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.

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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:

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2010/2011

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti, in relazione al percorso

3° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2011/2012

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti
6
C
M-FIL/04
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti
Altre attivita' formative III anno
6
F
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activated in the A.Y. 2010/2011
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti, in relazione al percorso
activated in the A.Y. 2011/2012
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti
6
C
M-FIL/04
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti
Altre attivita' formative III anno
6
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.




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Teaching code

4S02202

Credits

12

Coordinator

Simonetta Ponchia

Language

Italian

Also offered in courses:

The teaching is organized as follows:

I MODULO PARTE (I)

Credits

6

Period

Primo semestre

Academic staff

Simonetta Ponchia

II MODULO PARTE (P)

Credits

6

Period

Primo semestre

Academic staff

Simonetta Ponchia

Learning outcomes

Module: I MODULO PARTE (I)
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knowledge of the stages of the civilization, geographic areas 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 related bibliography, and research tools.

Program

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

Programme: History of Mesopotamia, Syria, the Levant and Anatolia from Neolithic 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 programme.


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

Programme: Cultural foundations of Mesopotamian civilization. The lessons will concern the elaboration and study of law, and of government and social institutions; the study of the natural world and related methodologies, the ideas concerning the relationships of human being and life with the cosmos.

Bibliography: Details concerning the parts of the above cited texts that will be considered and additional references to primary literature in translation and specific secondary literature will be provided during the lessons.

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 programme.

Examination Methods

Module: I MODULO PARTE (I)
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oral exam


Module: II MODULO PARTE (P)
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oral exam

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