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
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:
Bachelor's degree in Languages and Cultures for Tourism and International Commerce - Enrollment from 2025/2026The 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.
1° Year
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
2nd foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign languageFirst language foreign literature and culture or a related courseEnglish literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
Second language foreign literature and culture or a related courseEnglish literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
Geography of communication and international trade
Italian literature and culture
Modern and Contemporary Economic History
Theory and Techniques of communication
3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign languageComparative and European Public law
Principles of international marketing
3rd foreign Language (b1)| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
2nd foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign languageFirst language foreign literature and culture or a related courseEnglish literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
Second language foreign literature and culture or a related courseEnglish literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
Geography of communication and international trade
Italian literature and culture
Modern and Contemporary Economic History
Theory and Techniques of communication
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign languageComparative and European Public law
Principles of international marketing
3rd foreign Language (b1)| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
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.
Anglophone literatures and cultures (2018/2019)
Teaching code
4S002911
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/10 - ENGLISH LITERATURE
Period
I semestre dal Oct 1, 2018 al Jan 12, 2019.
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide students with:
- a basic knowledge of the history of the British Empire
- a basic knowledge of postcolonial theories
At the end of the course students will be able to:
- discuss the selected literary texts through the critical theories introduced in the course
- discuss in English, in a clear and consistent way, the topics dealt with in the course
Program
"Modern diasporas and the representations of immigrants in Anglophone literatures"
The course will explore, through the analysis of three literary texts focusing on different cultural and historical contexts (Scotland/Canada, Pakistan/US, imperial India), and through the lens of postcolonial and diaspora studies theories, the problems related to the representation of the “Other” as im/migrant.
The course will be taught in English.
Students will have to register with the elearning website and download class materials on a regular basis.
This programme will be valid for two years (until January/February 2021)
Set books:
Ania Loomba, Colonialism Postcolonialism, Routledge (ultima edizione)
Alistair Macleod, No Great Mischief (qualsiasi edizione)
Mohsin Hamid, The Reluctant Fundamentalist (qualsiasi edizione)
Amitav Ghosh, Sea of Poppies (qualsiasi edizione)
Students who are unable to attend classes will have to replace the study of notes with the study of the following texts:
Kevin Kenny, Diaspora: A Very Short Introduction, Oxford University Press (ultima edizione)
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ania Loomba | Colonialism/Postcolonialism | Routledge | 2010 | ||
| Alistair MacLeod | No Great Mischief | ||||
| Amitav Ghosh | Sea of Poppies | ||||
| Mohsin Hamid | The Reluctant Fundamentalist |
Examination Methods
Oral exam in English, which will assess:
- a knowledge of primary and secondary texts
- the ability to articulate effectively the information and critical assessments concerning texts and topics discussed in class
Students attending the course will be given the possibility to take a written test (multiple choice) at the end of the course, counting as a part of the whole exam. For further information see the first powerpoint presentation in the webclass.
