ID:
GIU0954
Duration (hours):
50
CFU:
8
SSD:
LINGUA E TRADUZIONE - LINGUA INGLESE
Year:
2025
Overview
Date/time interval
Secondo Semestre (27/02/2026 - 25/05/2026)
Syllabus
Course Objectives
The course is designed to develop advanced competencies in legal English as applied to international cooperation, with particular emphasis on the specialized use of language in institutional, negotiation, and project-based contexts. Its primary objective is to consolidate students’ ability to comprehend and critically analyse complex texts - such as legislative instruments, contracts, policy papers, strategic documents, and technical reports- as well as to produce clear, coherent, and argumentatively structured written work that meets the communicative standards of international organizations.
The programme also aims to strengthen oral communication skills in formal and multilateral settings, with specific reference to the discussion, negotiation, and presentation of cooperation projects. Students will be guided in the informed and deliberate use of rhetorical and terminological strategies characteristic of legal discourse, enabling them to articulate effectively the advantages, challenges, and operational implications of specific strategic choices.
Linguistic development will be pursued through the analysis of key issues in the contemporary debate on international cooperation, including sustainable development, the ethics of global governance, technological innovation, artificial intelligence in decision-making processes and in the field of occupational health and safety, particularly with regard to risk prevention and compliance management systems, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
The programme also aims to strengthen oral communication skills in formal and multilateral settings, with specific reference to the discussion, negotiation, and presentation of cooperation projects. Students will be guided in the informed and deliberate use of rhetorical and terminological strategies characteristic of legal discourse, enabling them to articulate effectively the advantages, challenges, and operational implications of specific strategic choices.
Linguistic development will be pursued through the analysis of key issues in the contemporary debate on international cooperation, including sustainable development, the ethics of global governance, technological innovation, artificial intelligence in decision-making processes and in the field of occupational health and safety, particularly with regard to risk prevention and compliance management systems, and alternative dispute resolution (ADR).
Course Prerequisites
Core prerequisite is the knowledge of English language equal or superior to the B2 level defined by the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Teaching Methods
The course is held in the second semester and consists of lectures complemented by practical exercises, as well as reading, translation, and text comprehension activities.
Throughout the course, materials will also include selected resources drawn from leading subject-specific websites, in addition to materials provided and prepared directly by the course lecturer.
Throughout the course, materials will also include selected resources drawn from leading subject-specific websites, in addition to materials provided and prepared directly by the course lecturer.
Assessment Methods
The examination consists of a written test and an oral examination, which are scheduled in separate examination sessions and not on the same day.
The written test takes the form of a structured assessment that may include, by way of example and not limitation, matching and gap-filling exercises, translations, multiple-choice questions, and true/false items. It comprises a Listening section, a Reading section, and a Use of English section, all designed to assess the linguistic and textual competences developed throughout the course. During the written examination, only a paper-based monolingual English dictionary is permitted. Passing the written test with a minimum mark of 18/30 is a mandatory prerequisite for admission to the oral examination.
The oral examination consists of a discussion and critical analysis of the topics included in the course syllabus, with particular emphasis on mastery of specialist terminology and argumentative skills. Upon registration for examination sessions, students are advised to verify carefully the type of examination (written or oral).
The course is delivered at the Como campus of the Department of Law, Economics and Cultures (DiDEC), where both classes and final examinations are held. Students are encouraged to consult the e-learning platform and official notices regularly for information regarding meetings and seminars, including those organized at the Varese campus.
Prior to registering for the written examination , students are required to complete the designated set of exercises available on the MEC (MacMillan English Campus) platform. Specific operational instructions for activation and completion of these activities will be provided during the course.
The written test takes the form of a structured assessment that may include, by way of example and not limitation, matching and gap-filling exercises, translations, multiple-choice questions, and true/false items. It comprises a Listening section, a Reading section, and a Use of English section, all designed to assess the linguistic and textual competences developed throughout the course. During the written examination, only a paper-based monolingual English dictionary is permitted. Passing the written test with a minimum mark of 18/30 is a mandatory prerequisite for admission to the oral examination.
The oral examination consists of a discussion and critical analysis of the topics included in the course syllabus, with particular emphasis on mastery of specialist terminology and argumentative skills. Upon registration for examination sessions, students are advised to verify carefully the type of examination (written or oral).
The course is delivered at the Como campus of the Department of Law, Economics and Cultures (DiDEC), where both classes and final examinations are held. Students are encouraged to consult the e-learning platform and official notices regularly for information regarding meetings and seminars, including those organized at the Varese campus.
Prior to registering for the written examination , students are required to complete the designated set of exercises available on the MEC (MacMillan English Campus) platform. Specific operational instructions for activation and completion of these activities will be provided during the course.
Contents
The course provides an in-depth examination of the terminological dynamics and linguistic structures characteristic of advanced legal English in the field of international cooperation, with particular emphasis on specialized registers and the discursive conventions adopted in institutional and multilateral contexts. The main text types relevant to the sector will be analysed in order to develop advanced skills in comprehension, interpretation, and written production.
Considerable attention will be devoted to intercultural communication and negotiation techniques in international settings, as well as to the drafting and presentation of projects and related documentation in the field of cooperation. From this perspective, the course will examine the linguistic and argumentative tools required to operate effectively in complex professional environments characterized by a plurality of stakeholders, legal systems, and value frameworks.
The programme will also include the analysis of key issues in the contemporary debate on global governance. The teaching approach is grounded in the examination of case studies, authentic documents, and practical simulations, with the aim of integrating language acquisition with critical reflection on practices and emerging challenges in international cooperation, thereby fostering a solid and informed specialist communicative competence.
Considerable attention will be devoted to intercultural communication and negotiation techniques in international settings, as well as to the drafting and presentation of projects and related documentation in the field of cooperation. From this perspective, the course will examine the linguistic and argumentative tools required to operate effectively in complex professional environments characterized by a plurality of stakeholders, legal systems, and value frameworks.
The programme will also include the analysis of key issues in the contemporary debate on global governance. The teaching approach is grounded in the examination of case studies, authentic documents, and practical simulations, with the aim of integrating language acquisition with critical reflection on practices and emerging challenges in international cooperation, thereby fostering a solid and informed specialist communicative competence.
Course Language
ENGLISH
More information
The course lecturer meets students by prior appointment, to be arranged via the following email address: roberta.bogni@uninsubria.it
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For matters relating to the MEC (MacMillan English Campus) platform, the designated contact person may be reached at: referente.mec@uninsubria.it
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For matters relating to the MEC (MacMillan English Campus) platform, the designated contact person may be reached at: referente.mec@uninsubria.it
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Law - Como
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