Bachelor’s Programme Italian Studies
Would you like to enter a new culture and broaden your horizons with basic cultural techniques and extensive cultural knowledge?
Italian is one of the major languages of the EU and is particularly important to Austria: Italy is Austria’s second most important trading partner, and there is substantial two-way tourism. The Bachelor’s programme in Italian Studies explores the diverse Italian-speaking world and, in addition to developing receptive and productive language skills, provides knowledge in linguistics, literature, culture and area studies. Students analyse literature in its historical, social and political contexts and use linguistic methods to understand the variety and diversity of the Italian language. They reflect on current developments in Italian-speaking regions and acquire the ability to engage in intercultural communication.
Please note: the language of instruction for this programme is German.
Bachelor of Arts
Duration/ECTS-Credits
6 semesters/180 ECTS-Credits
Mode of Study
Full-time
Language
German, Italian
Requirements
Secondary school completion certificate/equivalent
and Language Certificates (German)
Supplemental exam
Latin
Faculty
Faculty of Language, Literature and Culture
Level of qualification
Bachelor (First Cycle)
ISCED-11: Level 6, EQF/NQF: Level 6
ISCED-F
0231 Language acquisition
Study Code
C 033 648
Dates and Deadlines for admission
Bachelorstudium Italienstudien
FAQ
The Bachelor´s Programme Italian Studies is dedicated to the Italian-speaking world in all its cultural diversity, combining theoretical and practical work on Italian-speaking regions, their literatures and linguistic varieties, with opportunities for field trips.
Graduates are able to elaborate, evaluate and implement scientific developments in linguistic, literary and cultural fields and to apply them in interdisciplinary contexts. They possess scientifically well-founded theoretical and methodical problem-solving skills, interdisciplinary competences and soft skills.
Apart from the transfer of in-depth knowledge, the Bachelor's Programme Italian Studies focuses on the following key qualifications:
- communicative competences (written and oral expression)
- mental flexibility and critical faculty (logical thinking and argumentation, fast comprehension of complex contexts, development of creative solution strategies)
- intercultural and cross-cultural comptence (dealing with different traditions of thought)
Subject-specific competences:
- Language proficiency
Command of the foreign language at level C1 based on CEFR, skills in text reception and text production, improvement of language skills by stays abroad (e.g. ERASMUS). - Linguistics
Awareness for the structures of Italian as well as its functions and effects in different regional, social, situative and historical contexts. - Literary studies
Critical discussion of texts of different origins (also film, chanson); awareness for the interrelations between culture and text. - Regional studies
Awareness for political, social and economic aspects of the Italien-speaking world within their relevant historical context. Wide range of elective and specialisation options
To help students develop their academic profile in line with their interests, students may choose 60 ECTS credits from elective modules (including work placements and field trips).
Based on the transfer of these competences and skills, graduates are prepared for a wide range of activities and careers in different fields: international relations, culture, media, public relations, translation, tourism, publishing, administration, economy, science.
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