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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sem. 1A | Sep 24, 2018 | Nov 10, 2018 |
| Sem. 1B | Nov 19, 2018 | Jan 12, 2019 |
| Sem. 2A | Feb 18, 2019 | Mar 30, 2019 |
| Sem. 2B | Apr 8, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione d'esame invernale | Jan 14, 2019 | Feb 16, 2019 |
| Sessione d'esame estiva (gli esami sono sospesi durante la sessione di laurea) | Jun 3, 2019 | Jul 27, 2019 |
| Sessione d'esame autunnale | Aug 26, 2019 | Sep 21, 2019 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione di laurea estiva | Jul 8, 2019 | Jul 13, 2019 |
| Sessione di laurea autunnale | Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 9, 2019 |
| Sessione di laurea invernale | Mar 30, 2020 | Apr 4, 2020 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Festa di Ognissanti | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| Sospensione dell'attività didattica | Nov 2, 2018 | Nov 3, 2018 |
| Festa dell’Immacolata | Dec 8, 2018 | Dec 8, 2018 |
| Vacanze di Natale | Dec 24, 2018 | Jan 5, 2019 |
| Vacanze di Pasqua | Apr 19, 2019 | Apr 23, 2019 |
| Sospensione attività didattica | Apr 24, 2019 | Apr 27, 2019 |
| Festa della liberazione | Apr 25, 2019 | Apr 25, 2019 |
| Festa del lavoro | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| Festa del Santo Patrono | May 21, 2019 | May 21, 2019 |
| Festa della Repubblica | Jun 2, 2019 | Jun 2, 2019 |
| Vacanze Estive | Aug 12, 2019 | Aug 17, 2019 |
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
0458028637
alessandro.bigardi@univr.it
Cioffi Antonio
luca.digiovanni@univr.it
gianpaolo.lazzer@univr.it
sara.paolini@univr.it
lor.reg@alice.it
antonella.toffali@univr.it
Villani Simone
simonevillani@tiscali.it
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 enrollment year.
1° Year
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1 course to be chosen among the following
1/2 courses to be chosen among the following
1 course to be chosen among the following
3 courses to be chosen among the following
2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1 course to be chosen among the following
1 course to be chosen among the following
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1 course to be chosen among the following
1/2 courses to be chosen among the following
1 course to be chosen among the following
3 courses to be chosen among the following
| Modules | Credits | TAF | SSD |
|---|
1 course to be chosen among the following
1 course to be chosen among the following
| 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.
Sociology of books and news reports (m) (2018/2019)
Teaching code
4S02369
Teacher
Coordinator
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION
Period
Sem. 1A, Sem. 1B
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide the students with the theory, the methodology and the cultural background that enable to analyse, understand and interpret journalism. Students will learn the theory and practice of journalism techniques, with main focus on the news section. They will learn about the structure and organisation of newspapers and the different types of journalism, as well as the sociological aspects of the book publishing industry and how this is evolving during the digital era.
Program
Regular reading of a newspaper, national o local, vision o television news. Intereset in reading in general and in reading books in particular. The news: what it is, how it is originated, how to stress its value, how toh ide it, the sources and the eye of the reporter; the use of photos; time and place of work; journalism and journalisms; new horizons of information; broadening of journalistic field. The course of the book and its process of communication up to the new chapter opened by digital technology.
Bibliography:
- C. Sorrentino, “Il giornalismo. Che cos'è e come funziona”, Carocci, 2002;
- C. Sorrentino, E. Bianda, "Studiare giornalismo - ambiti logiche attori", Carocci 2013;
- G. Roncaglia, “La quarta rivoluzione. Sei lezioni sul futuro del libro”, Laterza 2010;
- M. Rak (a cura di), “Comunicare con il libro”, Mondadori Università 2011;
- G. A. Ferrari, “Libro”, Bollati Boringhieri 2014.
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M. Rak | Comunicare con il libro | Mondadori Università | 2011 | ||
| C. Sorrentino | Il giornalismo. Che cos'è e come funziona | Carocci | 2002 | ||
| G. Roncaglia | La quarta rivoluzione. Sei lezioni sul futuro del libro | Laterza | 2010 | ||
| G. A. Ferrari | Libro | Bollati Boringhieri | 2014 | ||
| C.Sorrentino e E. Bianda | Studiare giornalismo-ambiti logiche attori | Carocci | 2013 |
Examination Methods
Written exam with four open questions.
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: only in this way will you be able to receive notification of all the notices from your teachers and your secretariat via email and also via the Univr app.
Graduation
List of thesis proposals
| theses proposals | Research area |
|---|---|
| Laureandi Editoria e Giornalismo: vademecum | Various topics |
| TESI SU COMUNICAZIONE DELL’AGROALIMENTARE | Various topics |
Gestione carriere
Linguistic training CLA
Student mentoring
Student login and resources
Modalità e sedi di frequenza
La frequenza non è obbligatoria.
Maggiori dettagli in merito all'obbligo di frequenza vengono riportati nel Regolamento del corso di studio disponibile alla voce Regolamenti nel menu Il Corso. Anche se il regolamento non prevede un obbligo specifico, verifica le indicazioni previste dal singolo docente per ciascun insegnamento o per eventuali laboratori e/o tirocinio.
È consentita l'iscrizione a tempo parziale. Per saperne di più consulta la pagina Possibilità di iscrizione Part time.
Le sedi di svolgimento delle lezioni e degli esami sono le seguenti:
- Polo Zanotto (vicino si trova il Palazzo di Lettere)
- Palazzo ex Economia
- Polo Santa Marta
- Istituto ex Orsoline
- Palazzo Zorzi (Lungadige Porta Vittoria, 17 - 37129 Verona)
