Program Overview

Introduction to the Italian Program

The University of Jena offers a program in Italian as a third subject, following the Jena Model for German Grammar School Teacher Training. This program enables students to teach Italian as a school subject and acquire the necessary professional competences.

Key Facts

• Degree: Extension examination/examination in another subject of High School
• Type of studies: Extra-occupational
• Admission restriction: Without admission restriction (without NC)
• Duration: 7 semesters
• Credits/ECTS: 75
• Teaching language: German
• Tuition fee: None
• Semester contribution: 305.05
• Start of studies: Winter semester, Summer semester
• Part-time possible: No
• Institutions: Faculty of Arts, Institute of Romance Studies

Programme Content

The program focuses on developing and consolidating language skills and acquiring didactic and methodological knowledge and skills. Students study the Italophone cultural area from a linguistic, literary, and cultural studies perspective, with concrete examples of use that pave the way for practical work.

Structure

The program consists of discipline modules (60 CP) and preparatory modules for the additional examination or an examination in another subject (15 CP). An overview of possible modules can be found in the module catalogue.

Why Study Italian as a Third Subject in Jena?

• An ideal balance between theory and practice
• Familiar atmosphere and individual support
• Plenty of opportunity to practise Italian
• Opportunity to study in several languages
• Development of digital media skills
• CELI certificate

Study Abroad

Students can easily fulfil their dream of a semester abroad in Italy as part of the Erasmus+ programme or work as a foreign language assistant at a school in Italy.

What Can You Do After Your Studies?

With a degree in teaching Italian as a third subject, students can significantly increase their chances of gaining a professional foothold. Italian is offered as a subject at various grammar schools in Thuringia, and the teaching degree completed in Thuringia is recognised in all other federal states upon formal request.

Admission Requirements

• Enrollment in the extension program is possible for those who have passed the first state examination for the teaching profession at grammar schools or vocational schools.
• Language requirements: Proof of at least language level A1 is required for enrollment.
• Registration for the extension exam requires successful completion of the First State Examination or employment as a teacher at a Thuringian grammar school, proof of 60 credit points earned in the designated modules, and proof of successful self-study.

Application Documents

• CV
• University entrance qualification
• First degree certificate

Additional Services

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