2012-2013 A.Y.
Integrated Master of Arts in Giurisprudenza (5-y; Law)
2.3.
Foreign languages
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2.3.1.
The Common European Framework
To classify language competence levels, Università Bocconi conforms to the Common European Framework established by the Council of Europe.
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2.3.2.
Program structure position
The Combined Bachelor and Master of Science in Giurisprudenza [Law] includes in its program structure two European Union foreign languages: a compulsory first foreign language and an elective second foreign language (which is part of the elective courses chosen by the student).
(*) In addition to the general language, during the second year of studies there also will be held the first elements of specialized language (legal). (**) For legal English in the third year of studies, second semester, a partial exam (optional) is scheduled.
In addition a partial exam (optional) is scheduled in the I semester of the fifth year of studies. Last change 31/07/2012 15:16 |
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2.3.3.
Method of choosing languages
The choice of foreign languages follows the same criteria for both first and second languages, depending on:
(*)Notice that the Portoguese language is no longer be included in the educational offer. Last change 25/07/2012 11:53 |
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2.3.4.
Exit levels
Minimum exits levels are:
(*) Students choose the desired exit level when registering for the final exam (second year of studies) by using the Punto Blu independently from the study path attended. They also choose the level of the first year exam (P1/P2 or P3). Last change 20/07/2012 12:08 |
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2.3.5.
The language learning path
The method for learning foreign languages offered by the Language Centre is structured in:
The Language Centre organizes lessons and provides curricular courses which generally run only if enough students are enrolled in.
Learning a foreign language requires not only attending lessons regularly but also consistent efforts in independent study.
Lessons to prepare the students to certifications for English
For English, in addition to the teaching for preparing the students to Bocconi exams, the Language Center offers courses to prepare the students to the following certification, recognized as an alternative to the Bocconi exam:
Periods and methods to sit for the test and to enrol in such courses are communicated through the yoU@B student Diary before the start of each semester (forther information at www.unibocconi.eu/languagecenter in Language Teaching). Last change 25/07/2012 12:04 |
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2.3.6.
Evaluation of the initial knowledge of English and Italian
In order to have the correct learning path assigned, all non English native speakers enrolled in class groups taught in Italian, must assess their initial knowledge of English as follows:
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2.3.7.
Method of assessing foreign language knowledge
Assessment is carried out by:
Bocconi exam
The grade achieved is included in the calculation of the Grade Point Average (GPA). Last change 30/07/2012 12:37 |
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2.3.8.
Foreign languages as additional exam
Also foreign languages can be recorded as additional exams. With reference to the additional curricular languages it is specified that:
In addition students can record in their study plan also Russian, which is a non curricular language. For the recording of Russian:
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