Study Regulations/Faculty of Humanities
Lecturers of reference
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Lucia SimonatoHistory of Art and Archeology
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Andrea TorreModern literature and philology, Linguistics
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Anna MagnettoAncient History and Classic Philology
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Lorenzo BartalesiPhilosophy
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Federica Maria Giovanna CengarleHistory and Paleography
INTERNAL OBLIGATIONS (SNS)
Students are required to attend two internal courses of 40 hours per year (including any additional teaching activity) and to pass the related exams by the end of the academic year, that it the 31 October.
During the five years of their degree course, students who were admitted to the first year must attend three courses from a different subject area than their chosen degree course (one in the first three-year period, one in the last two-year period and one when they choose). Within their subject area, students must follow at least three courses with a different denomination during the five-year period.
For students who were admitted to the fourth year, three courses must be from within their subject area and one must be from a different subject area than their chosen degree course.
Students must obtain a grade of at least 24/30 in each exam and must maintain an average grade of at least 27/30.
Students are required to attend two foreign language courses among those offered by the SNS (English, French, German and Chinese) and to pass language exams with the aim of achieving, at the end of the third year, the third level in one language and the second level in another. Those who have an adequate knowledge of one foreign language, or of both, may be exempted from attending the course after passing an exam. In the first year of the degree course at the SNS all students must attend at least one foreign language class and take the related exam.
EXTERNAL OBLIGATIONS (UNIVERSITY)
By 31 October 2024 students must pass the exams for university courses included in their study plan. Students must obtain a grade of at least 24/30 in each exam. They must maintain an average grade of at least 27/30.
INTEGRATIVE YEARLY OBLIGATIONS
FIRST YEAR
Internal obligations (SNS)
• an interview consisting of the production of a research study on a topic that must be agreed upon with a lecturer of the SNS, to be discussed before a commission which decides whether the student will pass on to the following year.
External obligations (University)
Students must obtain of at least 42 CFUs through exams with a grade measured in thirtieths.
SECOND YEAR
Internal obligations (SNS)
• an interview consisting of a research study on a topic agreed with a lecturer of the SNS, to be discussed, with a compulsory exam, before a commission which decides whether the student will pass on to the following year. If authorised by the lecturer of reference for the study course, the interview may be conducted with a lecturer external to the SNS.
External obligations (University)
Students must obtain at least 48 CFUs through exams with a grade measured in thirtieths.
THIRD YEAR
Internal obligations (SNS)
• an interview consisting of a research study on a topic agreed with a lecturer of the SNS, to be discussed, with a compulsory exam, before a commission which decides whether the student will pass on to the following year. If authorised by the lecturer of reference for the study course, the interview may be conducted with a lecturer external to the SNS.
External obligations (University)
Students must complete the number of credits envisaged by the university course and graduate by October 31, 2024, save for justifiable extensions approved by the Faculty Council, and in any case not later than the first available session at the university of reference.
FOURTH YEAR
Internal obligations (SNS)
• an interview consisting of a research study on a topic agreed with a lecturer of the SNS, to be discussed, with a compulsory exam, before a commission which decides whether the student will pass on to the following year. If authorised by the lecturer of reference for the study course, the interview may be conducted with a lecturer external to the SNS.
• for students admitted at the fourth year: attendance of two language courses among those offered by the SNS, (English, French, German or Chinese) with a final exam which must be passed to achieve, by the end of the fifth year, the third level in one foreign language and the second level in another one. Those who believe they have an adequate knowledge of one foreign language, or of both, may be exempted from attendance after passing an exam. In the first year of the degree course at the SNS all students must attend at least one language course and take the related exam.
External obligations (University)
Students must obtain at least 48 CFUs through exams with a grade measured in thirtieths.
FIFTH YEAR
External obligations (University)
• complete the number of credits set by the University of Pisa to obtain the master's degree.
STUDY PERIODS ABROAD
Students who intend to spend a period of study abroad must indicate in their study plan the courses they intend to take at the university they have chosen, replacing the SNS and university ones. These activities are included in the Learning Agreement.
Students who wish to participate in Erasmus study periods must autonomously make arrangements with their Erasmus co-ordinators at the University of Pisa regarding recognition of the activities carried out at their chosen university; the recognition of the activities valid for the fulfilment of internal obligations will be carried out by the SNS on the basis of the approved study plan.
STUDY PLAN AND LECTURERS OF REFERENCE
Through the online platform Ser.Se every undergraduate student must submit an organic study plan that respects the course obligations described above for approval by 30 November 2023. For the fulfilment of the teaching obligations, students are not allowed to mix lectures and integrative teaching activities envisaged by different courses.
As a general rule, courses intended for postgraduate studies can be included in the study plans of undergraduate students. This can be done under the responsibility of the lecturer of reference for study plans, if consistent with the student’s individual study plan and with regard to the specific syllabus of each subject area.
The study plan is approved by the lecturer of reference for study plans for each subject area. Students must in any case agree the study plan with their individual reference lecturer. All study plans are then brought to the attention of the Faculty Council for definitive approval.
Any changes to presented and approved study plans can be submitted in the timeframe that will be indicated during the academic year. They will need to be approved anew by the lecturer of reference for study plans for each subject area.