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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
L-LIN/01
One module among the following
One module between the following
One module among the following
6
C
L-FIL-LET/12
6
C
M-FIL/05

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

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One module among the following
One module between the following
Final exam
24
E
-
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
L-LIN/01
One module among the following
One module between the following
One module among the following
6
C
L-FIL-LET/12
6
C
M-FIL/05
It will be activated in the A.Y. 2025/2026
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
One module among the following
One module between the following
Final exam
24
E
-
Modules Credits TAF SSD
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further language skills
3
F
-
Between the years: 1°- 2°
Further activities
3
F
-

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Teaching code

4S007302

Coordinator

Chiara Melloni

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

Learning objectives

Expected results: - Learn methods and theories of Linguistics according to the different levels of analysis (phonology, morphology, syntax, information structure). - Recognize and describe in an appropriate and uniform way the main structural phenomena occurring in languages at different levels of analysis. - Acquire experience to develop a critical attitude towards methods and theoretical frameworks for the study of language. - Present the results of the work with the appropriate terminology and according to recognized standards. - Increase the ability to learn theories and technical terminology in further studies.

Prerequisites and basic notions

None

Program

(1) Basic concepts and methods for linguistic description
(2) The notion of structure in language:
- phonological structure and morphosyntactic structure
(3) Phonology
- Fundamentals
- Comparative approach
- Acquisition approach
(4) Morphology
- Fundamentals
- Comparative approach
- Acquisition approach
Bibliographic references and other study materials for the exam are also available on the Moodle platform of the course.

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

The teaching activities will be carried out in the classroom and will include traditional lessons and exercises.
Teaching support (how to catch up!):
Supplementary teaching materials will be uploaded to the teaching's Moodle platform, indicating the lesson to which they refer.
Reference may be made to the tutoring service of the Program (see the 'Tutoring' webpage). The teacher remains available during his or her own office hours and with meetings that can also be arranged via ZOOM.

Learning assessment procedures

Students' preparation will be verified through a WRITTEN TEST on the dates of the exam sessions.
The test, which will last 60 mins, will consist of open-ended and multiple-choice questions on the topics and exercises covered in class. If possible, the test will be conducted in a computer room.
-Recommendations-
The formation of study groups in which students of diverse academic experiences can compare their knowledge and frameworks is strongly encouraged.

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 answers
- analytical skills
- mastery of technical language

Criteria for the composition of the final grade

The final grade will correspond to the score obtained in the written test.

Exam language

English