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

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:

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 course to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-FIL-LET/04
2 courses to be chosen among the following
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
1 course to be chosen among the following
6
B
L-FIL-LET/05
6
B
L-FIL-LET/04
2 courses to be chosen among the following
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Between the years: 1°- 2°- 3°
Other activitites
6
F
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Teaching code

4S01205

Teacher

Coordinator

Credits

6

Also offered in courses:

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

M-STO/09 - PALEOGRAPHY

Period

CuCi IA, CuCi IB

Learning outcomes

The module intends to enable the attending students to date, read, interpret and examine the main forms of manuscript testimonies in the Latin alphabet (libraries, documentaries, epigraphs) of the classical age, the late antique, the Middle Ages and the early modern age.

Program

The course will focus the history of the handwritings in Latin script between 6th century D.C. and 15th century A.D.

Knowledges in latin classics, roman history and medieval history are useful for attendance.

Reference books:
a) A. PETRUCCI, Breve storia della scrittura latina, Roma, Bagatto Libri, 1989;
b) P. CHERUBINI, La scrittura latina: storia, forme, usi, Roma, Carocci Editore, 2019 (Bussole, 589);

In any case the chosen book has to be integrated with A. PETRUCCI, Prima lezione di paleografia, Roma-Bari, Laterza, 2002 (Universale Laterza, 811)

Special schedules for not regular attenders have to be drawn with the teacher.

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Armando Petrucci 2 Alle origini del libro moderno Laterza 1979
Armando Petrucci Breve storia della scrittura latina Il Bagatto 1989 8878060264
Paolo Cherubini La scrittura latina: storia, forme, usi Carocci Editore 2019 9788843095148

Examination Methods

The final will be an oral exam in two steps. 1. Read, date and place a classical or medieval sample of script; 2. Oral test on the history of latin handwriting (400 b.C. - 1500 a.D.)

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