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
luca.digiovanni@univr.it
maryia.pinchuk@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
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 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 journalism (m) (2017/2018)
Teaching code
4S000886
Teacher
Coordinatore
Credits
6
Also offered in courses:
- Sociology of culture and media processes of the course Master’s degree in Tradition and Interpretation of Literary Texts
Language
Italian
Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)
SPS/07 - GENERAL SOCIOLOGY
Period
First half of Semester 1 dal Sep 25, 2017 al Nov 11, 2017.
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to make students aware of the fundamental concepts of the sociology of mass communications and the sociological reflection on the main mass-medium. It also examines the more interesting and recent communicative phenomenas. Particularly encouraged will be the ability to think independently, the use of libraries and the autonomy of judgment of the student.
Part of the course is devoted to the use of photography in investigative journalism and sociology.
Program
Course Content: The purpose of the course is to analyze both the main theories of mass communications and the specific problems which are related to them. It also examines the problem of public opinion in sense of its historical development and its modifications. After analysing theoretically issues, it is programmed the participation of some journalists.
| Author | Title | Publishing house | Year | ISBN | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barisone M. | Comunicazione e società | mulino | 1990 | ||
| Price V. | L'opinione pubblica | mulino | 1990 | ||
| J. Habermas | Storia e critica dell'opinione pubblica | laterza | 1990 |
Examination Methods
written exam
special importance will be given to proper use of the Italian language
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.
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 |
