Selected Topic in Italian language, literature, or culture
Postgraduate course
- ECTS credits
- 15
- Teaching semesters
- Spring
- Course code
- ITAL306
- Number of semesters
- 1
- Teaching language
- Italian
- Resources
- Schedule
Course description
Objectives and Content
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills, and general competence:
Knowledge
Upon completion of the course, the student will have
- in-depth knowledge of a specialized area in Italian language, literature, or culture
Skills
Upon completion of the course, the student will have
- developed critical and analytical skills applicable to scholarly sources- developed their ability to communicate and discuss academic subjects
General competence
Upon completion of the course, the student
- is able to evaluate and work independently with scholarly sources and research questions- can conduct a project that spans a relatively substantial period of time
- has the resources to further develop their knowledge and apply it in larger contexts
ECTS Credits
Level of Study
Semester of Instruction
Place of Instruction
Required Previous Knowledge
Recommended Previous Knowledge
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Teaching and learning methods
The course is usually structured as a reading course with three supervisor meetings throughout the semester. During supervision, the student will prepare a customized reading list for the course. If relevant, the reading list can also include film(s).
There are also regular seminars where the students present a project draft for their master¿s thesis or parts of the reading list.
The course is also open for those who cannot attend on-campus seminars. Supervision, presentations, etc. will be conducted online upon request.
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
The students must present their work in a 20 minutes oral presentation in one of the seminars during the semester, either on campus or online. The topic for the presentation is selected in consultation with the supervisor. The assessment for the presentation is pass/fail.
Approved compulsory assignments are valid for the course semester and for the following semester.