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.
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.
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2° Year activated in the A.Y. 2022/2023
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3° Year activated in the A.Y. 2023/2024
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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.
Linguistics, Psycholinguistics and speech therapy evaluation methodology (2021/2022)
The teaching is organized as follows:
Learning outcomes
The course is aimed at studying language learning, neural bases, congenital and acquired deficits of the same. It provides the introductory knowledge 3 to aspects of human language as a cognitive faculty, with particular attention to the levels of linguistic analysis. Theoretical bases for the study of phonetics and phonology and the operational tools for the evaluation and management of phonological disorders in the developmental age are provided. In addition, the methods of approach to the logopathic patient are indicated, how the data is collected, how to carry out observation, evaluation, budgeting and treatment planning. PHONETIC MODULE AND PHONOLOGY Training objectives: Provide the theoretical basis for the study of phonetics and phonology and the operational tools for the evaluation and management of phonological disorders in the Developmental Age. GLOTTOLOGY AND LINGUISTICS MODULE Training objectives: This course aims to provide some introductory knowledge related to the various aspects of human language, understood as the cognitive faculty of the species, and of natural languages, with particular attention to the levels of linguistic analysis. LOGOPEDICAL EVALUATION METHODOLOGY MODULE Training objectives: Teach students an approach towards the patient with logopathy, data collection, observation, evaluation, budgeting and treatment planning. ANATOMO MODULE-PHYSIOLOGY OF SOUND-ARTICULATORR ORGANS Formative objectives: To provide the student with the notions about anatomy and the functioning of the organs responsible for the production of voice, language, articulation and swallowing: oral cavity, pharynx, nasal cavity and resonance , larynx and respiratory system MODULE GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY Educational objectives: Neurobiological and neurophysiological correlates of human cognitive functions. Neuropsychological evidence of cognitive function deficits following focal brain injuries. SOCIOLINGUISTIC MODULE Training objectives: Students are provided with the basics of the sociological study of linguistic facts, which is based on the analysis of the interrelations between organization and functioning of human society and of verbal language. Language and society are related, that is, the social dimension of language
Program
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MM: GLOTTOLOGIA E LINGUISTICA
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The module aims at investigating language from different perspectives. Students will be familiarized with the principles governing the structure words (morphology) and sentences (syntax) and their interpretation (semantics). Furthermore, the module offers an overview of the mechanisms underlying first language acquisition and language processing.
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MM: SOCIOLINGUISTICA
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The module aims to provide a brief overview of sociolinguistics as a field of study of the variation observable in world languages in relation to different communities of speakers. After providing some notions on the history of the discipline, the following will be discussed in particular: - key-concepts of sociolinguistics, such as communicative competence, language community, language repertoire, variation, language contact - methods for field research - the axes of variation (Berruto) in the analysis of Italian REFERENCE BOOK: G. Fiorentino. 2018. Variabilità linguistica. Temi e metodi della ricerca. Rome: Carocci. 159 pages.
