Dr. Giovanni Verri

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Giovanni Verri is a PhD fellow at the University of Copenhagen, specializing in Icelandic manuscripts and their linguistic features. His current research focuses on the manuscript SÁM 1, utilizing the saga of Saint Paul as a case study to explore the interplay between scribal norms and orthographic variations found within the text. Verri's work aims to provide a comprehensive description of the writing system presented in the saga, highlighting its interpretation and the contextual factors influencing its scribes. He has also contributed to the field through lectures and as a member of various research networks, including the Selskab Nordisk Filologi and the Nordic Network for Renaissance Studies. With a strong foundation in graphematics, philology, palaeography, and digital humanities, Verri is committed to advancing the understanding of historical manuscripts and their significance in linguistic studies.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Fellow

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Copenhagen • Copenhagen, Denmark

Conducting research on Icelandic manuscripts and their orthographic features.

Icelandic Teacher

2013-01-31 — Present

Istituto Culturale Nordico • Copenhagen, Denmark

Teaching Icelandic language and culture in a Nordic cultural context.

Requirements for University of Copenhagen

Master Program
Requirements
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:83
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology Minimum 45 ECTS in core psychology areas Minimum 20 ECTS in methodology and statistics
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's diploma
  • Transcript of records
  • Course descriptions
  • Self-assessment form
  • Documentation of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

Focuses on clinical, social, and cognitive psychology.