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

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:

Master's degree in Languages, Literatures and Digital Culture - 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.

CURRICULUM TIPO:

1° Year 

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
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
6
B
L-FIL-LET/10
9
D
-
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

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

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One modue between the following
6
C
INF/01
6
C
IUS/04
3 modules among the following (related to the language and literature 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
-
Dissertation
18
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
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
6
B
L-FIL-LET/10
9
D
-
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

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 French language /Storia della lingua francese 2  (2025/2026)

Teaching code

4S002983

Teacher

Maria Francesca Bonadonna

Coordinator

Maria Francesca Bonadonna

Credits

6

Also offered in courses:

Language

French fr

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/04 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION – FRENCH

Period

II semestre (Area Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Feb 16, 2026 al May 23, 2026.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

By the end of the course, the students will be able to - master the methodology enabling them to study the French language diachronically starting from historical documents such as dictionaries and encyclopaedias, accessible in various formats; - master knowledge on the history of publishing and press in French and its relationship with the history of the language, for instance: the evolution of official standard for spelling, the role of institutional dictionaries in establishing the standard, lexical innovations coming from press and journalism.

Prerequisites and basic notions

Good knowledge of French language.

Program

The course addresses the birth and evolution of the French language.
The main changes starting from Old French are examined from a diachronic perspective. Representative texts, such as dictionaries, encyclopedias and journalistic documents, will be read and commented on.
Particular attention will be paid to the use of digital resources in the classroom for attending students.
NON-attending students are required to fully prepare the texts indicated in the "Teaching methods" section.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

The teaching methods include:
- Frontal lessons regarding the main theoretical notions.
- Reading and analysis of texts relating to different periods of the French language.
- Research activities during the class led by the teacher.
- Use of digital resources during the course.
MAKE-UP OF MISSED LECTURES
Missed lectures can be made up via the materials published on Moodle after each lecture. The lecturer is available for any clarifications.
STUDENTS WHO DO NOT ATTEND THE COURSE
NON-ATTENDING STUDENTS will prepare the following texts in full (see Bibliography):
1. Perret Michèle, Introduction à l'histoire de la langue française, Paris, Sedes, 1998. (or a more recent edition).
2. Nabarra A. Le Journalisme à la recherche de lui-même au XVIIIe siècle: Les Modalités de l'information. Cahiers de l'Association internationale des études françaises. 1996;48(1):21–41. doi:10.3406/caief.1996.1235.
3. Steuckardt A. L'anglicisme politique dans la seconde moitié du 18e siècle. De la glose d'accueil à l'occultation. Mots. 2006;(82):9–22. doi:10.4000/mots.746
4. Brunot F. Histoire de la langue française des origines à nos jours / Ferdinand Brunot. A. Colin; 1966, 6, 1-2, Le XVIIIe siècle, ch. VIII "Les images", pp. 82-96.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam is oral and takes place entirely in French.

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

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

The evaluation will take into account the following aspects:
- the acquisition of theoretical notions;
- the analysis and comment of the texts;
- clarity.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The evaluation is expressed on /30.

Exam language

Francese