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 |
|---|---|---|
| First half of Semester 1 | Sep 25, 2017 | Nov 11, 2017 |
| Second half of Semester 1 | Nov 13, 2017 | Jan 20, 2018 |
| First half of Semester 2 | Feb 26, 2018 | Apr 21, 2018 |
| Second half of Semester 2 | Apr 23, 2018 | Jun 9, 2018 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione d'esame invernale | Jan 22, 2018 | Feb 24, 2018 |
| Sessione d'esame estiva | Jun 11, 2018 | Jul 28, 2018 |
| Sessione d'esame autunnale | Aug 27, 2018 | Sep 22, 2018 |
| Session | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Sessione estiva | Jul 16, 2018 | Jul 21, 2018 |
| Sessione autunnale | Nov 12, 2018 | Nov 17, 2018 |
| Sessione invernale | Apr 1, 2019 | Apr 6, 2019 |
| Period | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints Day | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| Immaculate Conception | Dec 8, 2017 | Dec 8, 2017 |
| Christmas break | Dec 22, 2017 | Jan 7, 2018 |
| Easter break | Mar 30, 2018 | Apr 3, 2018 |
| Liberation Day | Apr 25, 2018 | Apr 25, 2018 |
| Labour Day | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| Patron Saint Day | May 21, 2018 | May 21, 2018 |
| Republic Day | Jun 2, 2018 | Jun 2, 2018 |
| Summer break | Aug 13, 2018 | Aug 18, 2018 |
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
Bellomo Leonardo
alessandro.bigardi@univr.it
Cavallo Tiziana
tiziana.cavallo@univr.it
0458028030
Cioffi Antonio
maurizio.corte@univr.it
luca.digiovanni@univr.it
Pozzani Gabriele
gabriele.pozzani@univr.it
+39 045 802 8235
lor.reg@alice.it
domenico.secondulfo@univr.it - domenico.secondulfo3@gmail.com
antonella.toffali@univr.it
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 enrolment year.
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1° Year
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
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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.
Sociology of books and news reports (m) (2017/2018)
Teaching code
4S02369
Teacher
Coordinatore
Credits
6
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SPS/08 - SOCIOLOGY OF CULTURE AND COMMUNICATION
Period
First half of Semester 1 , Second half of Semester 1
Learning outcomes
Knowledge of the publishing world: the theory and in particular the technique, from the organization of a newspaper to the different kinds of journalism, with special concern with the news. Information on the book publishing world and on the changes introduced by the digital era.
Program
Pre-requisites:
Regular reading of a newspaper, national o local, vision o television news. Intereset in reading in general and in reading books in particular.
Contents:
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 soon also via the Univr app.
Linguistic training CLA
Graduation
List of theses and work experience proposals
| theses proposals | Research area |
|---|---|
| Laureandi Editoria e Giornalismo: vademecum | Various topics |
| TESI SU COMUNICAZIONE DELL’AGROALIMENTARE | Various topics |
| Stage | Research area |
|---|---|
| Proposte stages - Centro di ricerca Skenè | Various topics |
| TIROCINIO IN GIORNALISMO E SOCIAL MEDIA | Various topics |
