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
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 Lingue e letterature straniere - Enrollment from 2025/2026The 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.
1° Year
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Prima lingua straniera anno I
Seconda lingua straniera anno I
Prima letteratura straniera anno I
Seconda letteratura straniera anno I
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2011/2012
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Prima letteratura straniera anno II
Seconda letteratura straniera anno II
Prima lingua straniera anno II
Seconda lingua straniera anno II
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti
3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2012/2013
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Prima letteratura straniera anno III
Seconda letteratura straniera anno III
Prima lingua straniera anno III
Seconda lingua straniera anno III
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Prima lingua straniera anno I
Seconda lingua straniera anno I
Prima letteratura straniera anno I
Seconda letteratura straniera anno I
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Prima letteratura straniera anno II
Seconda letteratura straniera anno II
Prima lingua straniera anno II
Seconda lingua straniera anno II
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Prima letteratura straniera anno III
Seconda letteratura straniera anno III
Prima lingua straniera anno III
Seconda lingua straniera anno III
Un insegnamento a scelta tra i seguenti
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.
History of the English Language (2012/2013)
Teaching code
4S00897
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
The teaching is organized as follows:
Modulo 2
Credits
3
Period
I semestre
Academic staff
Marta Degani
Modulo 1
Learning outcomes
Module:
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The course is aimed to introduce students to the study of the English language in its spoken and written form as it evolved starting from the eighteenth century.
Program
Module:
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Module II (18 hours)
The course is meant to illustrate the development of the English language from 1700 up until now. Particular attention will be given to the following aspects: a) the standardization of English, b) the codification of the language in dictionaries, c) the relevance of historical and cultural factors for the social and geographical diversification of English, and d) the spread of English as the language of global communication.
Bibliography
Basic readings:
Baugh, Albert C. and Thomas Cable. 2002. A History of the English Language. London: Routledge (chs. 9 -11).
Beal, Joan. 2004. English in Modern Times: 1700-1945. London: Arnold.
Melchers, Gunnel and Philip Shaw. 2011. World Englishes. 2nd ed. London: Hodder Education Publishers.
Mugglestone, Lynda. 2006. The Oxford History of English. Oxford: Oxford University Press (chs. 10-14)
For consultation:
Crystal, David. 2003. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Further information on relevant literature will be provided at the beginning of the course.
Note: the course will be held in English.
Examination Methods
Module:
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Oral exam in English. For the exam students will be asked to present a small research project.