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

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Se sei un nuovo studente interessato all'immatricolazione, trovi le informazioni sul percorso di studi alla pagina del corso:

Laurea magistrale in Languages, Literatures and Digital Culture - Immatricolazione dal 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.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
L-FIL-LET/10
1st foreign language
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/14
9
B
L-LIN/07
9
B
L-LIN/21
2nd foreign language
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/14
9
B
L-LIN/07
9
B
L-LIN/21
1st foreign literature
6
B
L-LIN/10
6
B
L-LIN/03
6
B
L-LIN/13
6
B
L-LIN/21
6
B
L-LIN/05
2nd foreign literature
6
B
L-LIN/10
6
B
L-LIN/03
6
B
L-LIN/13
6
B
L-LIN/21
6
B
L-LIN/05
6
C
INF/01
3
F
INF/01
One module among the following (philology must be related to one of the chosen languages)
6
B
L-FIL-LET/14
6
B
L-FIL-LET/15
6
B
L-FIL-LET/09
6
B
L-LIN/21
9
D
-

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One activity between the following
6
C
INF/01
6
C
IUS/04
Three activities among the following (related to the languages and literatures chosen)
6
B
L-LIN/10
6
B
L-LIN/03
6
B
L-LIN/13
6
B
L-LIN/12
6
B
L-LIN/04
6
B
L-LIN/14
6
B
L-LIN/07
6
B
L-LIN/05
6
B
L-LIN/21
6
B
L-LIN/21
Digital lab
2
F
-
2
F
-
2
F
-
3
F
-
9
D
-
18
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
L-FIL-LET/10
1st foreign language
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/14
9
B
L-LIN/07
9
B
L-LIN/21
2nd foreign language
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/14
9
B
L-LIN/07
9
B
L-LIN/21
1st foreign literature
6
B
L-LIN/10
6
B
L-LIN/03
6
B
L-LIN/13
6
B
L-LIN/21
6
B
L-LIN/05
2nd foreign literature
6
B
L-LIN/10
6
B
L-LIN/03
6
B
L-LIN/13
6
B
L-LIN/21
6
B
L-LIN/05
6
C
INF/01
3
F
INF/01
One module among the following (philology must be related to one of the chosen languages)
6
B
L-FIL-LET/14
6
B
L-FIL-LET/15
6
B
L-FIL-LET/09
6
B
L-LIN/21
9
D
-

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

History of the English language  (2023/2024)

Teaching code

4S002984

Teacher

Roberta Facchinetti

Coordinator

Roberta Facchinetti

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

Period

I semestre (Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Sep 25, 2023 al Dec 22, 2023.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course aims at leading students to know in detail the history of the English language; attention will also be dedicated to the linguistic analysis of Old English, Middle English and Early Modern English texts. By the end of the course students will be aware of the diversified factors affecting the development of the English language and will be able to understand and analyze texts from its different historical periods.

Prerequisites and basic notions

C1 level English language proficiency

Program

A. HISTORY OF ENGLISH
- Mediterraneans, Celts and Romans
- Anglo-Saxons and Old English
- Vikings and Normans
- Middle English
- Standardization of written English
- Standardization of spoken English
- English colonialism
B) LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF EXTRACTS FROM OLD ENGLISH, MIDDLE ENGLISH AND EARLY MODERN ENGLISH TEXTS
NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS: non-attending students are required to study the two texts mentioned on the webpage of the course.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

Lectures and seminars
SUPPLEMENTARY TEACHING METHODS:
The supplementary teaching materials are uploaded on the Moodle platform.
Students are invited to contact the teacher via email or during office hours for further needs.
Students in particularly fragile situations, unable to attend lessons due to particularly disabling conditions or learning disabilities are invited to contact the "Inclusion and Accessibility Service", which will work with the teacher to help them in the best possible way.

Learning assessment procedures

ORAL EXAMINATION
The test will focus on the following topics:
1. HISTORY OF ENGLISH
- Mediterraneans, Celts and Romans
- Anglo-Saxons and Old English
- Vikings and Normans
- Middle English
- Standardization of written English
- English colonialism
2) LINGUISTIC ANALYSIS OF EXTRACTS OF OLD ENGLISH, MIDDLE ENGLISH AND EARLY MODERN ENGLISH TEXTS
Non-attending students: oral exam on the two texts suggested on the web page of the course.

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

- Mastery of the topics covered;
- language competence with reference to the exam topics;
- ability to frame the proposed topics and to articulate and deepen the answers;
- clarity and effectiveness.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The exam will consist in one single oral examination.

Exam language

English