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 (Area Lingue e letterature straniere) | Sep 23, 2024 | Dec 21, 2024 |
| II semestre (Area Lingue e letterature straniere) | Feb 17, 2025 | May 24, 2025 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| ESAMI LINGUE - sessione invernale | Jan 7, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
| ESAMI LINGUE - sessione estiva | May 26, 2025 | Jul 26, 2025 |
| ESAMI LINGUE - sessione autunnale | Aug 25, 2025 | Sep 20, 2025 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| LAUREE LINGUE a.a. 2023-24 - sessione autunnale | Nov 4, 2024 | Nov 9, 2024 |
| LAUREE LINGUE a.a. 2023-24 - sessione straordinaria | Mar 31, 2025 | Apr 5, 2025 |
| LAUREE LINGUE a.a. 2024-25 - sessione estiva | Jul 7, 2025 | Jul 12, 2025 |
| LAUREE LINGUE a.a. 2024-25 - sessione autunnale | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 8, 2025 |
| LAUREE LINGUE a.a. 2024-25 - sessione straordinaria | Mar 27, 2026 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Festa di Ognissanti | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| Festa dell'Immacolata | Dec 8, 2024 | Dec 8, 2024 |
| LINGUE - Vacanze di Natale | Dec 23, 2024 | Jan 6, 2025 |
| LINGUE - Vacanze di Pasqua | Apr 19, 2025 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Festa della Liberazione | Apr 25, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| Festa del Lavoro | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| Festa del Santo Patrono | May 21, 2025 | May 21, 2025 |
| Festa della Repubblica | Jun 2, 2025 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Vacanze estive | Aug 11, 2025 | Aug 16, 2025 |
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
+39 045802 8409
sara.paolini@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 foreing language2nd foreing language1st foreign literature2nd foreign literature1 module between the following2° Year It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreing language2nd foreing language1st foreign literature2nd foreign literature3° Year It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreing language2nd foreing language1st foreign literature2nd foreign literature1 module among the following (philology must related to 1st or 2nd foreign language)1 module between the following| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreing language2nd foreing language1st foreign literature2nd foreign literature1 module between the following| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreing language2nd foreing language1st foreign literature2nd foreign literature| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreing language2nd foreing language1st foreign literature2nd foreign literature1 module among the following (philology must related to 1st or 2nd foreign language)1 module between 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 1 [Cognomi A-L] (2024/2025)
Teaching code
4S002896
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
II semestre (Area Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Feb 17, 2025 al May 24, 2025.
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
This course aims to develop and consolidate students’ competence in the phonological and morphological aspects of contemporary English, also paying attention to their evolution over time. Students should also acquire a linguistic competence in English at a B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Prerequisites and basic notions
Knowledge of the English Language at a B2 level.
As stated in the "Regulatory Handbook for Students in the Foreign Languages and Literatures Area," the validity of the B2 language certification obtained from October 1, 2024, is three years from the date of attainment.
Program
“Introduction to English phonetics, phonology and morphology”
1. PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY
- written language and spoken language
- grapheme, phone, phoneme, allophone
- International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA)
- phonetic transcriptions
- speech organs
- vowel sounds and consonant sounds
- voiced sounds and voiceless sounds
- place of articulation
- manner of articulation
- syllable
- stress, rhythm, intonation
2. MORPHOLOGY
- words: grammatical classes
- content words and function words
- morphemes and allomorphs
- affixation
- inflection
- derivation
- compounding
Bibliography
Didactic methods
Teaching Methodology
The course will consist of a blended learning approach which combines face to face classroom lectures with classroom discussion and the use of digital tools; the students are encouraged to participate actively in the discussions.
NB
The programme is the same for attending and non attending students. Those who are unable to attend are in any case warmly advised to do the work, which is available on the Moodle platform and to contact the lecturer during office hours (see the timetable available on the lecturer's departmental page).
Supplementary materials
Supplementary materials and activities will be provided on the Moodle platform for this specific course. Students are, in any case, advised to contact the lecturer by mail or during office hours if they need to make up missed lessons.
Learning assessment procedures
Pre-requisite: B2 language certificate (Council of Europe). This can be obtained from the Language Centre (CLA) or from a number of certified language institutes (see student guide).
Aims: the exam aims at evaluating:
- the knowledge and understanding of the topics in the syllabus
- the ability to make linguistic analyses
- the development of metalinguistic awareness
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Contents: students will be examined on the range of topics listed in the syllabus
Assessment: a written exam consisting of open questions, multiple choice questions, phonetic transcriptions and exercises. The exam lasts 1 hour.
Evaluation criteria
Evaluation: the final mark (out of 30)is a combination of the written exam (50%) and the mark of the B2 language certificate (50%)
Final note: the contents of the exam are the same for attending and non-attending students. All students will be tested for the same skills.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
the final mark is out of 30.
Exam language
inglese
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
