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.
Academic calendar
The academic calendar shows the deadlines and scheduled events that are relevant to students, teaching and technical-administrative staff of the University. Public holidays and University closures are also indicated. The academic year normally begins on 1 October each year and ends on 30 September of the following year.
Course calendar
The Academic Calendar sets out the degree programme lecture and exam timetables, as well as the relevant university closure dates..
Period | From | To |
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Presentazione corsi di laurea | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 |
I semestre | Oct 2, 2012 | Jan 12, 2013 |
II semestre | Feb 25, 2013 | May 31, 2013 |
Session | From | To |
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Sessione esami invernale | Jan 14, 2013 | Feb 23, 2013 |
Sessione esami estiva | Jun 3, 2013 | Jul 27, 2013 |
Sessione esami autunnale | Sep 2, 2013 | Sep 30, 2013 |
Session | From | To |
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Sessione lauree autunnale | Nov 22, 2012 | Nov 24, 2012 |
Sessione lauree invernale | Mar 25, 2013 | Mar 27, 2013 |
Sessione lauree estiva | Jul 10, 2013 | Jul 13, 2013 |
Period | From | To |
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Festa di Ognissanti | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 |
Festa dell'Immacolata Concezione | Dec 8, 2012 | Dec 8, 2012 |
Vacanze di Natale | Dec 24, 2012 | Jan 6, 2013 |
Vacanze di Pasqua | Mar 29, 2013 | Apr 2, 2013 |
Festa della Liberazione | Apr 25, 2013 | Apr 25, 2013 |
Festa del Lavoro | May 1, 2013 | May 1, 2013 |
Festa del Santo Patrono di Verona - San Zeno | May 21, 2013 | May 21, 2013 |
Festa della Repubblica | Jun 2, 2013 | Jun 2, 2013 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Foreign Languages and Literatures Teaching and Student Services Unit.
To view all the exam sessions available, please use the Exam dashboard on ESSE3.
If you forgot your login details or have problems logging in, please contact the relevant IT HelpDesk, or check the login details recovery web page.
Academic staff
Chiecchi Giuseppe
giuseppe.chiecchi@univr.it +39 045802 8117Gallo Valentina
valentina.gallo@univr.itLocher Elmar
elmar.locher@univr.it +39 045802 8311Study Plan
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.
1° Year
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Information Technology
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2013/2014
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Urban, commercial and transportation geography
3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2014/2015
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Information Technology
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Urban, commercial and transportation geography
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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.
English III (2014/2015)
Teaching code
4S00887
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
II semestre dal Feb 23, 2015 al May 30, 2015.
Learning outcomes
The course analyzes proxemic issues in the context of English
Program
FINAL READING LIST
***ESSAYS AND BOOKS
Argyle, Michael, “Is Nonverbal Communication a Kind of Language?”, ETC, Summer 1989, pp. 158-162
Ekman, Paul, Emotions Revealed. Understanding Faces and Feelings , New York, Times Books 2003 (Te lo leggo in faccia. Riconoscere le emozioni anche quando sono nascoste, Torino, Amrita 2008)
Ekman, Paul, Telling Lies, New York, Norton 2009 (CHAPTERS 2, 4, 5, 6, 8 e 10 ONLY)
Ekman, Paul http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/are_facial_expressions_universal
Giroux, H., “Terrorizing the Self. Selfie Culture at the Intersection of the Corporate and the Surveillance States”, Truth-Out FEBRUARY 6-8, 2015, http://www.counterpunch.org/2015/02/06/selfies-at-the-intersection-of-the-corporate-and-the-surveillance-states (Italian translation available at http://www.iperstoria.it/joomla/images/PDF/Numero%205%20giusto/traduzioni_inediti/intervista_giroux_int.pdf )
Hall, Edward T., The Hidden Dimension , New York, Anchor Books 1969. ONLY chapters 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 12 (volume available at the Frinzi library, both in English and in Italian)
Lyman, S. M. and Marvin B. Scott, “Territoriality: A Neglected Sociological Dimension”, Social Problems, Vol. 15, No. 2 (Autumn, 1967), pp. 236-249
Matsumoto, D., “Paul Ekman and the legacy of universals”, Journal of Research in Personality 38 (2004) 45–51
Prabhu, T. “Proxemics. Some Challenges and Strategies in Nonverbal Communication”, The IUP Journal of Soft Skills 4 (3), 2010, pp. 7-14
Watson, O. Michael, Proxemic Behavior. A Cross-Cultural Study, The Hague, Mouton 1970. ONLY chapters 2 and 5
***Videos
Romney & Obama Body Language https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j53kLmQUpWo
Deception Analysis - Hillary Clinton Body Language Cluster https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iciIWswQJCg
Secrets of Body Language – Documentary http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/secrets-of-body-language/
Linguaggio del corpo del presidente Clinton http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3fE28XMjU18
Face to Face, video in 3 parts available at:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uABMfsUFls
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GQeKJksBezA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY8kDXYOI6w
Paul Ekman, PhD: Compassion and Emotion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46SiUAd35iA
Dr. Paul Ekman on Expression and Gesture and Their Role in Emotion and Deception - Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J9i-9_QuetA
Dr. Paul Ekman on Expression and Gesture and Their Role in Emotion and Deception - Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b_tlSAccoWU
Proxemics http://proxemics.weebly.com/types-of-proxemics.html
http://www.jannilla.se/tag/facial-expressions/ (recognizing facial expressions)
http://greatergood.berkeley.edu/ei_quiz/#20 (recognizing facial expressions)
***PHOTOS: each student must bring to the exam 10 photos of her/his choice, to be analyzed according to the theories of proxemics and/or Ekman on emotions
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***URLs no longer available must be reported via email to roberto.cagliero@univr.it at least two weeks before the exam date. After this deadline the student is responsible for finding the same video at another http address. The same applies to all essays which are part of the program.
