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.

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

2° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2011/2012

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Prima lingua straniera anno II
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/21
Seconda lingua straniera anno II
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/21

3° Year   activated in the A.Y. 2012/2013

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Prima lingua straniera anno III
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/21
9
B
L-LIN/07
Seconda lingua straniera anno III
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/21
9
B
L-LIN/07
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
activated in the A.Y. 2011/2012
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Prima lingua straniera anno II
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/21
Seconda lingua straniera anno II
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/21
activated in the A.Y. 2012/2013
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
Prima lingua straniera anno III
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/21
9
B
L-LIN/07
Seconda lingua straniera anno III
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/21
9
B
L-LIN/07

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Teaching code

4S00844

Teacher

Rita Severi

Coordinator

Rita Severi

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/10 - ENGLISH LITERATURE

Period

II semestre dal Feb 21, 2011 al May 28, 2011.

Learning outcomes

HAMLET and TORRISMONDO. SHAKESPEARE and TASSO




In an intensive group study of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy and Tasso’s “Northern” play, students learn methods for reading and analyzing the texts while examining their cultural and historical contexts. Class work will focus on a comparative reading of the two great Cinquecento tragedies, on the differences and similarities between characters, references, plots, poetical style, and language.

Program

History of English Literature: Elizabethan and first Stuart periods (1558-1625) to be studied on any good textbook (Praz, Sanders), or Website.

Texts:

William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Arden ed.
Torquato Tasso, Il Re Torrismondo, in Teatro, ed. M. Guglielminetti, Milano, Garzanti, 1983, pp. 99-251

Critical Texts:

R. Severi, Rinascimenti. Shakespeare &Anglo/ \Italian Relations, Bologna, Patron, 2009:
chapters: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6,8, 9,10, 14,15,16.
Non-attending students must also study: S. Greenblatt, Will in the World. How Shakespeare Became Shakespeare, London 2005.

Examination Methods

The exam is both written and oral and the written test must be passed before being admitted to the oral session.
Attendance is highly recommended.

All students must come to the exam session with their textbooks. No photocopies are allowed

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