Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

Study Plan

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011 A.A. 2009/2010 A.A. 2008/2009

This information is intended exclusively for students already enrolled in this course.
If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Lettere - Enrollment from 2025/2026

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
L-FIL-LET/10
12
A
L-FIL-LET/12
12
A
L-LIN/01
12
A
M-GGR/01
6
B
M-STO/02
3
E
-
3
F
-

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2009/2010

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A
L-FIL-LET/04
12
B
L-FIL-LET/11
6
B
L-ART/05
LP1 Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti:
6
B
L-FIL-LET/14
6
B
L-LIN/10
6
B
L-LIN/03
6
B
L-LIN/13
6
B
L-LIN/05
LP2 Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti, in relazione al percorso:
12
B
M-STO/04
12
B
M-STO/02
12
B
L-ANT/02
12
B
M-STO/01
12
B
L-ANT/03
LP3 Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti:
12
B
L-ANT/07
12
B
L-ART/03
12
B
L-ART/01
12
B
L-ART/02
3
F
-
3
F
-

3° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2010/2011

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-ART/06
6
B
L-ART/07
6
C
L-ART/07
LP4 Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti:
6
B/C
M-FIL/04
6
B/C
L-FIL-LET/14
6
B/C
M-DEA/01
6
B/C
SPS/08
LP5 Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti:
6
C
L-LIN/01
6
C
L-LIN/01
6
C
L-FIL-LET/03
6
C
M-STO/09
12
D
-
6
F
-
6
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2009/2010
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A
L-FIL-LET/04
12
B
L-FIL-LET/11
6
B
L-ART/05
LP1 Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti:
6
B
L-FIL-LET/14
6
B
L-LIN/10
6
B
L-LIN/03
6
B
L-LIN/13
6
B
L-LIN/05
LP2 Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti, in relazione al percorso:
12
B
M-STO/04
12
B
M-STO/02
12
B
L-ANT/02
12
B
M-STO/01
12
B
L-ANT/03
LP3 Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti:
12
B
L-ANT/07
12
B
L-ART/03
12
B
L-ART/01
12
B
L-ART/02
3
F
-
3
F
-

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations
iIntroductory
padvanced
mMasterful

History of the Ancient Near East (i+p) (2009/2010)

Teaching code

4S02202

Credits

12

Coordinator

Simonetta Ponchia

Language

Italian

Location

VERONA

Also offered in courses:

Seminars 0

The teaching is organized as follows:

I MODULO PARTE (I)

Credits

6

Period

II semestre

Location

VERONA

Academic staff

Simonetta Ponchia

II MODULO PARTE (P)

Credits

6

Period

II semestre

Location

VERONA

Academic staff

Simonetta Ponchia

Learning outcomes

Module: I MODULO PARTE (I)
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knowledge of the stages of the civilization, geographic environments and major historical events of the ancient Near East; knowledge of the main historical sources concerning the periods treated and of the methods for their analysis; knowledge of the main and recent approaches to the study of the ancient Near East and of basic bibliography.


Module: II MODULO PARTE (P)
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In depth study of specific sectors of the history of the ancient Near East and relating sources; knowledge of methods for the analysis of the sources, of the relevant bibliography, and research tools.

Program

Module: I MODULO PARTE (I)
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Prerequisites: general historical and linguistic competence

Course content: History of Mesopotamia, Syria, the Levant and Anatolia from Early Bronze Age to pre-classical Iron Age.

Teaching methods: lectures, guided analysis of documents in translation.
Attendance is strongly recommended and students unable to attend are invited to consult the teacher for defining the program


Module: II MODULO PARTE (P)
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Prerequisites: knowledge of the main historical phases and events of the ancient Near East

Course content: The Old Assyrian period (XX-XVIII cent. BC): general historical framework of Old Assyrian colonies in Cappadocia; relationships of the Assyrian state with the other regional states flourishing in the same period (Assur, Mari, Babylon, Eshnunna, etc..); analysis of the sources and especially of the rich documentation unearthed in the Anatolian commercial outpost of Kanesh.

Teaching methods: lectures, guided analysis of the sources.
Attendance is strongly recommended and students unable to attend are invited to consult the teacher for defining the program.

Examination Methods

Module: I MODULO PARTE (I)
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Oral interview


Module: II MODULO PARTE (P)
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oral interview

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE