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 3, 2016 | Jan 21, 2017 |
II SEMESTRE | Feb 27, 2017 | Jun 10, 2017 |
Session | From | To |
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Lingue - SESSIONE INVERNALE | Jan 23, 2017 | Feb 25, 2017 |
Lingue - SESSIONE ESTIVA | Jun 12, 2017 | Jul 29, 2017 |
Lingue - SESSIONE AUTUNNALE | Aug 21, 2017 | Sep 23, 2017 |
Session | From | To |
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Lingue - Sessione di laurea invernale | Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 8, 2017 |
Lingue - Sessione di laurea estiva | Jul 10, 2017 | Jul 15, 2017 |
Lingue - Sessione di laurea autunnale | Dec 18, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 |
Lingue - sessione di laurea invernale | Mar 23, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 |
Period | From | To |
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FESTA DI OGNISSANTI | Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 1, 2016 |
FESTA DELL'IMMACOLATA CONCEZIONE | Dec 8, 2016 | Dec 8, 2016 |
Vacanze Natalizie | Dec 23, 2016 | Jan 7, 2017 |
Vacanze Pasquali | Apr 14, 2017 | Apr 18, 2017 |
Festa della Liberazione | Apr 25, 2017 | Apr 25, 2017 |
Festa dei Lavoratori | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
FESTA DEL SANTO PATRONO SAN ZENO | May 21, 2017 | May 21, 2017 |
Festa della Repubblica | Jun 2, 2017 | Jun 2, 2017 |
Vacanze Estive | Aug 14, 2017 | Aug 19, 2017 |
Description | Period | From | To |
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ANNUALE | ANNUALE | Oct 3, 2016 | Jun 10, 2017 |
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
Tincani Chiara
chiara.tincani@univr.it +39 045 8425396Study 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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German literature and culture 1
German literature and culture 1
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Italian literature and culture
Geography of communication and international trade
Modern and Contemporary Economic History
Theory and Techniques of communication
English literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
English literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Comparative and European Public law
Principles of international marketing
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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German literature and culture 1
German literature and culture 1
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Italian literature and culture
Geography of communication and international trade
Modern and Contemporary Economic History
Theory and Techniques of communication
English literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
English literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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Comparative and European Public law
Principles of international marketing
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 linguistics for tourism and commerce (2018/2019)
Teaching code
4S002934
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
II semestre dal Feb 18, 2019 al Jun 1, 2019.
Learning outcomes
The course aims to develop and consolidate the understanding of rhetorical, pragmatic and multimodal aspects of texts in contemporary English, with special focus on the varieties of tourism and commerce. At the end of the course the students should be able to demonstrate a competent use of the tools for analysis of texts pertaining to the genres of business English and English for tourism.
A C1 competence is required for the exam.
Program
The syllabus will explore the following aspects:
- Varieties of English : from ESP to BE
- Introduction to the concept of multimodality
- Introduction to the concept of pragmatics
- Encoding norms and the Cooperative principle
- Politeness as "politic behavior"
-Introduction to speech acts theory
- Socio-cultural context in social media
- Relevance theory
- Intercultural Rhetoric
- Communicative strategies
Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
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Cruse Alan | Meaning in Language. An Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics (Edizione 3) | Oxford University Press | 2010 | 9780199559466 | |
Watts, Richard J. | Politeness | Cambridge University Press | 2003 | ||
Tannen, Deborah | The Handbook of Discourse Analysis | Blackwell Publishers Ltd | 2008 | Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6, Chapter 22, Chapter 27, | |
van Leeuwen, Theo | The Handbook of Discourse Analysis, II Approaches and Methodologies. Chapter 21 | Hoboken, NJ, USA: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. | 2015 | ||
Paltridge, Brian, Sue Starfield. (eds.) | The Handbook of English for Specific Purposes | Blackwell | 2013 | 9780470655320 | Chapter 1, Chapter 10, Chapter 22, Chapter 27 |
Examination Methods
The exam consists of a test in English (close questions and semi-open questions) about the topics of the syllabus.
C1 competence level certificate is a prerequisite.
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 login and resources
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
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
Internships and apprenticeships
Internships and apprenticeships
A mandatory internship period (6 CFUs) within business organizations is included in the study plan for the Bachelor’s degree in Languages and Cultures for Tourism and International Commerce (L12).
The internship is designed to provide students with practical experience in areas relevant to their future professional careers and to help them acquire specific professional skills.
Internship activities are conducted under the direct supervision of an individual lecturer and take place at professional firms, public administration offices, and companies accredited by the University of Verona.
Credits earned through internship activities will be awarded in accordance with the detailed provisions of the current “Regolamento d’Ateneo per il riconoscimento dei crediti maturati negli stage universitari” (University Regulations for the Recognition of Credits Accrued in University Internships).
- Information for prospective students about internships can be found at Stage e tirocini.
- Information for enrolled students is available on MyUnivr - come fare per - stage e tirocini.
- Information for companies regarding internships can be found at Stage e tirocini per azienze.
For more details, please visit the following link https://www.univr.it/it/i-nostri-servizi/gestione-carriere-studenti-lingue-e-letterature-straniere/stage-e-tirocini-lingue-e-letterature-straniere