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.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Primo semestre | Oct 4, 2010 | Jan 22, 2011 |
| Secondo semestre | Feb 28, 2011 | Jun 4, 2011 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione Invernale | Jan 24, 2011 | Feb 26, 2011 |
| Sessione Estiva | Jun 6, 2011 | Jul 30, 2011 |
| Sessione Autunnale | Sep 1, 2011 | Sep 30, 2011 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione di laurea invernale SC | Mar 10, 2011 | Mar 10, 2011 |
| Sessione di laurea estiva SC - I appello | Jun 16, 2011 | Jun 16, 2011 |
| Sessione di laurea estiva SC - II appello | Jul 14, 2011 | Jul 14, 2011 |
| Sessione di laurea autunnale SC - I appello | Oct 20, 2011 | Oct 20, 2011 |
| Sessione di laurea autunnale SC - II appello | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| Sessione laurea invernale | Mar 29, 2012 | Mar 29, 2012 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| National holiday | Dec 8, 2010 | Dec 8, 2010 |
| Vacanze di Natale | Dec 24, 2010 | Jan 8, 2011 |
| Vacanze di Pasqua | Apr 21, 2011 | Apr 26, 2011 |
| National holiday | Apr 25, 2011 | Apr 25, 2011 |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 |
| Local holiday | May 21, 2011 | May 21, 2011 |
| National holiday | Jun 2, 2011 | Jun 2, 2011 |
| Summer holidays | Aug 8, 2011 | Aug 15, 2011 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Culture and Civilisation Teaching and Student Services Unit.
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Academic staff
Alizzi Antonio
antonio.alizzi@univr.it
Bellinetti Michelangelo
Caliaro Ilvano
ilvano.caliaro@uniud.it
+39 045802 8117
daniela.carpi@univr.it
Cattapan Nico
nico.cattapan@univr.it
Cioffi Antonio
maurizio.corte@univr.it
Leso Erasmo
erasmo.leso@univr.it
+39 045802 8559
Ligas Pierluigi
pierluigi.ligas@univr.it
+39 045 802 8408
Longhi Silvia
silvia.longhi@univr.it
+39 045802 8329
silvia.monti@univr.it
Palma Paola
palma.paola@gmail.com
Pascarella Annalisa
lor.reg@alice.it
Ruvoletto Luisa
luisa.ruvoletto@univr.it
domenico.secondulfo@univr.it - domenico.secondulfo3@gmail.com
Study Plan
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 enrolment year.
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1° Year
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2011/2012
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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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.
Advanced English for Journalism (m) (2010/2011)
Teaching code
4S02366
Teacher
Coordinatore
Credits
6
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
Primo semestre dal Oct 4, 2010 al Jan 22, 2011.
Learning outcomes
The course aims at developing the ability to analyze and produce a journalistic piece in its different forms, be it a written text (print / on-line version) or a broadcast piece. The students will be shown how to identify and reproduce the stylistic and textual features of journalistic texts, bearing in mind the cultural-ideological background against which a report, a feature or a commentary is set.
During the course, journalistic texts in languages other than English will be discussed as well.
Program
Pre-requisites
Entry level required: C1 (advanced), according to the European framework.
Programme
History of journalism: the basics
News reporting
Features
Commentaries and editorials
Subediting
Broadcast journalism
Court reporting
Interviewing
Freelancing
Media law
Professional ethics
Ideology in journalism
Teaching methodology: Lectures, tutorials, seminars and practice sessions.
Suggested texts
Banks, David and Mark Hanna (2009). McNae’ Essential Law for Journalists, 20th ed. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Cole, Peter & Tony Harcup (2010) Newspaper Journalism. London: Sage.
Fenton, Natalie (2010) New Media, Old News. Journalism and Democracy in the Digital Age. London: Sage.
Hennessy, Brendan (2006) 4th ed. Writing Feature Articles, Oxford: Focal Press.
Starkey, Guy & Andrew Crisell (2009) Radio Journalism. London: Sage.
Further texts will be handed out during the lessons.
Examination Methods
written
Type D and Type F activities
Modules not yet included
Career prospects
Module/Programme news
News for students
There you will find information, resources and services useful during your time at the University (Student’s exam record, your study plan on ESSE3, Distance Learning courses, university email account, office forms, administrative procedures, etc.). You can log into MyUnivr with your GIA login details: only in this way will you be able to receive notification of all the notices from your teachers and your secretariat via email and soon also via the Univr app.
Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
| theses proposals | Research area |
|---|---|
| Laureandi Editoria e Giornalismo: vademecum | Various topics |
| TESI SU COMUNICAZIONE DELL’AGROALIMENTARE | Various topics |
| Stage | Research area |
|---|---|
| Proposte stages - Centro di ricerca Skenè | Various topics |
| TIROCINIO IN GIORNALISMO E SOCIAL MEDIA | Various topics |
