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
6
B
L-LIN/01
6
B
L-LIN/01
6
B
L-LIN/01
12
B
L-LIN/02
One module between the following
6
B
INF/01
6
B
SECS-S/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 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
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
Further language skills
3
F
-

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025

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
6
B
L-LIN/01
6
B
L-LIN/01
6
B
L-LIN/01
12
B
L-LIN/02
One module between the following
6
B
INF/01
6
B
SECS-S/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 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
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
Further language skills
3
F
-
activated in the A.Y. 2024/2025
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°
Other activities
3
F
-

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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
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mMasterful

English linguistics - PART I  (2023/2024)

Teaching code

4S002954

Teacher

Gloria Mambelli

Credits

6

Also offered in courses:

Language

English en

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

L-LIN/12 - LANGUAGE AND TRANSLATION - ENGLISH

Period

CuCi 2 A, CuCi 2 B

Courses Single

Authorized

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Program

Module title: HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
This module will cover the following topics:
- Language change
- The origins of English
- Old English: socio-historical background, linguistic features, texts
- Middle English: socio-historical background, linguistic features, texts
- Early Modern English and Late Modern English: socio-historical background, linguistic features, the standardisation of spelling, the Great Vowel Shift, the spread of English, texts

Bibliography

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Didactic methods

The course combines face to face classroom lectures in English with practical exercises aimed at teaching students to read and analyse historical texts.
The programme is the same for students who do not attend classes: they are invited to download the materials available on the Moodle platform and refer to the texts indicated in the bibliography.
Teaching support methods:
Supplementary teaching materials will be available on the Moodle platform. In addition, the lecturer is available via email and during her office hours (published on the lecturer's web page). Students who may miss classes are invited to contact the lecturer.

Learning assessment procedures

The exam will be an oral test aimed at ascertaining the learning outcomes relating to the topics listed in the course programme. Part I and Part II of the exam will be taken on the same day.
Students who do not attend classes are required to study the texts indicated in the bibliography.

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

The evaluation is based on the following criteria:
- correctness and exhaustiveness of answers to questions
- ability to read and analyse texts relating to different historical periods

Exam language

English / Inglese