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 |
|---|---|---|
| I semestrino A | Sep 30, 2013 | Nov 16, 2013 |
| I semestrino B | Nov 18, 2013 | Jan 18, 2014 |
| II semestrino A | Feb 24, 2014 | Apr 12, 2014 |
| II semestrino B | Apr 14, 2014 | Jun 7, 2014 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione invernale | Jan 20, 2014 | Feb 22, 2014 |
| Sessione estiva | Jun 9, 2014 | Jul 31, 2014 |
| Sessione autunnale | Sep 1, 2014 | Sep 27, 2014 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione estiva | Jul 10, 2014 | Jul 10, 2014 |
| Sessione autunnale (I appello) | Oct 30, 2014 | Oct 30, 2014 |
| Sessione autunnale (II appello) | Dec 18, 2014 | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Sessione invernale straordinaria | Mar 19, 2015 | Mar 19, 2015 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Festa di Ognissanti | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| Festa dell'Immacolata Concezione | Dec 8, 2013 | Dec 8, 2013 |
| VACANZE DI NATALE | Dec 22, 2013 | Jan 6, 2014 |
| 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 |
| Vacanze Estive | Aug 11, 2014 | Aug 15, 2014 |
Exam calendar
Exam dates and rounds are managed by the relevant Culture and Civilisation Teaching and Student Services Unit.
To view all the exam sessions available, please use the Exam dashboard on ESSE3.
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Academic staff
Bordin Elisa
elisa.bordin@univr.it
Tani Stefano
stefano.tani@univr.it +39 045802 8110
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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1° Year
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2° Year
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3° Year
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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.
English SC (i) (2013/2014)
Teaching code
4S02217
Credits
12
Coordinatore
Elisa Bordin
The teaching is organized as follows:
I modulo parte (i)
Credits
6
Period
II semestrino A
Academic staff
Elisa
Bordin
Learning outcomes
Module: I MODULO PARTE (I)
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The course aims at expanding the students' competence in English by developing oral and written comprehension. In particular, the course will deal with the complexities of contemporary English and with English of the Media.
Module: II MODULO PARTE (P)
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Program
Module: I MODULO PARTE (I)
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The first part will briefly cover the history of English and will strengthen the students' phonetic and morphological competence.It will also introduce students to English for the Media, with specific reference to aspects of English for Politics.
Students have to obtain the B2 certificate at CLA (Centro Linguistico di Ateneo) before taking the final exam.
Texts
David Crystal. The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the English Language.
Goodman, Graddol, Lillis. Redesigning English: New Texts, New Identities. Routledge (2nd ed.) 2007.
Module: II MODULO PARTE (P)
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The second part will expand the analysis of English for the Media and will analyze examples of the language of journalism, of advertising, of the New Media, etc. Cultural traits will be also examined besides the rhetorical and discourse characteristics.
Class discussion is welcome.
Students have to obtain the B2 certificate at CLA (Centro Linguistico di Ateneo) before taking the final exam.
Texts
Roberta Facchinetti, Nicholas Brownlees, Birte Bös, Udo Fries. News as Changing Texts. Corpora, Methodologies and Analysis. Newcastle upon Tyne: Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2012.
Goodman, Graddol, Lillis. Redesigning English: New Texts, New Identities. Routledge (2nd ed.) 2007.
Examination Methods
Module: I MODULO PARTE (I)
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Written exam, which the students can take once they have the B2 certificate.
Module: II MODULO PARTE (P)
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Type D and Type F activities
Modules not yet included
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.
Student mentoring
Gestione carriere
Linguistic training CLA
Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
| theses proposals | Research area |
|---|---|
| Laureandi Scienze della Comunicazione: vademecum | Various topics |
| Stage | Research area |
|---|---|
| L'iter del libro in biblioteca | Various topics |
| POTENZIAMENTO COMUNICAZIONE E SOCIAL NETWORK | Various topics |
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.