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

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011 A.A. 2009/2010 A.A. 2008/2009

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 in Scienze della comunicazione - 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
6
A
INF/01
6
A
L-LIN/01
6
A
M-STO/04
12
A
L-LIN/12
12
A
L-FIL-LET/12
6
B
L-ART/05
6
B
L-ART/07
3
F
-
3
F
INF/01

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
M-DEA/01
6
B
L-ART/06
12
B/C
M-FIL/01 ,M-FIL/03
6
A
INF/01
6
B
SECS-P/10
12
A
SPS/07 ,SPS/08
Un insegnamento a scelta
6
B
SECS-P/08
6
B
SECS-P/08
6
B
M-PSI/05
6
B
M-PSI/06
Foreign language B1 level (CB Test)
6
E
-
6
E
-
6
E
-
6
E
-

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
IUS/10
6
B
SPS/01
12
B/C
L-LIN/01 ,M-FIL/02
2 MODULES AMONG THE FOLLOWING
6
C
M-FIL/04
6
C
L-FIL-LET/14
6
C
L-FIL-LET/11
6
C
L-LIN/10
6
C
L-ART/04
6
C
M-STO/08
6
C
L-ART/02
6
C
M-STO/06
6
C
L-FIL-LET/10
6
C
M-STO/08
6
C
M-STO/08
Final exam
6
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
12
D
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Further activities
6
F
-

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.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations
iIntroductory
padvanced
mMasterful

Contemporary history SC (i)   (2021/2022)

Teaching code

4S02226

Teacher

Giovanni Bernardini

Coordinator

Giovanni Bernardini

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-STO/04 - CONTEMPORARY HISTORY

Period

1 A, 1 B

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning outcomes

The course aims to provide the knowledge of the crucial phases of the history of the contemporary world for the period 1914-1989. Particular attention is dedicated to the study of the political, cultural and social relations that characterized the relationship between Europe and the most developed areas of the world in the last century, taking into account both the changes introduced by the processes of globalization of the economy and the changes that took place in terms of international relations. At the end of the course the student must be able to: a) know the most relevant periodizations and events related to the indicated historical period, b) critically confront the fundamental problems of global history, c) use the different historiographic interpretations in an appropriate manner.

Program

Prerequisite: basic knowledge (highschool level) of contemporary history.

The course deals with the basic political dynamics of the 20th century, with an emphasis on international politics. The course will also highligh the evolution of political communication all along the century.

Main themes:
The long agony of the traditiona Empires
The end of European centrality and the attempts to revive it
Successes and failures of the institutions of collective security
The political antagonism of the "Cold War"
The roots of present "globalisation"
The rise and fall of new "Empires"?

Recommended readigns:
- A. Varsori, "Storia internazionale. Dal 1919 a oggi"
- One of the books listed below

Teaching methods: frontal lessons; textual and multimedia materials available in moodle.

Bibliography

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Examination Methods

Written exam composed of four open questions: three relating to the book by A. Varsori; one with the second book chosen by the candidate.

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