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 (Lingue e letterature straniere) | Sep 30, 2019 | Jan 11, 2020 |
| II semestre (Lingue e letterature straniere) | Feb 17, 2020 | May 30, 2020 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| ESAMI LINGUE - sessione invernale | Jan 13, 2020 | Feb 15, 2020 |
| ESAMI LINGUE - sessione estiva | Jun 3, 2020 | Jul 25, 2020 |
| ESAMI LINGUE - sessione autunnale | Aug 24, 2020 | Sep 19, 2020 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| LAUREE LINGUE - sessione autunnale (a.a. 2018/19) | Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 9, 2019 |
| LAUREE LINGUE - sessione straordinaria (a.a. 2018/19) | Mar 30, 2020 | Apr 4, 2020 |
| LAUREE LINGUE - sessione estiva (a.a. 2019/20) | Jul 6, 2020 | Jul 11, 2020 |
| LAUREE LINGUE - sessione autunnale (a.a. 2019/20) | Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 7, 2020 |
| LAUREE LINGUE - sessione straordinaria (a.a. 2019/20) | Apr 7, 2021 | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Festa Ognissanti (Lingue) | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| Sospensione delle lezioni | Nov 2, 2019 | Nov 2, 2019 |
| Vacanze di Natale (Lingue) | Dec 23, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 |
| Vacanze di Pasqua (Lingue) | Apr 10, 2020 | Apr 14, 2020 |
| Festa della Liberazione (Lingue) | Apr 25, 2020 | Apr 25, 2020 |
| Festa del Lavoro (Lingue) | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| Sospensione delle lezioni | May 2, 2020 | May 2, 2020 |
| Festa del Santo Patrono (Lingue) | May 21, 2020 | May 21, 2020 |
| Sospensione delle lezioni | May 22, 2020 | May 23, 2020 |
| Festa della Repubblica (Lingue) | Jun 2, 2020 | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Vacanze estive (Lingue) | Aug 10, 2020 | Aug 15, 2020 |
Exam calendar
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Academic staff
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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
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1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature2nd foreign literature2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021
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1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature2nd foreign literaturePhilology related to 1st or 2nd foreign language3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022
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1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature2nd foreign literaturePhilology related to 1st or 2nd foreign language| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign language2nd foreign languageLegend | 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 (2021/2022)
Teaching code
4S008341
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
II semestre (Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Feb 14, 2022 al May 28, 2022.
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide in-depth knowledge of English pragmatics and textual analysis, drawing special attention to text typologies and the relevant characteristics of each text type, based on De Beaugrande and Dressler’s (1980) model.The study of such linguistic perspectives is a prerequisite in order to approach the translation world.In the second part of the course, the concepts of translation and Translation Studies will be introduced, together with an overview of the main linguistic areas that present challenges in translation from English into Italian.By the end of the course students will have attained a C1 language level of competence.
Program
The main topics covered will be:
- Conversational Implicature
- Speech Act Theory
- De Beaugrande and Dressler’s (1980) model of textual analysis;
- Text, context and co-text; text vs. non-text;
- Standards of Textuality;
- The notions of text type and genre;
- Writer, recipient and purpose of the message;
- Classification of various text types and analyses of texts;
-Introduction to Translation Studies
-Contrastive Analysis (English-Italian)
Reading List:
Huang, Yan (2006) Pragmatics, Oxford, Oxford University Press (Ch. 1; Ch.2: 23-35; 54-63; Ch.4 : 93-131)
De Beaugrande Robert and Wolfgang U. Dressler (1980) Introduction to Text Linguistics, London, Longman (parte: Basic Notions)
Munday, Jeremy (2016) Introducing Translation Studies. Theories and Applications, London, Routledge (Fourth Edition)
Additional references will be indicated during the course. Every possible variation in the reading list will also be announced through the course website.
Bibliography
Examination Methods
Assessment methods and criteria
The exam consists in a written test with questions and exercises on text analysis.
English Language Level Required
Level 4 (ALTE), C1 level.
Prerequisites: English Language 2; English Literature and Culture 2 ; C1 level of linguistic competence
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
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
Stage e tirocini
Nel piano didattico della laurea triennale in Lingue e letterature per l’editoria e i media digitali (L11 ED-DH) è previsto un tirocinio/stage obbligatorio (CFU 6).
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
