Description
The Bachelor's Degree in Italian Language and Literature is awarded upon successful completion of the Undergraduate Study Program of the Department of Italian Language and Literature, School of Philosophy, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. The program provides high-quality university education in the fields of Italian Language, Linguistics, Italian Literature, Italian Culture and History, as well as cultural interactions between Greece and Italy. It also offers pedagogical and teaching preparation, equipping graduates for careers in education, translation, research, culture and other professional fields related to the Italian language and Italian culture.
Relation to Employment
Graduates acquire academic knowledge and professional skills in Italian language, linguistics, literature, translation, culture and the teaching of Italian as a foreign language. They may pursue careers in education, translation, research, cultural organizations, publishing, cultural institutions, organizations involved in Greek-Italian cooperation and other public or private sectors related to language, culture and intercultural communication.
Access Requirements / Progression Opportunities
Admission is governed by the applicable legislation on access to higher education. Upon successful completion of the Undergraduate Study Program and the required credits, graduates are awarded the Bachelor's Degree in Italian Language and Literature and may continue to postgraduate programmes, doctoral studies and other forms of academic or professional specialization in Greece and abroad.
Knowledge
- Upon successful completion of the Undergraduate Study Program, graduates:
- demonstrate a thorough understanding of the structure and functioning of the Italian language
- use Italian proficiently for educational, academic and professional purposes
- possess comprehensive knowledge of Italian literature, history and culture
- understand the principles of linguistics, philology and the teaching of Italian as a foreign language
- comprehend the cultural relations between Greece and Italy and their role within the European and Mediterranean cultural context
- possess knowledge of the fundamental principles of academic research and scholarly documentation in the Department's scientific fields
Skills
Graduates are able to:
- use the Italian language effectively in oral and written communication
- analyse linguistic, literary and cultural texts
- apply contemporary linguistic, philological and translation approaches
- employ appropriate methodologies for teaching Italian as a foreign language
- prepare academic assignments, evaluate scholarly sources and present well-documented scientific conclusions
- use modern digital tools in research, language analysis, translation and language teaching
Competences
Graduates develop competences in:
- critical thinking and scholarly analysis
- independent and collaborative work
- intercultural communication and cooperation
- applying their knowledge in education, translation, research and cultural activities
- adapting to diverse professional environments
- pursuing continuous academic and professional development through postgraduate studies, research and lifelong learning