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***ADDITIONAL READING. The following are NOT part of the course’s reading list.
They are NOT required reading. They are meant to provide additional information to those interested in the topic.
Axtell, Roger, Gestures. The Do’s and Taboos of Body Language Around the World, New York, Wiley 1998 (English paperback available at amazon.it)
Ferguson, S. and Ferguson, S.D., “Proxemics and Television. The Politician’s Dilemma”, Canadian Journal of Communication
Kenner A.N. and Katsimaglis, G., “Gender Differences in Proxemics. Taxi-Seat Choice”, Psychological Reports 1993, pp. 625-626
Examination Methods
Oral exam for all students.
C1 in English is a pre-requisite in order to take the exam.
Type D and Type F activities
To discover all the teaching activities accredited by the foreign teaching college click here
Career prospects
Module/Programme news
News for students
There you will find information, resources and services useful during your time at the University (Student’s exam record, your study plan on ESSE3, Distance Learning courses, university email account, office forms, administrative procedures, etc.). You can log into MyUnivr with your GIA login details: only in this way will you be able to receive notification of all the notices from your teachers and your secretariat via email and also via the Univr app.
Attendance and location
Attendance is not mandatory.
More detailed information on attendance requirements, please refer to the “Regolamento del corso di studio”, available under the “Regolamenti” section in “Il Corso”. While the Student Handbook does not require mandatory attendance, it is recommended to confirm specific attendance policies with your professors for each course, lab, or practical training.
Part time enrolment is an option. For more information, visit the Possibilità di iscrizione Part time.
Classrooms and exam locations are:
Classes and exams are held at the following locations:
- Polo Zanotto (close to the Foreign Languages and Literatures building)>
- Polo Santa Marta
Student Career Management
Student login and resources
Tutor for Final Paper
Accredited Activities for CFUs D and F
Detailed Academic Calendar
Curricular Language Change
Computer Skills
Language Skills (first and second language)
Language skills in the Bachelor’s programme (third language CFU F)
https://www.univr.it/en/our-services/-/servizi/student-career-management-foreign-languages-and-literatures/language-skills-in-the-bachelors-programme-third-language-cfu-f-foreign-languages-and-literatures
Preparation of the study plan
Catalan Language Literacy - Academic Year 2024-25
Portuguese language course
Erasmus+ and other study abroad experiences
Linguistic training CLA
Course Orientation and Open day
Graduation
Threshold knowledge and Integrative Learning Requirements
Internships and apprenticeships
Internships and apprenticeships
A mandatory internship period (6 CFUs) within business organizations is included in the study plan for the Bachelor’s degree in Languages and Cultures for Tourism and International Commerce (L12).
The internship is designed to provide students with practical experience in areas relevant to their future professional careers and to help them acquire specific professional skills.
Internship activities are conducted under the direct supervision of an individual lecturer and take place at professional firms, public administration offices, and companies accredited by the University of Verona.
Credits earned through internship activities will be awarded in accordance with the detailed provisions of the current “Regolamento d’Ateneo per il riconoscimento dei crediti maturati negli stage universitari” (University Regulations for the Recognition of Credits Accrued in University Internships).
- Information for prospective students about internships can be found at Stage e tirocini.
- Information for enrolled students is available on MyUnivr - come fare per - stage e tirocini.
- Information for companies regarding internships can be found at Stage e tirocini per azienze.
For more details, please visit the following link https://www.univr.it/it/i-nostri-servizi/gestione-carriere-studenti-lingue-e-letterature-straniere/stage-e-tirocini-lingue-e-letterature-straniere