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..
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I semestre | Oct 1, 2013 | Jan 11, 2014 |
II semestre | Feb 24, 2014 | May 31, 2014 |
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Lingue - sessione invernale | Jan 13, 2014 | Feb 22, 2014 |
Lingue - sessione estiva | Jun 3, 2014 | Jul 26, 2014 |
lingue - sessione autunnale | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 29, 2014 |
Session | From | To |
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tesi laurea | Mar 31, 2014 | Apr 2, 2014 |
tesi laurea | Jul 9, 2014 | Jul 11, 2014 |
Period | From | To |
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VACANZE PASQUALI | Apr 17, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 |
Festa della Liberazione | Apr 25, 2014 | Apr 25, 2014 |
Festa dei lavoratori | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2014 |
Festa del S. Patrono S. Zeno | May 21, 2014 | May 21, 2014 |
Festa della Repubblica | Jun 2, 2014 | Jun 2, 2014 |
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

Locher Elmar
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 enrolment year.
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Literature of English-speaking Countries
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1° Year
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2014/2015
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Literature of English-speaking Countries
3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2015/2016
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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.
History of the English Language (2014/2015)
Teaching code
4S00897
Teacher
Coordinatore
Credits
6
Language
English
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH
Period
I semestre dal Oct 1, 2014 al Jan 10, 2015.
Learning outcomes
The main objective of the course is to introduce students to topics related to the historical development of the English language from a sociolinguistic point of view.
Program
The course will focus on the examination of topics related to the historical development of English and to its spread. The implications of these changes with reference to World Englishes and English as Lingua Franca (ELF) will also be examined.
Reading list:
Crystal D. 2002. The English Language. London: Penguin (Part III)
Jenkins J. 2009 (2nd ed.) World Englishes. London: Routledge.
McIntyre D. 2009. History of English. London: Routledge.
Additional readings
Crystal D. 2003 (2nd ed.) English as a Global Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Crystal D. 2003 (2nd ed.) The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Crystal D. 2004. The Stories of English. London: Penguin.
Leith D. 2007. The Origins of English. In D. Graddol, D. Leith, J. Swann & M. Rhys (eds). Changing English. London/Milton Keynes: Routledge /Open University, pp. 39-73
Svartvick J., Leech G. 2006. English: One Tongue, Many Voices. Basingtoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
Schneider E.W. 2011. English Around the World. An Introduction. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Further additional readings will be provided during the course.
Examination Methods
The exam will be oral, in English. Possible investigation topics to be carried out at an individual level will be discussed during the course.
Type D and Type F activities
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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 soon also via the Univr app.
Further services
I servizi e le attività di orientamento sono pensati per fornire alle future matricole gli strumenti e le informazioni che consentano loro di compiere una scelta consapevole del corso di studi universitario.
Gestione carriere
Student login and resources
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 catalana
Corso di Lingua portoghese brasiliana
Erasmus+ e altre esperienze all'estero
Linguistic training CLA
Saperi minimi
Graduation
Stage e tirocini
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 sono reperibili al link https://www.univr.it/it/i-nostri-servizi/stage-e-tirocini
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