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.

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If you are a new student interested in enrolling, you can find information about the course of study on the course page:

Laurea in Scienze della comunicazione - Enrollment from 2025/2026
Academic year:
Prima parte del Primo semestre From 10/3/16 To 11/12/16
years Modules TAF Teacher
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of History of Theatre F Simona Brunetti (Coordinator)
Seconda parte del Primo semestre From 11/14/16 To 1/21/17
years Modules TAF Teacher
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of History of Theatre F Simona Brunetti (Coordinator)
Prima parte del Secondo semestre From 2/27/17 To 4/22/17
years Modules TAF Teacher
Communication and human resources management D Serena Cubico (Coordinator)
Data elaboration laboratory F Maurizio Boscaini (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Professional interview F Riccardo Sartori (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Creative workshop in business communication F Riccardo Sartori (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Sociology of Communication F Lorenzo Migliorati (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Sociology of Mass Communication (p) F Lorenzo Migliorati (Coordinator)
Seconda parte del Secondo semestre From 4/24/17 To 6/10/17
years Modules TAF Teacher
Communication and human resources management D Serena Cubico (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Creative workshop in business communication F Riccardo Sartori (Coordinator)
1° 2° 3° Laboratory of radio languages F Tiziana Cavallo (Coordinator)

Teaching code

4S01391

Coordinator

Denis Delfitto

Credits

6

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS

Period

Sem. IA (31.10.16 sosp.lezioni), Sem. IB

Learning outcomes

This course offers an introduction to human language as a cognitive and communication system, by considering some general aspects of the internal structure of language as a cognitive system (phonology, morphology, syntax and the systems of interpretation), some properties of language acquisition and some phenomena of linguistic and communicative impairment

Program

Language acquisition and the arguments from the 'poverty of the stimulus'.
Some of the issues revolving around the acquisition of the lexicon, of the sound system of language, of the formation principles of words and sentences, of the interpretation of linguistic expressions in communicative contexts.
Typical and atypical language development.

Compulsory reading:

Giorgio Graffi e Sergio Scalise: "Le lingue e il linguaggio". Il Mulino, Bologna

Detailed information about course organization and study materials will be provided during the course

Examination Methods

Written exam based on the content of the course

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