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. 2026/2027 A.A. 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
A
ITAL-01/A
One module between the following
6
A
GEOG-01/A
6
A
HIST-03/A
1st foreign language
9
A
ANGL-01/C
9
A
FRAN-01/B
9
A
GERM-01/C
9
A
SLAV-01/A
9
A
SPAN-01/C
2nd foreign language
9
A
ANGL-01/C
9
A
FRAN-01/B
9
A
GERM-01/C
9
A
SLAV-01/A
9
A
SPAN-01/C
1st foreign literature
9
B
ANGL-01/A
9
B
FRAN-01/A
9
B
GERM-01/B
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/A
2nd foreign literature
9
B
ANGL-01/A
9
B
FRAN-01/A
9
B
GERM-01/B
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/A
3
F
-

2° Year   It will be activated in the A.Y. 2027/2028

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
GLOT-01/A
1st foreign language
9
B
ANGL-01/C
9
B
FRAN-01/B
9
B
GERM-01/C
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/C
2nd foreign language
9
B
ANGL-01/C
9
B
FRAN-01/B
9
B
GERM-01/C
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/C
1st foreign literature
9
B
ANGL-01/A
9
B
FRAN-01/A
9
B
GERM-01/B
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/A
2nd foreign literature
9
B
ANGL-01/A
9
B
FRAN-01/A
9
B
GERM-01/B
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/A
9
C
COMP-01/A
One module between the following
6
C
ARTE-01/B
6
C
PHIL-05/A

3° Year   It will be activated in the A.Y. 2028/2029

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1st foreign language
9
B
ANGL-01/C
9
B
FRAN-01/B
9
B
GERM-01/C
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/C
2nd foreign language
9
B
ANGL-01/C
9
B
FRAN-01/B
9
B
GERM-01/C
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/C
1st foreign literature
9
B
ANGL-01/A
9
B
FRAN-01/A
9
B
GERM-01/B
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/A
2nd foreign literature
9
B
ANGL-01/A
9
B
FRAN-01/A
9
B
GERM-01/B
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/A
1 module among the following (philology must related to 1st or 2nd foreign language)
6
C
PHIL-04/A
6
C
PEMM-01/C
6
C
GERM-01/A
6
C
FLMR-01/B
6
C
SLAV-01/A
One module between the following
6
C
PEMM-01/B
6
C
PEMM-01/A
Final exam
6
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A
ITAL-01/A
One module between the following
6
A
GEOG-01/A
6
A
HIST-03/A
1st foreign language
9
A
ANGL-01/C
9
A
FRAN-01/B
9
A
GERM-01/C
9
A
SLAV-01/A
9
A
SPAN-01/C
2nd foreign language
9
A
ANGL-01/C
9
A
FRAN-01/B
9
A
GERM-01/C
9
A
SLAV-01/A
9
A
SPAN-01/C
1st foreign literature
9
B
ANGL-01/A
9
B
FRAN-01/A
9
B
GERM-01/B
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/A
2nd foreign literature
9
B
ANGL-01/A
9
B
FRAN-01/A
9
B
GERM-01/B
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/A
3
F
-
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2027/2028
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
9
B
GLOT-01/A
1st foreign language
9
B
ANGL-01/C
9
B
FRAN-01/B
9
B
GERM-01/C
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/C
2nd foreign language
9
B
ANGL-01/C
9
B
FRAN-01/B
9
B
GERM-01/C
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/C
1st foreign literature
9
B
ANGL-01/A
9
B
FRAN-01/A
9
B
GERM-01/B
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/A
2nd foreign literature
9
B
ANGL-01/A
9
B
FRAN-01/A
9
B
GERM-01/B
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/A
9
C
COMP-01/A
One module between the following
6
C
ARTE-01/B
6
C
PHIL-05/A
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2028/2029
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1st foreign language
9
B
ANGL-01/C
9
B
FRAN-01/B
9
B
GERM-01/C
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/C
2nd foreign language
9
B
ANGL-01/C
9
B
FRAN-01/B
9
B
GERM-01/C
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/C
1st foreign literature
9
B
ANGL-01/A
9
B
FRAN-01/A
9
B
GERM-01/B
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/A
2nd foreign literature
9
B
ANGL-01/A
9
B
FRAN-01/A
9
B
GERM-01/B
9
B
SLAV-01/A
9
B
SPAN-01/A
1 module among the following (philology must related to 1st or 2nd foreign language)
6
C
PHIL-04/A
6
C
PEMM-01/C
6
C
GERM-01/A
6
C
FLMR-01/B
6
C
SLAV-01/A
One module between the following
6
C
PEMM-01/B
6
C
PEMM-01/A
Final exam
6
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
3rd language B1 level
3
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
12
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

