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 |
|---|---|---|
| I semestre | Oct 1, 2015 | Jan 9, 2016 |
| II semestre | Feb 22, 2016 | May 31, 2016 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Should you have any doubts or questions, please check the Enrollment FAQs
Academic staff
angela.albanese@univr.it
+39 045802 8409
Bradas Marija
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cecilia.cantalupi@univr.it
daniela.carpi@univr.it
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alberto.scandola@univr.it
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 language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature2nd foreign literatureOne course to be chosen among the following2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign literature2nd foreign literature1st foreign language2nd foreign languageOne course to be chosen among the following3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign literature2nd foreign literature1st foreign language2nd foreign languageOne course to be chosen among the followingOne course to be chosen among the following| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature2nd foreign literatureOne course to be chosen among the following| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign literature2nd foreign literature1st foreign language2nd foreign languageOne course to be chosen among the following| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign literature2nd foreign literature1st foreign language2nd foreign languageOne course to be chosen among the followingOne 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 language 3. Language and translation (2017/2018)
Teaching code
4S002925
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
Semester 2 dal Feb 26, 2018 al Jun 9, 2018.
Learning outcomes
Pre-requisites:
To take the final exam of this course students must have taken and passed:
• English Language 2
• English Level C1: complete test at the CLA (computer test i written and oral tests. )
• English Literature and Culture 2
The English Language 3 course in Language and translation aims firstly to sensitize students to language at the level of texts and secondly to highlight different approaches to translation in the XXI Century (including the use of corpora and machine translating). The course also aims to develop an awareness of the importance of lexical grammar in the translation of differeing contextual registers.
The final aim is to enable students either reach or maintian a productive linguistic competence level of C1 according to the Common European Framework Guidelines.
Note: the full list of bibliographical references has not yet been completed.
Program
- deep reading of texts: going beyond the sentence
- the study of lexical grammar: collocation, colligation and semantic prosody
- a focus on aspects of both content and dicourse analysis
- The analysis of different text types, registers and genres
- the study of metaphor both in spoken and written English
- The study of theoretical aspects of translation: translation strategies
- The study of practical aspects of translation (corpora and machine translation.
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Bellos | Is That a Fish in Your Ear? | Penguin Books | 2011 | 978-0-141-96962-6 | This book is recommended for further reading |
| Christopher Taylor | Language to Language | Cambridge University Press | 1998 | 0-521-59723-4 |
Examination Methods
The final exam will be a written test based on topics dealt with in class. The test consists of 8 questions of three types:
open or multiple choice questions about the topics covered in class and practical questions where students are asked to translate.
The final mark of this exam is made up of the mark awarded for the written exam together with the Complete C1 test taken at the CLA. The latter to be conversted according to the CLA tables. Students with language certificate from external organisations must obtain a certificate in advance from the CLA which attests validity before they take the exam.
Prerequisites: English Language 2; English Literature and Culture 2; Complete C1 (computer test, written and oral tests)
Type D and Type F activities
To discover all the teaching activities accredited by the foreign teaching college click here
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 Career Management
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 login and resources
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
Catalan Language Literacy - Academic Year 2024-25
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
