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
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Academic staff
angela.albanese@univr.it
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Bradas Marija
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paolamaria.caleffi@univr.it
cecilia.cantalupi@univr.it
daniela.carpi@univr.it
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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 literature 3 (2017/2018)
Teaching code
4S002949
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/10 - ENGLISH LITERATURE
The teaching is organized as follows:
Parte 1
Parte 2
Learning outcomes
Pre-requisites: to take the exam, students need to have already passed:
- English Literature 2
-English Language 2
This course is aimed at the study of the English Renaissance period, which completes diachronically the study of English literature of the first two years of the undergraduate course.
Program
Performing Shakespeare
The course will focus on Shakespeare’s production, by highlighting the different articulations of the issues of the time (economic transformations, political asset, philosophical trends, scientific innovations etc). The lessons will be divided into two parts: the first part will be offered by Prof. Carpi and will be divided in its turn into a first part devoted to methodology and theory and a second part where these theories will be applied to the reading of the texts in the program. The last 18 hours will be offered by Prof. Fiorato, who will focus on the theatrical context and the performance of the works with references to the critical texts in the programme.
The lessons will be in English.
A) TEXTS:
W.SHAKESPEARE, King John (any edition with a good critical introduction)
W.SHAKESPEARE, The Tempest , (any edition with a good critical introduction)
W.SHAKESPEARE, The Taming of the Shrew , (any edition with a good critical introduction)
W.SHAKESPEARE, Julius Caesar, (any edition with a good critical introduction)
B) CRITICAL TEXTS:
-S.Fiorato and D.Carpi, Iconologia del Potere, Verona Ombre Corte, 2011; Parti: 1) Introduzione, 2) D.Carpi, “Potere e legittimità”.
--D.Carpi and J.Gaakeer, Liminal Discourses, DeGruyter, 2013, Chapter 11:” Renaissance into Postmodernism”, 177-189.
--S.Fiorato, “Ariel and Caliban as law conscious servants”, in D.Carpi and J.Gaakeer, Liminal Discourses, DeGruyter, 2013, pp. 113-128.
--D. Carpi ,“Sacralization/de-sacralization of Caesar's body in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar”, Polemos 9.2.2015, pp.281-294.
--D.Carpi, “The language of Clothing and the law”, in Polemos, 1/ 2016 , pp.143-156.
- Karen Newman, “Renaissance Family Politics and Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew”, English Literary Renaissance, 16.1 (1986), 86-100
- Ken Jackson, ““Is it God or the Sovereign exception?” Giorgio Agamben’s Homo Sacer and Shakespeare’s King John”, Religion and Literature, 38.3 (2006), 85-100
-- A. R. Braunmuller, Michael Hattaway, The Cambridge Companion to English Renaissance Drama, Cambridge University Press, 1990.
C) Andrew Sanders, The Short Oxford History of English Literature, (from its origins to 1642).
Bibliography
| Activity | Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parte 1 | S.Fiorato and D.Carpi | Iconologia del Potere | Ombre Corte | 2011 | Parti: 1) Introduzione, 2) D.Carpi, “Potere e legittimità”. | |
| Parte 1 | Ken Jackson | ““Is it God or the Sovereign exception?” Giorgio Agamben’s Homo Sacer and Shakespeare’s King John” | 2006 | Religion and Literature, 38.3 (2006), pp. 85-100 | ||
| Parte 1 | W. Shakespeare | Julius Caesar | 1599 | Any edition | ||
| Parte 1 | W. Shakespeare | King John | 1623 | Any edition with a good introduction | ||
| Parte 1 | D.Carpi and J.Gaakeer | Liminal Discourses | DeGruyter | 2013 | S.Fiorato, “Ariel and Caliban as law conscious servants”, pp. 113-128. D. Carpi ”Renaissance into Postmodernism”, pp. 177-189. | |
| Parte 1 | Karen Newman | “Renaissance Family Politics and Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew” | 1986 | English Literary Renaissance, 16.1 (1986), pp. 86-100. | ||
| Parte 1 | D. Carpi | “Sacralization/de-sacralization of Caesar's body in Shakespeare's Julius Caesar” | 2015 | Polemos 9.2 (2015), pp.281-294 | ||
| Parte 1 | A. R. Braunmuller, Michael Hattaway | The Cambridge Companion to English Renaissance Drama | Cambridge University Press | 1990 | ||
| Parte 1 | D.Carpi | The language of Clothing and the law | 2016 | Polemos, 10.1 (2016) , pp.143-156. | ||
| Parte 1 | Andrew Sanders | The Short Oxford History of English Literature | 1994 | from the origins to 1642 | ||
| Parte 1 | W. Shakespeare | The Taming of the Shrew | 1592 | Any edition | ||
| Parte 1 | W. Shakespeare | The Tempest | 1611 | Any edition |
Examination Methods
The exam will be an oral discussion in English on the texts in the program. Students have to prepare parts A,B.C. The oral exam will start with a question on the history of English literature (part C) and will then proceed with questions on the plays by Shakespeare (part A) through the critical approach of the texts in part B.
Students who cannot attend the lessons must get in touch with both professors.
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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
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Accredited Activities for CFUs D and F
Detailed Academic Calendar
Curricular Language Change
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Preparation of the study plan
Catalan Language Literacy - Academic Year 2024-25
Portuguese language course
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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.
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