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

A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016

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 Linguistics - Enrollment from 2025/2026

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

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
L-LIN/02
6
B
L-LIN/01
6
B
L-LIN/01
6
B
L-LIN/01
One module among the following
9
B
L-LIN/14
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/21
9
B
L-LIN/07
One module between the following
6
B
INF/01
6
B
SECS-S/01
One module among the following
6
C
L-OR/04
6
C
L-FIL-LET/15
6
C
L-FIL-LET/09
6
C
L-LIN/21
One module among the following
6
C
M-FIL/01
6
C
L-FIL-LET/12
6
C
M-FIL/05
6
C
L-FIL-LET/13

2° Year  It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
L-LIN/01
One module among the following
9
B
L-LIN/14
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/21
9
B
L-LIN/07
One module between the following
6
B
M-FIL/02
6
B
M-PSI/01
Final exam
24
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
12
B
L-LIN/02
6
B
L-LIN/01
6
B
L-LIN/01
6
B
L-LIN/01
One module among the following
9
B
L-LIN/14
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/21
9
B
L-LIN/07
One module between the following
6
B
INF/01
6
B
SECS-S/01
One module among the following
6
C
L-OR/04
6
C
L-FIL-LET/15
6
C
L-FIL-LET/09
6
C
L-LIN/21
One module among the following
6
C
M-FIL/01
6
C
L-FIL-LET/12
6
C
M-FIL/05
6
C
L-FIL-LET/13
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
L-LIN/01
One module among the following
9
B
L-LIN/14
9
B
L-LIN/12
9
B
L-LIN/04
9
B
L-LIN/21
9
B
L-LIN/07
One module between the following
6
B
M-FIL/02
6
B
M-PSI/01
Final exam
24
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
12
D
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further language skills
3
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further activities
3
F
-

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.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations
iIntroductory
padvanced
mMasterful

Morpho-Syntax  (2024/2025)

Teaching code

4S007301

Academic staff

Denis Delfitto, Marta Tagliani

Coordinator

Denis Delfitto

Credits

6

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/01 - HISTORICAL AND GENERAL LINGUISTICS

Period

CuCi 1 A, CuCi 1 B

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

Learning objectives

The course aims to provide the students with an introduction to the morpho-syntax of natural languages within the Principles and Parameters model of the generative grammar framework. Besides a formal approach, the contents are approached from the perspective of first language acquisition, in terms of both typical and atypical language development (specific language disorders and developmental dyslexia). The course therefore proposes to set some fundamental epistemological bases also for the “Language Learning” module. At the end of the course, the student: 1. knows the basic concepts in the morpho-syntax of natural languages and is able to analyze the combinatorial and movement rules at the basis of the derivation of syntactic structures; 2. knows how to apply the acquired knowledge for the purposes of: recognizing, describing and analyzing some syntactic phenomena autonomously, with particular reference to the English and Italian languages; representing the structure of phrases and sentences with tree diagrams; analyzing phenomena of head and phrasal movement. 3. is able to use and evaluate independently the technical literature of the scientific field; 4. is able to re-elaborate the acquired theoretical knowledge and to apply it, even autonomously and/or critically, to the domains of typical and atypical language development and, more generally, in other domains of the present Master's Degree Program and in a possible continuation of the post-graduate studies.

Prerequisites and basic notions

None

Program

The program will consist in two parts.
The first part (prof. Delfitto) will deal with (i) an introduction to formal language theory, especially focused on the Chomsky hierarchy and on some non-canonical grammars (Lindenmayer systems); (ii) implicit learning and the experimental methods applied within the Artificial Grammar Learning research paradigm.
The second part (dr. Marta Tagliani) will consist in an introduction to the contents and methods of the modern theories of syntax, with a special focus on sentence structure and the syntax of nominal phrases.

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Didactic methods

The teaching activities will be carried out in the classroom and will include traditional lessons and exercises.

Learning assessment procedures

Students' preparation will be verified through an oral exam (first part of the course) and a written exam (second part of the course)

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Evaluation criteria

- accuracy and completeness of the (oral and written) answers
- analytical and communication skills

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade will result from the average of the grades obtained in the two parts of the course

Exam language

English