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 |
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I semestre | Oct 1, 2015 | Jan 9, 2016 |
II semestre | Feb 22, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
Session | From | To |
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Appelli d'esame LINGUE - sessione invernale | Jan 11, 2016 | Feb 20, 2016 |
Appelli d'esame LINGUE - sessione estiva | Jun 3, 2016 | Jul 29, 2016 |
Appelli d'esame LINGUE - sessione autunnale | Aug 29, 2016 | Sep 29, 2016 |
Session | From | To |
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TESI DI LAUREA - LINGUE | Nov 18, 2015 | Nov 20, 2015 |
TESI DI LAUREA - LINGUE | Mar 30, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 |
TESI DI LAUREA - LINGUE E LL.SS | Jul 6, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 |
TESI DI LAUREA - LINGUE E LL.SS | Nov 23, 2016 | Nov 25, 2016 |
Period | From | To |
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FESTA DELL'IMMACOLATA | Dec 8, 2015 | Dec 8, 2015 |
VACANZE DI NATALE | Dec 23, 2015 | Jan 6, 2016 |
Vancanze di Pasqua | Mar 24, 2016 | Mar 29, 2016 |
FESTA DELLA LIBERAZIONE | Apr 25, 2016 | Apr 25, 2016 |
FESTA DEI LAVORATORI | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 |
FESTA DEL SANTO PATRONO SAN ZENO | May 21, 2016 | May 21, 2016 |
FESTA DELLA REPUBBLICA | Jun 2, 2016 | Jun 2, 2016 |
Vacanze estive | Aug 8, 2016 | Aug 15, 2016 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Foreign Languages and Literatures Teaching and Student Services Unit.
To view all the exam sessions available, please use the Exam dashboard on ESSE3.
If you forgot your login details or have problems logging in, please contact the relevant IT HelpDesk, or check the login details recovery web page.
Academic staff

Degani Marta
Nikitin Sergey
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 enrollment year.
1° Year
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
1st foreign literature
2nd foreign literature
One course to be chosen among the following
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign literature
2nd foreign literature
1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
One course to be chosen among the following
3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign literature
2nd foreign literature
1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
One course to be chosen among the following
One course to be chosen among the following
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
1st foreign literature
2nd foreign literature
One course to be chosen among the following
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign literature
2nd foreign literature
1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
One course to be chosen among the following
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign literature
2nd foreign literature
1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
One course to be chosen among the following
One course to be chosen among the following
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.
English literature 1 (2015/2016)
Teaching code
4S002926
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/10 - ENGLISH LITERATURE
Period
I semestre dal Oct 1, 2015 al Jan 9, 2016.
Learning outcomes
The course offers an introduction to Black British literature (produced by English authors of south-Asian, African, Caribbean origins) from the 1950s to the present. Four novels written in different historical periods will be analysed from a structural, thematic and linguistic perspective, and, in particular, the concepts of “Blackness” and “Britishness” will be critically investigated within the wider context of the history of British colonialism and imperialism. The Black British identity emerging from the texts will be examined as an ever changing transnational and transracial cultural and political issue that finally questions what it means to be British in the 21st century.
Lectures will be in English.
Texts must be read in English and brought with you on exam day.
Program
PRIMARY TEXTS:
- S. Selvon, The Lonely Londoners (1956)
- B. Emecheta, Second-Class Citizen (1974)
- H. Kureishi, The Buddha of Suburbia (1990)
- Z. Smith, N-W (2012)
CRITICAL TEXTS:
- P. Bertinetti, English Literature. A Short History (2010) [capp. 8, 9, 10, 11]
- J. Procter, Dwelling Places. Postwar Black British Writing (2003) [capp. 1,2,4]
- A.M. Porter, “Second Class Citizen: the Point of Departure for Understanding Buchi Emecheta’s Major Fiction”, The International Fiction Review 15, n. 2, 1988 (pp. 123-129)
- L. Wells, "The Right to a Secret: Zadie Smith's NW" in P. Tew, Reading Zadie Smith (2013) [pp. 97-110]
ADDITIONAL TEXTS FOR NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS:
- M. Looker, Atlantic Passages (1996) [“Introduction”, pp. 1-20; cap. 3 “Inventing Black London: The Lonely Londoners”, pp. 59-80]
- K. Kaleta, Hanif Kureishi: Postcolonial Storyteller (2010) [cap. 3]
- A. Pes, "Post-postcolonial Issues and Identities in Zadie Smith's N-W", The European English Messenger, vol 23.2, Winter 2014, pp. 21-27
Examination Methods
Oral exam at the end of the course. Students will be required to answer questions and comment on primary texts, on the literary and historical period in which they are set, and on critical texts.
Type D and Type F activities
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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 also via the Univr app.
Student login and resources
Attendance and location
Attendance is not mandatory.
More detailed information on attendance requirements, please refer to the “Regolamento del corso di studio”, available under the “Regolamenti” section in “Il Corso”. While the Student Handbook does not require mandatory attendance, it is recommended to confirm specific attendance policies with your professors for each course, lab, or practical training.
Part time enrolment is an option. For more information, visit the Possibilità di iscrizione Part time.
Classrooms and exam locations are:
Classes and exams are held at the following locations:
- Polo Zanotto (close to the Foreign Languages and Literatures building)>
- Polo Santa Marta
Student Career Management
Tutor for Final Paper
Accredited Activities for CFUs D and F
Detailed Academic Calendar
Curricular Language Change
Computer Skills
Language Skills (first and second language)
Language skills in the Bachelor’s programme (third language CFU F)
https://www.univr.it/en/our-services/-/servizi/student-career-management-foreign-languages-and-literatures/language-skills-in-the-bachelors-programme-third-language-cfu-f-foreign-languages-and-literatures
Preparation of the study plan
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Portuguese language course
Erasmus+ and other study abroad experiences
Linguistic training CLA
Course Orientation and Open day
Graduation
Threshold knowledge and Integrative Learning Requirements
Stage e tirocini
Le attività di stage sono finalizzate a far acquisire allo studente una conoscenza diretta in settori di particolare interesse per l’inserimento nel mondo del lavoro e per l’acquisizione di abilità professionali specifiche.
Le attività di stage sono svolte sotto la diretta responsabilità di un singolo docente presso studi professionali, enti della pubblica amministrazione, aziende accreditate dall’Ateneo veronese.
I crediti maturati in seguito ad attività di stage saranno attribuiti secondo quanto disposto nel dettaglio dal “Regolamento d’Ateneo per il riconoscimento dei crediti maturati negli stage universitari” vigente.
- Tutte le informazioni in merito agli stage per futuri studenti sono disponibili alla pagina Stage e tirocini.
- Tutte le informazioni in merito agli stage per studenti iscritti sono pubblicate in MyUnivr - come fare per - stage e tirocini.
- Tutte le informazioni in merito agli stage per le aziende sono disponili alla pagina Stage e tirocini per azienze.
Ulteriori informazioni al seguente link https://www.univr.it/it/i-nostri-servizi/gestione-carriere-studenti-lingue-e-letterature-straniere/stage-e-tirocini-lingue-e-letterature-straniere