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MM: METODOLOGIA DI VALUTAZIONE LOGOPEDICA
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- Definition of the general concept of evaluation - ICF: International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health - EBM: Evidence-Base Medicine - Clinical reasoning - Speech therapy evaluation - Speech therapy assessment tools: Interview, Observation, Test - Assessment of the patient’s skills - The rehabilitation project: short / medium and long term objectives - The rehabilitation project: outcome measures
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MM: FONETICA E FONOLOGIA
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MM: PSICOLOGIA GENERALE
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Introduction Introduction to Cognitive Psychology and Behaviorism Psychology as a Biological Science, scientific approach to cognitive operation research Behaviorism Psychology Methods: Reaction Times, Subtraction Method, EEG, Evoked Potentials, Functional Magnetic Resonance, Imaging Consciousness states: Coma, Sleep Sleep: Sleep Types and EEG recording. REM sleep Conditioning and Learning Learning as an adaptation process Orienting Response as basic Learning Reflex, Abituation and Habit Classic Conditioning (Pavlov) Variables involved in classic conditioning Extinction Operating Conditioning Puzzle Box (Thorndike) Law of Effect Reinforcement Skinner’s Cage Relative reinforcement: ratio and interval, fixed and variable Avoidance and escape learning Reinforcement and Punishment Latent Learning Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Desensibilizzazione Sistematica Systematic Densensitization (graduated exposure therapy) Counterconditioning (Stimulus Substitution) Avversive Conditioning Observational Learning - Bandura Memory Sensory Memory Working Memory Long Term Memory Encoding Storage Recall Interference Priority and Recency Effects Processing Organization Visualization Representation Context Explicit Memory Implicit Memory Sleep effects on Memory Retrograde and Anterograde Amnesia Brain areas involved in memory HM case Korsakoff Amnesia Episodic Amnesia Electroconvulsive therapy and amnesia Shock Memory High Capacity Memory Abused Children Testimony Emotional Memory Motivation-Emotions - Motivations, Hedonism - Needs, Drives, Incentives, Expectation, Goals - Maslow Theory, Autorealization, Self Realization - Intrisic and Ectrinsic Motivations - Motivation to Success, Self Efficacy - Adaptative Emotions - Physiological, Behavioral and Cognitive correlates - Limbic System - Facial Expressions - Emispheric specialization for emotions recognition - Affective prosody and emispheric specialization - Emotions and Amigdala - Kluver-Bucy syndrome - Emotions and Cognitive Functions: Memory, Decision Making, Attention - Sense of humor - Emotions and Interpersonal Relationships: Guilt Trip, and Embarrassment - Emotion Theories: James-Lange (spinal cord lesions), Cannon-Bard, Schacter-Singer, Facial Feedback Intelligence Unitary function or many functions Intelligence measurement: Intelligence Test Intelligence Quotient Factorial Intelligence Theories Metacomponents and Executive Functions Hereditariness and environment Variables of Intelligence Frontal Syndrome Frontal Syndrome Perseveration and Imitation Phineas Gage case Frontal syndrome and emotional reactions Pesudodepression and pseudopsychopathy Sexual behavior and olfactory perception
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MM: ANATOMO-FISIOLOGIA DEGLI ORGANI FONO-ARTICOLARI
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Anatomy and physiology of the oral cavity: mandible, temporomandibular joint, chewing muscles and oral cavity. The hard and soft palate The teeth, the tongue, the isthmus of the jaws. Hyoid bone, supra and subhyoid muscles. The mimic muscles. Anatomy and physiology of the pharynx. The cranial nerves V, VII, IX, X, XI, XII. The breathing . The larynx: cartilages, joints, ligaments. Intrinsic and extrinsic muscles.
Bibliography
Examination Methods
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MM: GLOTTOLOGIA E LINGUISTICA
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The exam has the aim of verifying the theoretical competence acquired by the students and their ability to apply it to the description of various linguistic phenomena at the different levels of linguistic analysis. The exam is a written test, consisting of 10-12 questions (multiple choice and open-ended). Depending on the number of open-ended questions, the duration of the exam can vary, ranging between 60 and 90 minutes. The questions will be about all the topics in the program, discussed during classes and autonomously studied by the students on the available materials. The evaluation criteria are the following: - correctness and exhaustivity of the responses; - adequate analytical ability; - argumentation efficacy and clarity.
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MM: SOCIOLINGUISTICA
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MM: METODOLOGIA DI VALUTAZIONE LOGOPEDICA
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Oral examination
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MM: FONETICA E FONOLOGIA
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MM: PSICOLOGIA GENERALE
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multiple choice test: 15 questions with 3 response options each
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MM: ANATOMO-FISIOLOGIA DEGLI ORGANI FONO-ARTICOLARI
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The exam consists of a written test based on open-ended questions. In response questions, it is required the ability to match the synthesis and clarity. Each of the open questions is evaluated from 0 to 10 points, according to: a) relevance of the answer b) ability to synthesize c) properties of language
