sara Dickinson (sara.dickinson@unige.it), the Department’s disability liaison.
