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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Semester 1 | Oct 2, 2017 | Jan 20, 2018 |
FULL YEAR | Oct 2, 2017 | Jun 9, 2018 |
Semester 2 | Feb 26, 2018 | Jun 9, 2018 |
Session | From | To |
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Winter session | Jan 22, 2018 | Feb 24, 2018 |
Summer session | Jun 11, 2018 | Jul 28, 2018 |
Autumn session | Aug 27, 2018 | Sep 22, 2018 |
Session | From | To |
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LAUREE LINGUE - sessione autunnale a.a. 2016/2017 | Dec 18, 2017 | Dec 21, 2017 |
LAUREE LINGUE - sessione invernale a.a. 2016/2017 | Mar 23, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 |
LAUREE LINGUE - sessione estiva | Jul 16, 2018 | Jul 21, 2018 |
LAUREE LINGUE - sessione autunnale | Nov 12, 2018 | Nov 17, 2018 |
LAUREE LINGUE - sessione invernale | Apr 12, 2019 | Apr 18, 2019 |
Period | From | To |
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Immaculate Conception | Dec 8, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 |
Christmas break | Dec 22, 2017 | Jan 7, 2018 |
Easter break | Mar 30, 2018 | Apr 3, 2018 |
Liberation Day | Apr 25, 2018 | Apr 25, 2018 |
Labour Day | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
Patron Saint Day | May 21, 2018 | May 21, 2018 |
Republic Day | Jun 2, 2018 | Jun 2, 2018 |
Summer break | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 18, 2018 |
Description | Period | From | To |
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ANNUALE | ANNUALE | Oct 2, 2017 | Jun 9, 2018 |
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
Study 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
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
1st foreign literature and culture
German literature and culture 1
2nd foreign literature and culture
German literature and culture 1
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
First language foreign literature and culture or a related course
English literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
Second language foreign literature and culture or a related course
English 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 |
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1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
Comparative and European Public law
Principles of international marketing
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
1st foreign literature and culture
German literature and culture 1
2nd foreign literature and culture
German literature and culture 1
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
First language foreign literature and culture or a related course
English literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
Second language foreign literature and culture or a related course
English 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 |
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1st foreign language
2nd foreign language
Comparative and European Public law
Principles of international marketing
Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
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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.
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 |
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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.
Type D and Type F activities
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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.
Gestione carriere
Student login and resources
Modalità e sedi di frequenza
La frequenza non è obbligatoria.
Maggiori dettagli in merito all'obbligo di frequenza vengono riportati nel Regolamento del corso di studio disponibile alla voce Regolamenti nel menu Il Corso. Anche se il regolamento non prevede un obbligo specifico, verifica le indicazioni previste dal singolo docente per ciascun insegnamento o per eventuali laboratori e/o tirocinio.
È consentita l'iscrizione a tempo parziale. Per saperne di più consulta la pagina Possibilità di iscrizione Part time.
Le sedi di svolgimento delle lezioni e degli esami sono le seguenti:
- Polo Zanotto (vicino si trovano anche il Palazzo di Lettere e di Lingue)
- Polo Santa Marta
Assegnazione tutore
Attività accreditate D/F
Calendario didattico dettagliato
Cambio lingua curriculare
Competenze informatiche
Competenze linguistiche (prima e seconda lingua)
Competenze linguistiche in triennale (terza lingua CFU F)
Compilazione del piano didattico
Corso di Lingua portoghese
Erasmus+ e altre esperienze all'estero
Linguistic training CLA
Presentazione dei corsi di studio e Open day
Graduation
Saperi minimi
Stage e tirocini
Nel piano didattico della laurea triennale in Lingue per il turismo e il commercio internazionale (L12) è previsto un periodo di stage obbligatorio (CFU 6) in organizzazioni imprenditoriali.
Le attività di stage sono finalizzate a far acquisire allo studente una conoscenza diretta in settori di particolare interesse per l’inserimento nel mondo del lavoro e per l’acquisizione di abilità professionali specifiche.
Le attività di stage sono svolte sotto la diretta responsabilità di un singolo docente presso studi professionali, enti della pubblica amministrazione, aziende accreditate dall’Ateneo veronese.
I crediti maturati in seguito ad attività di stage saranno attribuiti secondo quanto disposto nel dettaglio dal “Regolamento d’Ateneo per il riconoscimento dei crediti maturati negli stage universitari” vigente.
- Tutte le informazioni in merito agli stage per futuri studenti sono disponibili alla pagina Stage e tirocini.
- Tutte le informazioni in merito agli stage per studenti iscritti sono pubblicate in MyUnivr - come fare per - stage e tirocini.
- Tutte le informazioni in merito agli stage per le aziende sono disponili alla pagina Stage e tirocini per azienze.
Ulteriori informazioni al seguente link https://www.univr.it/it/i-nostri-servizi/gestione-carriere-studenti-lingue-e-letterature-straniere/stage-e-tirocini-lingue-e-letterature-straniere