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.

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:

Laurea in Lettere - Enrollment from 2025/2026
Academic year:
prima parte del primo semestre From 9/25/17 To 11/11/17
years Modules TAF Teacher
Aesthetics (p) D Markus Georg Ophaelders (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° The origins of Christianity F Augusto Barbi (Coordinator)
First half of Semester 1  From 9/25/17 To 11/11/17
years Modules TAF Teacher
1° 2° 3° Archaeology and History of Greek and Roman Art (i) D Giuliana Maria Facchini
1° 2° 3° Archeology laboratory of instrumentum domesticum F Giuliana Maria Facchini (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of ancient greek F Dino Piovan (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° History of Greek and Roman theatre (i) D Gherardo Ugolini (Coordinator)
seconda parte del primo semestre From 11/13/17 To 1/20/18
years Modules TAF Teacher
Aesthetics (p) D Markus Georg Ophaelders (Coordinator)
Roman History (p) D Attilio Mastrocinque
Second half of Semester 1  From 11/13/17 To 1/20/18
years Modules TAF Teacher
2° 3° Greek Literature (p) D Guido Avezzu'
2° 3° History of the Ancient Near East (i) D Simonetta Ponchia
1° 2° 3° Archaeology and History of Greek and Roman Art (p) D Giuliana Maria Facchini
1° 2° 3° Ephigraphy of production and distribution F Alfredo Buonopane (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Europa: eredità-identità-prospettive F Gian Paolo Romagnani (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Archeology laboratory of instrumentum domesticum F Giuliana Maria Facchini (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of theatrical and musical criticism F Simona Brunetti (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of ancient greek F Dino Piovan (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° CRES Lectures F Corrado Viola (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° The History of Contemporary Art (p) D Roberto Pasini
First half of Semester 2  From 2/26/18 To 4/21/18
years Modules TAF Teacher
Lectures "Musiche/Culture/Civiltà" F Vincenzo Borghetti (Coordinator)
Introduction to Mesopotamian medicine F Simonetta Ponchia (Coordinator)
Language and culture of Ancient Anatolia and the Hittites F Federico Giusfredi (Coordinator)
Recording the theatrical ephemeral F Simona Brunetti (Coordinator)
2° 3° Romance Philology (i) D Chiara Maria Concina
2° 3° History of the Ancient Near East (p) D Simonetta Ponchia
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of theatrical and musical criticism F Simona Brunetti (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of photo F Marco Ambrosi (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of ancient greek F Dino Piovan (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Opera Workshop F Vincenzo Borghetti (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Leggere il medioevo. Autori, incontri, discussioni F Tiziana Franco (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° CRES Lectures F Corrado Viola (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Contemporary History (p) D Renato Camurri
1° 2° 3° History of Medieval Art (i) D Tiziana Franco
Second half of Semester 2  From 4/23/18 To 6/9/18
years Modules TAF Teacher
Intersezioni classiche e della prima modernità F Gherardo Ugolini (Coordinator)
Italian Literature Classes F Flavia Palma (Coordinator)
Early Christian Writers: an introduction F Cristina Simonelli (Coordinator)
Recording the theatrical ephemeral F Simona Brunetti (Coordinator)
2° 3° Romance Philology (p) D Chiara Maria Concina
2° 3° Hystory of Christianity and of the Churches (p) D Mariaclara Rossi (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Genres and history of the italian language (p) D Corrado Viola (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of medieval archaeology F Elisa Lerco (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of ancient greek F Dino Piovan (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Opera Workshop F Vincenzo Borghetti (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Leggere il medioevo. Autori, incontri, discussioni F Tiziana Franco (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Contemporary History (p) D Renato Camurri
1° 2° 3° History of Medieval Art (p) D Tiziana Franco
1° 2° 3° History of Modern Art (p) D Enrico Dal Pozzolo
1° 2° 3° Greek History (p) D Luisa Prandi
1° 2° 3° Medieval history (p) D Gian Maria Varanini

Teaching code

4S02202

Credits

12

Coordinator

Simonetta Ponchia

Language

Italian

Also offered in courses:

The teaching is organized as follows:

I MODULO PARTE (I)

Credits

6

Period

Second half of Semester 1

Academic staff

Simonetta Ponchia

II MODULO PARTE (P)

Credits

6

Period

First half of Semester 2

Academic staff

Simonetta Ponchia

Learning outcomes


The knowledge of the cultures, geographical environments, major phases and historical events of Near Eastern history are part of the study of ancient history envisaged in the didactic paths of the MA courses in Literature and Cultural Heritage. The introductory course aims to get acquainted with the main historical sources related to the Near Eastern world from prehistory till preclassical period, the basic methodologies for their analysis, as well as the essential bibliography and some of the most recent historiographic orientations on the topics that have been considered.
The second part of the course ( part p) aims at providing an in-depth knowledge of some periods and themes of the Near Eastern historical documentation, as well as the methodologies and specific bibliography for their interpretation, according to an approach that integrates historical, philological and archaeological data and approaches. At the end of the course the student is expected to acquire the basic tools and the ability to orient himself/herself in this wide sector of ancient history and to find the interrelations with Mediterranean history, to apply the knowledge acquired in order to gain a full understanding of the dynamics that characterized the formation of ancient civilizations and their subsequent heritage

Program

The course (i+ p) presents an overview of the history of the Near East from prehistory to the first millennium BC. It is articulated in a first series of lessons (corresponding to course i) devoted to the general and introductory presentation of main phases, salient events and periodization of Siro-Mesopotamian history. The reference texts for part (i) are general-purpose manuals. They are integrated during the course by presenting sources and discussing some additional examples of secondary literature; a summary of the topics discussed will be uploaded to the e-learning platform.
The second part of the course (p) is devoted to the study of social and institutional structures that characterized various phases and areas of the Syro-Mesopotamian world, through the analysis of some case studies, including both urban and nomadic societies, and the monarchic and imperial organizations characterized by complex administrative and ideological structures. The reference bibliography is addressed to the study of specific questions, according to the indications that will be provided during the lessons. Materials and slides uploaded to the e-learning platform can be used for synthesis and in-depth consideration of the topics.

Bibliography

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
M. Liverani Assiria. La preistoria dell’imperialismo 2017
J.M. Sasson From the Mari Archives 2015
J.D. Dercksen Old Assyrian Institutions 2004
P. Matthiae Prima lezione di archeologia orientale Laterza 2005 978-8-842-07382-6
S. de Martino (a cura di) Storia dell’Europa e del Mediterraneo. Il mondo antico. Vol. II: Le civiltà dell’Oriente mediterraneo Salerno 2006
L. Turri "Vieni, lascia che ti dica di altre città". Ambiente naturale, umano e politico della valle dell'Oronte nella tarda età del bronzo Forum - Udine 2015

Examination Methods

Final oral assessment. Purposes of the assessment are to verify the acquired knowledge; language skills; ability of connecting knowledge; analytical and discussion skills. The assessment will consist of questions on the topics treated during the course, on chapters of the reference books and synthesis provided in slides. The evaluation is expressed in thirtieths. For the students who also attend course (p) final evaluation will be calculated on the average with the evaluation of the course (i). Not attending students and Erasmus students are kindly requested to contact the teacher at the beginning of the course in order to agree on the programme and assessment modalities.

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