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 magistrale in Linguistics - 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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One course to be chosen among the following
6
C
L-FIL-LET/15
6
C
L-FIL-LET/09
6
C
L-FIL-LET/05
One course to be chosen among the following
Further linguistic competences
6
F
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
C
M-FIL/05
A course chosen by the student, other than the one taken in year 1
Prova finale
30
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One course to be chosen among the following
6
C
L-FIL-LET/15
6
C
L-FIL-LET/09
6
C
L-FIL-LET/05
One course to be chosen among the following
Further linguistic competences
6
F
-
activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
C
M-FIL/05
A course chosen by the student, other than the one taken in year 1
Prova finale
30
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°

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Teaching code

4S004038

Coordinator

Maria Vender

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS

Period

Sem. IIA, Sem. IIB

Learning outcomes

The first part of the course will provide an introduction to the critical knowledge of the history of linguistics, from the beginning to contemporary linguistic research. The second part will focus on the study of syntax, from Generativism to the Minimalist Program.

Program

Aronoff, M., & Rees-Miller, J. (Eds.). (2003). The handbook of linguistics. John Wiley & Sons. (Chapter 4).

Allan, K. (2013). The Oxford Handbook of the History of Linguistics. Oxford University Press, Oxford (Chapters 19 and 20).

Radford, A (2004). Minimalist Syntax: Exploring the structure of English. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge (Chapters 1 to 8).

Further readings:
Adger, D. (2003) Core Syntax. Oxford University Press: Oxford. (Chapters 1 to 4)

Both attending and not attending students are invited to verify the detailed program on the e-learning page linked to this course.

Examination Methods

Written examination.

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