Università Roma Tre

Graduates in Languages and Literatures for Teaching and Translation obtain advanced knowledge and understanding in all the subject areas of their training in order to
1) consolidate and develop their competence in European and American Studies, with particular attention to their literature of specialisation;
2) deepen their knowledge of the two foreign languages chosen, achieving a heightened competence in the language of specialization and an advancement in the second language;
3) reach enhanced awareness of the linguistic features of their language of specialisation, both from a diachronic and a synchronic perspective;
4) reach an adequate knowledge of the most advanced methodologies for the analysis of literary texts;
5) handle confidently the theoretical-practical tools for teaching and for translation.

English as an International Language: Methodological and Didactic Issues is one of the characterising modules of the programme. The course provides basic knowledge about the phenomena that have allowed the emergence of variant forms of English among native speakers, among the populations of the former British colonies, and finally among other international communities of speakers. The student is expected to develop a deeper awareness of the multifaceted nature of English as an international language, while using this language as a tool for work and metalinguistic reflection. Specific methodological skills related to the pedagogical implications of Global Englishes in the field of English language teaching will also be provided, including a critical reflection on the role of the teacher, the purpose of activity design, and different learning styles.
At the end of the module students will be able to: develop lesson plans for the teaching of English in an international context; communicate in written and oral form at an advanced level, including the acquisition of socio-cultural competence.