Institutional Communication in English
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
The course aims to offer an introduction to the theory and practice of the language of politics in an international setting, with particular reference to the Anglo-American world. Students will be introduced to communication theory, linguistics and rhetoric, and will practice analyzing texts (from political speeches to media texts) in order to develop awareness of communication techniques and manipulative language devices.
Expected learning outcomes
By the end of the course students will have learned:
- the main models of communication
- basic notions of linguistics and rhetoric
- specialized vocabulary in the field of politics
- idioms in the field of politics and the media
- analysis tools to interrogate the language of politics
- the main models of communication
- basic notions of linguistics and rhetoric
- specialized vocabulary in the field of politics
- idioms in the field of politics and the media
- analysis tools to interrogate the language of politics
Lesson period: Third trimester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Lesson period
Third trimester
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH - University credits: 9
Lessons: 60 hours