Timetable
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The University of Parma’s Foundation Year offers two different timetables, according to students’ Italian language entry level: A1/A2 (compulsory for absolute beginners, on a voluntary basis for elementary students or more, called “Early birds”); elementary students or more (“Regular” and “Dante” students). The Foundation Year course is divided into three terms. Regular classes start in September both online and on campus, and finish in May/June. Exams are held throughout the academic year. In June and July students will be able to finish their exams and hand in their final project. It also offers a programme delivered in English for prospective students wishing to enroll on English-based degree courses run by any Italian university. Timetable: |
| First term | ||
| Dates | Topic | Credits |
| 9-27 September |
“Early Birds” Intensive Italian language course 0 |
8 |
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30 September -
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“Early Birds” and "Regular" Italian language course |
8 |
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21 October - 13 December
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“Early Birds” and “Regular” Italian language course
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8
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| 4 November – 6 December |
“Early Birds” and “Regular” Further practice in Italian (elementary and advanced) or “Regular” Italian language for study purposes |
2 |
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Second Term |
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7 January –
January – February
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"Early Birds" and "Regular" Introduction to the cultural and social context (in Italian and English)
"Early Birds" and "Regular" Critical Thinking "Regular" Contemporary History (blended course, available in English and Italian)
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2
3
3 |
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7 January –
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“Early Birds” Intensive Italian language course “Regular” Group Intensive Italian language course
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8
4 |
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Third term |
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10 February – 7 March |
“Early Birds” and “Regular” Intensive advanced Italian language course |
4 |
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March-May
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“Early Birds” and "Regular" Geography (blended course, available in English and Italian)
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3 |
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24 March – |
“Early Birds” and “Regular” Italian language course |
4 |
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April - May |
“Early Birds” and “Regular” Italian language for study purposes |
4 |
| 14 April – 23 May |
Preparatory course for the Plida Certificate at a B2 level or the Italstudio test of the University of Parma (B1 or B2) or a certificate in English at a B2 level |
4 |
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May
8 January – 31 May or according to the timetable provided by the different Academic Departments
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“Early Birds” and “Regular” Intercultural Communication and/or Courses to be selected in any of the following areas according to the students’ future academic choices and enrolment options:
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3
up to 12
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| By the end of July |
Remedial work and further exam dates |
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| By the end of July |
Final project |
2 |
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Number of credits obtained during the Foundation Year Programme Total 60 credits |
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PLEASE NOTE: final timetables with the official starting dates for each course will be provided before the beginning of the Foundation Year.
Study language The courses are taught in Italian or English. Also many blended courses are taught both in Italian and English. |