English Language 1  (2026/2027)

Teaching code

4S002896

Teacher

Valeria Franceschi

Coordinator

Valeria Franceschi

Credits

9

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

ANGL-01/C - English Language, Translation and Linguistics

Period

II semestre (Area Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Feb 15, 2027 al May 20, 2027.

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

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

In order to sit the exam, students need to:

1. Have fulfilled their English "saperi minimi". The "saperi minimi” must be fulfilled as soon as possible and, in any case, by the end of the first year of the degree program. For the English language, there are additional educational requirements only if a score lower than 24/30 has been obtained in the relevant section of the TOLC-SU. In this case, it is necessary to take a B1 level test (computer-based only).

2. Be in possession of a full linguistic certification attesting a B2 level (or higher), issued by CLA (Centro Linguistico di Ateneo) or other institutions recognized by CLA. In the latter case, a CLA certificate will be issued for internal use upon request on the part of the student. Students are invited to request the certificate well in advance so that it will be available before the day of the exam.
Erasmus+ students doing their mobility in Verona are also required to have a certificate recognized by the CLA: they are therefore invited to contact the instructor and consult the CLA website to have their certificate validated or enrol in CLA courses / exams.
The validity of language certificates awarded/validated from October 1 2024 is 3 years from the day it was awarded.

Program

This course offers an introduction to English phonetics, phonology and morphology.
The following topics will be addressed:
• The presence of multiple varieties and accents of English in the world; accent-based discrimination
• Selection of a reference model: Southern Standard British English
PHONETICS AND PHONOLOGY
• Basic definitions
• IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet)
• Phonatory organs
• Articulation of English vowels and consonants
• Allophones
• Word stress: primary and secondary stress
• Syllable structure and division in English
• Variation in the pronunciation of General American English
• Connected speech phenomena: assimilation, fusion, elision, linking and intrusive ‘r’
• Syllable-timed rhythm
• Sentence stress
• Introduction to intonation
MORPHOLOGY
• Definitions of lexeme and word-form
• Lexical and functional words
• Free and bound morphemes
• Inflection
• Word-formation processes: derivation (affixation), compounding, abbreviation, back-formation, class conversion, creation of acronyms.
Lesson slides, which are part study materials, will be available for download on the Moodle platform.

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Didactic methods

The course will combine face to face classroom lectures, held in English, with classroom discussion and practical activities; students are encouraged to participate actively. Lesson slides, which are part study materials, will be available for download on the Moodle platform. Class contents and study materials are the same for students who do not attend classes. Those students are invited to join the Moodle platform to access class materials and activities, and to contact the instructor during their office hours (office hours are published on the instructor's web page, where variations will also be communicated).
Methods of teaching support:
Guidelines and teaching materials will be uploaded in the Moodle platform of the module. Students are also invited to contact the instructor via e-mail or during office hours.
Students who may miss classes are invited to contact the instructor.

Learning assessment procedures

Students are reminded that on the day of the exam they need to show proof of possession of a B2 language certificate (see pre-requisites).
Contents: students will be examined on the topics listed in the syllabus
Assessment: a written exam consisting of practical excercises on phonemic transcription and on the other topics covered during the course. Theoretical questions, in the form of multiple choice questions or open questions, may also be present. Students have 60 minutes to complete the exam.
The exam will be evaluated out of 30 points.
The contents of the exam are the same for attending and non-attending students. All students will be tested for the same skills.

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 assessment will be based on the following criteria:
- knowledge and understanding of the topics in the syllabus
- ability to make linguistic analyses
- metalinguistic awareness
Evaluation will be based on correctness in the answers to questions and the resolution of exercises. Attention will also be paid to accuracy in the use of transcription conventions.

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

Evaluation: the final mark (out of 30) is a combination of the written exam (50%) and the mark of the B2 language certificate, converted in a grade out of 30 according to the conversion table as reported on the Vademecum (50%).

Exam language

English