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.

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.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
A
L-FIL-LET/10
12
A
M-GGR/01
Foreign language B1
3
E
-

2° Year   It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-FIL-LET/02
6
A
L-FIL-LET/04
1 module among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/13
1 module among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/09

3° Year   It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
C
L-FIL-LET/02
6
C
L-FIL-LET/04
Final exam
6
E
-
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-FIL-LET/02
6
A
L-FIL-LET/04
1 module among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/13
1 module among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/09
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2026/2027
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
C
L-FIL-LET/02
6
C
L-FIL-LET/04
Final exam
6
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Further activities
3
F
-
Between the years: 2°- 3°
Further language skills (B2 level if 1st language, B1 if 2nd language)
3
E
-

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Teaching code

4S00891

Credits

12

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-FIL-LET/12 - ITALIAN LINGUISTICS

Period

CuCi 1 A, CuCi 1 B

Courses Single

Authorized

Learning objectives

1) To provide a basic knowledge of the historical grammar of the Italian language; 2) To provide a basic knowledge of the history of the Italian language, from its origins to contemporary times; 3) To provide the tools for the linguistic analysis of significant texts (literary and language of use) in diachronic perspective; 4) To provide a basic knowledge of the main institutions of Italian metrics. KNOWLEDGE: Elements of historical grammar; Birth and development of the Italian language from its origins to contemporaneity. SKILLS: Recognising the features of continuity and discontinuity between Latin and Italian; Interpreting Italian language texts in a diachronic perspective; Evaluate linguistic and stylistic aspects of literary texts by different authors in a diachronic perspective; Identifying deep relationships between the history of language and the history of culture.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Passing the Minimum Knowledge Test (OFA).

Program

Historical grammar outlines (from Latin to Italian vernacular).
History of the Italian language (from the formation of Italian vernaculars to neo-standard Italian).
Outlines of Italian metrics.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Face-to-face lesson.

Learning assessment procedures

Oral examination, designed to ascertain knowledge of the topics covered during the course and the ability to interpret the language of the texts in a diachronic perspective.
A supplementary syllabus is planned for non-attending students: please contact the lecturer.

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

Evaluation criteria

Each student will be asked at least three questions, one on historical grammar, one on the history of the Italian language and one on metrics (also based on the texts analysed): the grade (in thirtieths) will be awarded taking into account the knowledge acquired, the ability to range over other disciplines in relevant ways, and the ability to establish connections between the various moments in the history of the Italian language.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Not relevant.

Exam language

Lingua italiana