DIPLOMA SUPPLEMENT
2. INFORMATION IDENTIFYNG AND QUALIFICATION
2.1 Name of qualification and (if applicable) title conferred (in original language):
Πτυχίο Ιταλικής Γλώσσας και Φιλολογίας (Ptychio Italikis Glossas ke Filologias) (Degree in Italian Language and Literature)
2.2 Main field(s) of study for the qualification
Italian Language and Literature
2.3 Name and status of awarding institution (in original language):
Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης (ΑΠΘ), (Aristoteleio Panepistimio Thessalonikis-Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, A.U.Th.),
Public University
2.4: Name and status of institution
As in 2.3.
2.5 Language(s) of instruction/examination:
Greek/Italian
3. INFORMATIOM ON THE LEVEL OF THE QUALIFICATION
3.1 Level of qualification: 1st Cycle.
3.2 Official Length of programme:
A complete academic year corresponds to 60 ECTS (European Accreditation System) and correspondingly, a complete semester to 30 ECTS (1
ECTS=25-30 hours of work load). Every module offers a certain amount of ECTS (>=2), which correspond to a necessary work load devoted by
the students for the completion of the module, laboratory, tutorials, and practice. The European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)
are applied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki from the year 2007 in accordance with the alignment of the Greek regulation to the
European (Minister Act Φ5/89656/Β3, ΦΕΚ 1466/2007/Β, article 1-3). (2010) 2007 και εξής
8 Semesters, 120.0 (130.0) Local Credits.
One local credit corresponds either to one weekly hour of teaching or to one to three weekly hours of laboratory work (field work, practical, etc)
during one semester. The Degree is awarded according to the required minimum local credit units (Law 1268/1982. art. 24, section 3). Compliance
with the ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) regulations started in 2007, when the Greek Legislation was harmonized
with the relevant European one (Minister Act no Φ5/89656/Β3, article 1-3, Hellenic Government Gazette no 1466/2007/Β). (1983-2006)
3.3 Access requirement(s):
Upper Secondary Degree (6 Years of studies). National level examination.
4. INFORMATION ON THE CONTENT AND RESULTS GAINED
4.1 Mode of study:
Full-time.
4.2 Απαιτήσεις του προγράμματος:
Students are expected to attend and successfully fulfill the compulsory and optional modules of the course in order to be awarded with the degree
of the Department of Italian Language and Literature. Assessment could be performed in various modes: in written or oral format, through
continuous assessment or assignment(s) or even a combination of the above.
The Undergraduate Programme of Studies of the Department of Italian Language and Literature aims at: a) refining and improving the knowledge
of the Italian language (classes and tuition is provided by native Italian speakers throughout the academic semester, in accordance with the
Common European Framework for Languages prepared by the Council of Europe), b) training students of Italian into developing the linguistic
abilities necessary to analyze language and communication in Italian with the assistance of theoretical linguistic models and tools, c) training and
familiarization of students with the relevant literature from the Middle Ages to recent time, their training with the critical and exploratory reading
of Italian texts, as well as, their acquaintance with the Italian art and civilization, c) preparing both theoretically and pragmatically the students to
act as mediators and thus operate as natural or ordered and professional translators and interpreters.
The program aims at learning outcomes and skills that enable graduates to offer their services in the domains of education, translation,
interpretation, publishing, culture and research.
The graduates of the Department of Italian Language and Literature are expected to have acquired skills in (a) teaching Italian language at state
and private schools; (b) conducting scientific research in literature, art, history, culture, linguistics, didactics, semiotics, technology, translation and
interpretation; (c) conducing scientific research in various scientific centers and institutes in Greece and abroad; (d) providing specialized services
in translation and interpretation; and(e) acting as experts for various state services.
In addition to the basic scientific knowledge of their field, the graduates of the Department of Italian Language and Literature are expected to have
acquired the ability to: (a) apply their knowledge into practice; (b) communicate in a second language; (b) work in internationally composed and
orientated teams; (c) work in a multidisciplinary environment; (d) develop and execute research projects; (e) coordinate collaborating groups
aiming at making the work performance more efficient; (f) solve complex problems arising at work; (g) respect and understand multiculturalism;
(h) respect cultural differences and diversity and demonstrate sensitivity to issues related to intercultural convergence and gender; (i) respect the
importance of protecting cultural heritage and environment, and demonstrate professional, social and ethical responsibility; (j) promote and
cultivate the Italian language and literature; and (k) promote freedom of thought as well as productive and inductive reasoning.
4.3 Programme details:
Courses that the student has successfully attended, as well as subjects for which the student has received recognition or exemption (PRE =
Prerequisite, COR = Compulsory Courses, CH=Choice, CL = Compulsory Language, ELCOMS=Mandatory Elective Courses): (2010)
Courses that the student has successfully attended, as well as subjects for which the student has received recognition or exemption (COR =
Compulsory courses, CH = Choice): (2007 και πριν)
4.4 Grading sceme, and if available, grade distribution guidance:
A scale of 0 to 10 applies to the marks of each subject in the Hellenic Higher Education.
Άριστα (Arista) Excellent: 8.50-10
Λίαν Καλώς (Lian Kalos) Very Good: 6.5-8.49
Καλώς (Kalos) Good 5-6.49
Ανεπιτυχώς (Anepytixos) Fail: 0-4.99
Minimum passing grade: 5
5. INFORMATION ON THE FUNCTION OF THE QUALIFICATION
5.1 Access to further study:
The qualification is a terminal award and allows access to postgraduate studies.
5.2 Professional status (if applicable):
Not applicable.
6. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
6.1 Additional information:
Not applicable.
6.2 Further information sources:
SCHOOL OF ITALIAN LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE: http://www.itl.auth.gr
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI: http://www.auth.gr
GREEK MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND RELIGIOUS AFFAIRS: http://www.minedu.gov.gr
EUROPEAN UNION EDUCATION ISSUES: http://europa.eu.int
EURYDICE: http://eacea.ec.europa.eu/education/eurydice/index.en.php