The English for Tourism course is designed to help students improve their communication skills in English. By the end of the course, students will be able to:
The course places a strong emphasis on spoken interaction. Throughout the course, participants will work collaboratively on tasks that help them build the confidence and skills necessary to communicate effectively in diverse professional scenarios.
Language competence at B2/C1 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR).
The course will be based on lectures that include the textual analysis of authentic materials. Particular emphasis will be placed on discussion, and students will be encouraged to suggest topics for further exploration. Students are advised to attend both the language learning activities offered by the University Language Centre (CCL) appropriate to their proficiency level and the tutoring sessions available throughout the academic year. Further details can be found at:
https://www.unibg.it/studia-noi/ti-aiutiamo/apprendimento-linguistico/inglese/inglese-llcs
The exam consists of the following components:
(A) Paper-based written test
A minimum score of 60% is required to pass.
The result of the computer-based test is valid for 18 months.
(B) Oral exam
The oral exam will consist of a discussion (in English) of the course topics. At least three questions will be asked to assess the student's understanding of the course content.
Assessment criteria will include:
The course will address current issues and topics such as sustainability and ecotourism, hotel branding and boutique hotels, conflict management, and more. The core content of the module includes the syntactic, lexical, and textual features of English as a specialized language used in the tourism industry.
Further materials will be provided on the Moodle platform
