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.
Type D and Type F activities
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 magistrale in Tradizione e interpretazione dei testi letterari - Enrollment from 2025/2026| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1° 2° | The origins of Christianity | F |
Augusto Barbi
(Coordinator)
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| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1° 2° | Archeology laboratory of instrumentum domesticum | F |
Giuliana Maria Facchini
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Laboratory of ancient greek | F |
Dino Piovan
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Latin Laboratory | F |
Evita Calabrese
(Coordinator)
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| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1° 2° | Ephigraphy of production and distribution | F |
Alfredo Buonopane
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Archeology laboratory of instrumentum domesticum | F |
Giuliana Maria Facchini
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Laboratory of ancient greek | F |
Dino Piovan
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Latin Laboratory | F |
Evita Calabrese
(Coordinator)
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| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1° 2° | Laboratory of photo | F |
Marco Ambrosi
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Laboratory of ancient greek | F |
Dino Piovan
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Humanistic informatics laboratory (m) | F |
Stefano Minozzi
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Latin Laboratory | F |
Evita Calabrese
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Opera Workshop | F |
Vincenzo Borghetti
(Coordinator)
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| years | Modules | TAF | Teacher | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1° | Italian Literature Classes | F |
Flavia Palma
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Laboratory of medieval archaeology | F |
Elisa Lerco
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Laboratory of ancient greek | F |
Dino Piovan
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Humanistic informatics laboratory (m) | F |
Stefano Minozzi
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Latin Laboratory | F |
Evita Calabrese
(Coordinator)
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| 1° 2° | Opera Workshop | F |
Vincenzo Borghetti
(Coordinator)
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Roman History (m) (2017/2018)
Teaching code
4S02304
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Also offered in courses:
- Roman History I - LM [Sede VR] of the course Master's degree in Arts (interuniversity)
- Roman History (m) of the course Master's degree in Philosophy
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
L-ANT/03 - ROMAN HISTORY
Period
First half of Semester 2 dal Feb 26, 2018 al Apr 21, 2018.
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide the conceptual, methodological and cultural basis necessaries for analyzing and interpreting the most important topics of Roman history in the light of the most recent historiographic acquisitions. It will also develop the skills of using a correct and adequate language and acquiring the skills necessary to properly understand the main aspects of Latin civilization.
The course will be articulated in two moments, distinct but complementary:
1. Aspects and problems of the political and social history of the Roman Empire from the 1st to the 4th century AD
2. Roman historiography in Greek and Latin.
Program
Part I
- From Republic to Principate.
- The julian-claudian dynasty
- The Flavi.
- From Nerva to Commodo.
- The Severi and the Gordians.
- Economic and Social problems of II and III Century AD.
- Diocletian's Reforms.
- Constantinuse.
Part II
- History of Roman historiography.
- The Annalists.
- History and biography.
- Commentaries and works of erudition.
Didactic methods
For attending students, teaching methods consist of lectures dedicated to the transmission of
basic notions and basic tools of work. b. Attending students will receive at the first lesson the complete calendar of didactic activities with the dates and topics covered in the lessons provided by the time, the classroom and the indication of possible suspension for academic reasons.
Throughout the academic year, there is also available the individual reception service handled by the teacher at the timetable indicated on the teacher's web pages.
With regard to non-attending students, teaching methods consist of a support teacher for personal study of the manuals during the talks, also attached to the outside the scheduled time and providing, on request, additional teaching materials.
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. A. Cecconi | La città e l'impero. Una storia del mondo romano dalle origini a Teodosio il Grande | Carocci, Roma | 2011 | ||
| G. Zecchini | Storia della storiografia romana | Laterza, Bari | 2016 |
Examination Methods
Verification of learning outcomes for both attending and non-attending students is an oral interview.
Objectives of the verification test
- Verify the amplitude and depth of the acquired knowledges.
- Check the analytical and argumentative capabilities
- Check the skills acquired reading and commenting a simple epigraphic text.
The interview will cover al the program and will be in Italian, also for ERASMUS students. The vote will be expressed in 30/30.
Erasmus students should contact in advance the teacher.
