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:
Laurea in Lingue e culture per il turismo e il commercio internazionale - 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 |
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1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
Spanish Literature and Culture 1
2nd foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
Spanish Literature and Culture 1
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and culture or a related courseEnglish literature and culture 2
French literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
2nd foreign literature and culture or a related courseEnglish literature and culture 2
French 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. 2024/2025
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign languageComparative and European Public law
Principles of international marketing
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
Spanish Literature and Culture 1
2nd foreign literature and cultureGerman literature and culture 1
Spanish Literature and Culture 1
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1st foreign language2nd foreign language1st foreign literature and culture or a related courseEnglish literature and culture 2
French literature and culture 2
German literature and culture 2
Spanish literature and culture 2
2nd foreign literature and culture or a related courseEnglish literature and culture 2
French 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
| 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 [Cognomi A-E] (2023/2024)
Teaching code
4S002911
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
9
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/10 - ENGLISH LITERATURE
Period
I semestre (Lingue e letterature straniere) dal Sep 25, 2023 al Dec 22, 2023.
Courses Single
Authorized
Learning objectives
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
Prerequisites and basic notions
As required by the Regolamento Didattico of the degree course, students can sit for the exam of Anglophone Literatures and Cultures only after passing English Literature 1 and English Literature 1.
Program
"Representing diasporas in Anglophone literatures"
The course will focus on three texts narrating diasporic experiences from different cultural and temporal contexts and on the problematic representation of the im/migrant as 'Other', through the lens of postcolonial and diaspora studies.
HANDBOOK: McLeod, Beginning Postcolonialism, Manchester UP, 2010: chs. 1-2-3-6-7-8
Bibliography
Didactic methods
The course will be taught in English. Students will have to register on the e-Learning platform, and check it regularly for updates and supplementary teaching material discussed in class.
Teaching support:
Information and teaching materials will be uploaded in the Moodle platform. Students will be encouraged to think critically and to take active part in the class, by asking questions and engaging with the discussion topics. Prof.ssa Sassi will be available during her office hours throughout the teaching term.
Learning assessment procedures
Oral exam, in the English language. The exam will consist in questions on the critical bibliography, the contents of the course and the primary texts.
Non-attending students will be principally examined on the whole critical bibliography scheduled for them + handbook.
All students may be required to read and comment on passages taken from the primary texts, which they are strictly required to take with them at the exam.
Evaluation criteria
Assessment will be based on the student's:
ability to express themselves with confidence and clarity,
ability to comment / analyse the literary texts discussed in class,
ability to summarize, even in a simple way, the critical texts in the reading list,
discuss the topics discussed in class.
Critical thinking and ability to develop evidence-based arguments will be especially rewarded.
Criteria for the composition of the final grade
The Italian Grading System ranges from 18/30 to 30/30. Specifically, the highest mark is 30/30
with distinction (defined as “lode” in Italian), while the lower one is 18/30. Exams under 18/30 are
considered as “not passed”.
Exam language
Inglese/English
